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03-09-2015 Legislative & Public Affairs Meeting Agenda
Orange County Sanitation District „, ""�� Monday March 9, 2015 Legislative and Public ° 8:00 A.M. Affairs Committee _ Administration Building Conference Room A& B 10844 Ellis Avenue �f „,' Fountain Valley, CA c .�1 1„v`" (714) 593-7130 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tom Beamish (La Habra) Tyler Diep (MCSD) Lucille Kring (Anaheim) John Nielsen (Tustin) Greg Sebourn (Fullerton) John Withers (IRWD) VACANCY AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on February 9, 2015. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Public Affairs Update 3. Legislative Updates 03/09/15 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page i of 2 NON-CONSENT ITEMS: 4. Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs 2015/2016 Strategic Plan OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2015 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. Aoenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours 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. 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 Acting Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 kloreeocsd.com For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherben:hoomd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli6ocsd.com 03/09/15 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 2 of 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting convened on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 8:03 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Vice-Chair Nielsen called the meeting to order and Director Greg Seboum led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager John Nielsen, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Greg Sebourn, Operations Committee Manager Vice-Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities David Benavides, Director Support Services Tyler Diep, Director Jeff Reed, Director of Human Lucille Kring, Director Resources John Withers, Administration Rob Thompson, Director of Committee Chair Engineering Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Tom Beamish, Board Chair Administrative Services Kelly A. Lore, Acting Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Jim Colston Norbert Gaia Al Garcia Rebecca Long Kelly Newell OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via Teleconference) Ian Delzer, Townsend Public Affairs Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee February 9, 2015 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: General Manager Herberg stated that to accommodate the members of Legislative and Public Affairs (LAPA) Committee and the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Steering Committee, the start time for LAPA meetings will begin at 3:30 p.m. on days when the GWRS Steering Committee meets, which is four times per year. The committee will be notified/reminded in advance. Vice-Chair Nielson reported that he had recently attended the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) winter conference where converting food waste into energy was discussed. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on January 12, 2015. AYES: Diep; Kring; Nielsen; Seboum and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Benavides; Beamish INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Public Affairs Update Principal Public Affairs Specialist, Jennifer Cabral reported on the Public Affairs outreach as follows: 15 tours with 200 guests hosted last month; two legislative tours and participation in a science fair at a local elementary school in Fountain Valley. In upcoming events, the District will participate at the Garden Grove Tat Festival on February 21 and the STEM Science Night at Sunny Hills High School on February 24. Ms. Cabral reported on the upcoming Honor Walk nominations due on Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee February 9, 2015 Page 3 of 5 March 16 and explained the program, which recognizes former OCSD board members and staff for significant contributions to the District. If you are interested in nominating a past member, please submit that person's name to General Manager Herberg. The Honor Walk Recognition will be taking place in May. Ms. Cabral further reported on the following: high school video contest; construction outreach efforts regarding the Newport Force Main project, and Tustin project; stakeholder outreach meetings; levels of outreach/coordination efforts between OCSD and Orange County Water District (OCWD). Director Benavides arrived at 8:10 a.m. Ms. Cabral discussed the recent Board Orientation, handed out the list of monthly informational presentations that are scheduled for Committee meetings and inquired if there is anything the committee would like to add. Questions regarding the consultant for the construction outreach of the Newport Force Main Project 5-60, issues with the contractor and changes that have been made were answered by Ms. Cabral and Director of Engineering Rob Thompson. Mr. Thompson also stated that he would be speaking at the April meeting of Speak Up Newport. Director Withers suggested that, due to the large board member turnover, staff prepare a Board orientation online, which could be easily accessed at any time on the Directors webpage. 3. Legislative Updates Sr. Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long reported that a letter would be going out to various congressional staff thanking them for their support in the completion of construction activities to relocate a portion of the Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI) line. She further reported on OCSD's opposition to SP-119 (Hill) which relates to the marking of lateral sewer lines that are not owned by OCSD; letters of support which are being prepared for the USRB WaterSMART grant for the GWRS feasibility study; plant tours taking place today for Assembly members' Ling Ling Chang and Matthew Harper; and the upcoming tour for Assemblywoman Young Kim. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee February 9, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Eric Saperstein, ENS Resources, Inc., reported on the President's budget submittal to Congress last week containing new bond programs to support water infrastructure and infrastructure financing tools. He further reported on drought relief; ongoing efforts to redefine which waters of the U.S. are subject to the Clean Water Act - no more additional mandates on fund sources and the CASA Washington DC Conference in late February, which Ms. Long will be attending for the District. Ms. Long reported that Public Affairs Specialist, Kelly Newell recently attended Senator Huff's Brea Chamber luncheon. Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs, reported on Governor Brown's 2015-16 budget allocations from Proposition 1 Expenditure Plan and the District's eligibility for funds; GWRS expansion - feasibility study; guidelines and processes for acquiring funds; Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant program funding opportunities; legislation cycle and the matrix list of bill introductions effecting the District; and education and outreach with new members Senator Pat Bates and Senator Janet Nguyen. Director Withers left the meeting at 8:40 a.m. NON-CONSENT ITEMS: Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli and Ms. Cabral explained the educational program and answered questions from the committee. The committee suggested that this item be brought back for an update in one year to see the progress and outcome of the program. 4. MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) for Educational Services with Inside the Outdoors, through June 30, 2015 with an amount not to exceed $11,065, with four one-year renewal options, at an amount not to exceed $24,365 per renewal year. AYES: Benavides; Diep; Kring; Nielsen and Sebourn NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Beamish and Withers Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee February 9, 2015 Page 5 of 5 OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: In regards to Item 4, Ms. Cabral clarified that the dollar amount per student previously given was the total cost of the program, not just OCSD's portion. The final cost is $14.00 per student. ADJOURNMENT: Vice-Chair Nielsen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting, March 9, 2015. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 03/09/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION February 2015 Activity # # of Guests OCSD/OCWDTours 8 173 OCSD Tours 7 110 Events 2 4000 BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) are attached and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Outreach Calendar • Media Clips Page 1 ReturntoAaenda Re oh Zs sn OCSD Outreach Report - 2/24/2015 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 02/02/2015- 1000- 1200 Plant Tour Rooms A& B Tarbut HS to tour P1. Mike Zedek Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 22 students 02/04/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Woodbridge High School Randy Kleinman Tour Cheryl Scott group 1 to tour P1. Approx. Guide 25 guests. 02/06/2015- 1330- 1500 Plant Tour Room A Assemblyman Matt Harper Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1. 02/06/2015- 1100- 1200 Plant Tour Boardroom Assembly Member Chang Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1 02/11/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom Crean Lutheran HS to tour Sharon Yin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 20 guests. 02/17/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom San Bernardino College to Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1. Approx. 28 guests. 02/18/2015- 1015- 1145 Plant Tour Room A HBHS Special Needs Kelly Newell Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Class to tour P1. Approx. 15 guests. 02/20/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Coastkeepers-Godinez Use Rothbart Tour Cheryl Scott HS to tour P1. Approx. 28 Guide guests 2/24/2015 3:05:21 PM OCSD Outreach Report - 2/24/2015 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 02/20/2015- 900- 1100 Speaking Engagement and OCWD Jim Herberg to attend and Jim Herberg Speaker& Cheryl Scott plant tour present at the Association Tour Guide of CA Cities 2015 Infrastructure Tour. 02/21/2015- 1000- 1400 Garden Grove Tat Festival Garden Grove OCSD to host an OCSD Volunteers Cheryl Scott Park information booth at Tat Festival 02/24/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Bolsa Grande HS to tour Cindy Murra and Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 50 guests Barbara Collins Tour Guides 02/24/2015- 1700-2100 Science Night Sunny Hills HS- STEM Science Night at Booth Hosts Eddie Cheryl Scott Fullerton Sunny Hills High School Baker and Mike VonWinkelmann 02/25/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom West Coast University Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Tour. Approx. 25 guests. 02/26/2015- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Boise Chica HS to lour Pi. Randy Kleinman tour Cheryl Scott Approx. 50 guests. Guide 02/27/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Class to tour P1. Mark Esquer Tour Cheryl Scott Approx. 25 guests Guide 03/02/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 10 guests. 03/04/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing Class to Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1.Approx. 25 guests. 2/24/2015 3:05:21 PM ReturntoAaenda Re oh Zs sn OCSD Outreach Report - 2/24/2015 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 03/05/2015- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom IRWD Operators to lour Deirdre Bingman Tour Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 7 guests. Guide 03/05/2015- 1300- 1500 Plant Tour Boardroom Korean Delegation to tour Jin Kim Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 28 guests 03/06/2015- 1500- 1600 Plant Tour Boardroom Assembly Member Young Rob Thompson Tour Cheryl Scott Kim to tour P1. Guide 03/06/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom HBHS To tour P1. Approx. Randy Kleinman and Cheryl Scott 40 guests 2 Tours. Lisa Rothbart Tour Guides 03/09/2015- 1030- 1200 Plant Tour Boardroom West Coast University Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Tour. Approx. 25 guests. 03/10/2015- 900- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom Goldenwest College to tour Randy Kleinman Tour Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 32 guests Guide 03/11/2015- 915- 1045 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 25 guests. 03/11/2015- 1245- 1415 Plant Tour A& B Fullerton College to tour Mike Zedek Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 25 guests. 03/12/2015- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Room C IRWD Operators to tour Deirdre Bingman Tour Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 7 guests. Guide 2/24/2015 3:05:21 PM OCSD Outreach Report - 2/24/2015 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 03/13/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Engineering to tour Lisa Rothbart Tour Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 18 guests. Guide 03/16/2015- 1245- 1415 Plant Tour Boardroom Fullerton College to tour Mike Zedek Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 25 guests. 03/20/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Los Al High School to tour Tom Meregillano Tour Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 25 guests. Guide 03/25/2015- - Children's Water Festival UCI OCSD hosting booth at Various OCSD Cheryl Scott 2015 Water Festival. Employees 03/26/2015- - Children's Water Festival UCI OCSD Hosting Booth at Various OCSD Cheryl Scott 2015 Water Festival Employees 03/27/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Los Al High School to tour Barbara Collins Tour Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 25 guests. Guide 03/28/2015- 900- 1500 Westminster Spring Westminster OCSD Hosting Booth at Various OCSD Cheryl Scott Festival 2015 Civic Center Festival. Employees 03/30/2015- 1030- 1200 Plant Tour Boardroom Biosolids Management Leyla Perez Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Company to tour P1. Approx. 5 guests. 03/31/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom New Employee/Open Tour. Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 2/24/2015 3:05:21 PM Return to Aaenda Reo., Monthly News Clippings G�JNzvV S A N I TgT�Oy = 9 Q 2 c� o � FCTi� �E ENv`��� February 2015 OCSD Public Affairs Office Table of Contents CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................PAGE 1 February 9, 2015 Latest Mariner's Mile construction glitch By: Jeremiah Dobruck Daily Pilot February 23, 2015 Ceremony held for Completed Santa Ana River Interceptor Project By: WaterWorld Staff WaterWorld February 23, 2015 Tuesday City Council Meeting to address West coast Highway By: Corona Del Mar Today Staff Corona Del Mar Today GWRS...................................................................................PAGE 5 February 23, 2015 Yes, you can drink it and you probably are By: A. Orlowski Orange County Register TWITTER POSTINGS................................................... ..............PAGE 7 FACEBOOK POSTINGS................................................... ..........PAGE 14 February 9, 2015 Daily Pilot DAiLyi. PILOrlI Latest Mariner's Mile construction glitch: Traffic signal's power cut February 9,2015 6:16p.m. The commute along Mariners Mile in Newport Beach got tougher Monday morning when crews working on a sewer line accidentally cut power to a traffic signal,officials said. When a contractor began digging in the area,workers accidentally hit a conduit powering the signal at West Coast Highway and Riverside Avenue,said Jennifer Cabral,an Orange County Sanitation District spokeswoman. The area was not properly marked to warn crews that there was an electrical conduit below the surface, Cabral said. Now,the signal could be disabled through Tuesday,according to authorities. Traffic along Mariner's Mile has already been affected since September when the sanitation district began a sewer rehab project there. Mistakes have also added to the congestion. During one week in January,crews twice ruptured gas lines,prompting police to warn motorists to avoid the area. Cabral said the Newport Beach police department was directing traffic near the disabled signal Monday to help ease the blockage. The contractor also was trying to temporarily splice power to the signal,she said. Crews planned to work on permanent repairs Tuesday,according to the sanitation district. —Jeremiah Dobruck Twitter: @jeremiandobruck 1 February 23, 2015 Water World Ceremony held for completed Santa Ana River Interceptor Pipeline Project The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the beautiful Green River Golf Club in Corona, Calif. Feb. 23, 2015 -- On Dec. 11, 2014, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Green River Golf Club in Corona, Calif., where almost 200 elected officials and agency representatives attended to celebrate the completion of the Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI Line) Relocation Project. The SARI Line Relocation Project is included in the $2.3-billion Santa Ana River Mainstream Project. It serves the sanitary sewer needs of the surrounding communities. Due to corrosion, the project was at risk of failure during heavy rainstorms. This new wastewater pipeline, provided by Hobas, was designed to convey 43 million gallons of wastewater per day, deliver dependable sewer service to the communities and provide flood protection. The SARI Line cost $50 million and was constructed over a three-year period. Hobas Pipe USA supplied approximately 20,000 feet of 54-inch centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar pipe installed via open cut and casing carrier methods. 2 Return to Mende Report The SARI Line was managed and funded by Orange County Flood Control District with loans from Orange County Sanitation District and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority. Hobas manufactures pipe in sizes from 18 inches to 126 inches in pressure and non- pressure classes. 3 February 23, 2015 Corona Del Mar Today CORONA DEL MAR TODAY Tuesday City Council Meeting to Address West Coast Highway Sanitation Project, Jet Packs February 23rd, 2015 01:34 pm The Newport Beach City Council will meet Tuesday,beginning with a 4 p.m. Study Session that will include a presentation by the Orange County Sanitation District about an ongoing project that has snarled traffic on West Coast Highway. The project, which began in September,will replace a large sewer line that takes wastewater to a treatment plant in Huntington Beach. The pipe runs along Coast Highway, and crews have shut down Imes and removed on-street parking during construction. In January, crews twice ruptured gas lines, creating even worse traffic problems, and earlier this month,crews accidentally damaged a power line that caused a traffic signal outage. The Study Session meeting also will discuss whether to follow a Harbor Commission recommendation to allow"water propelled vessels," or jet packs,only offshore, as well as whether to limit the number of operators, according to an email blast from City Manager Dave Kiff. The Council's regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The consent calendar includes a review of a proposed new ordinance for massage businesses, along with approval of a notice of completion for a project that installed storm drain trash and debris interceptors at locations including Begonia Park and in Cameo Shores; read our earlier story here. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at the Civic Center at 100 Civic Center Drive. The public may attend and make comments. 4 Return b Mende Report February 23, 2015 OC Register QRANGE COUNTY MG, W1 FA Yes, you can drink it - and you probably are: O.C. toilet-to-tap recycled water program is expanding Feb.23,2015 Updated 10:29 p.m. Three thin streams of water fall into a row of steel sinks at Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System facility in Fountain Valley: one crystal clear, one slightly yellowed,one a brackish brown-black. Don't drink the yellow water, and stay away from the black water. The clear water? Totally fine, even if it tastes a little flat from lack of minerals. And if you live in north or central Orange County,you are already drinking the clew water, with 70 million gallons pumped underground every day as part of the Groundwater Replenishment System. But soon nearly double that amount will be injected underground thanks to a $143 million expansion. "In the middle of the drought,we're able to bring on another source at a key time when we need it," said Mehul Patel, OCWD's Groundwater Replenishment System program manager. Starting late this spring, OCWD will treat 100 million gallons per day. But that's just phase one. A final expansion is planned to bring capacity to 130 million drinkable gallons per day. The facility takes treated sewer water from the Orange County Sanitation District destined for the Pacific Ocean and runs it through a three-part treatment. First,the water goes through a I0,000-gallon microfiltration tank to strain out any microorganisms such as bacteria. Second,the water goes through reverse osmosis,where it is forced through fine,bundled membranes to remove minerals, chemicals, viruses and pharmaceuticals. This is the heart of the OCWD's treatment technology. In the last stage,UV light destroys any remaining particles,before minerals are added to the water to 5 prevent it from corroding pipes. The expansion will help Orange County rely on less water from Northern California and the Colorado River, according to Cathy Green,president of the OCWD board of directors. Consider that groundwater provides north and central Orange County with 72 percent of its water. "Even without the drought, our population is still increasing, so we still need more water,"Green said. By watching how some other Southem California agencies had failed, Orange County learned valuable lessons in how to cultivate public buy-in for what is,essentially, a toilet-to-tap water treatment system, with a detour through the groundwater basin. San Diego tried a sewer water treatment system in the 1980s,but stiff resistance eventually derailed the project.Now, San Diego is making a new attempt, after consulting with OCWD on how best to convince the public the water is safe. A major reason for the downfall of San Diego's project was that wastewater officials were trying to sell the public,rather than water suppliers,on the idea. "That fed into the public's distrust of the project," said David Sedlak, co-director of the Berkeley Water Center at UC Berkeley, and author of a book on urban water systems. The issue took on a social justice flavor, too,with a common perception being that poor people living near the plant would drink the water while wealthy people living in hillside estates would retain access to fresh water. OCWD had other advantages in developing its groundwater replenishment system, according to Mark Matsumoto,a professor of environmental engineering at UC Riverside and an expert on municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems. As a large water district, it had the funds to build an advanced system—funds that smaller rural districts might not have. A large, easily tapped aquifer also helps. "This water is very,very pristine water. It's better than bottled drinking water," said Matsumoto. "Other cities are investigating this as well because it's a readily available source that is local. You don't import it. And as long as you treat it to high levels like Orange County, it's seen as an excellent source of drinking water." Orange County's groundwater basin extends into Los Angeles County, and the two counties pump water into the ground to ward off seawater intrusion. But Orange County's replenishment system is larger, said Ted Johnson,the chief hydrologist for the Water Replenishment District of Southern California,which manages the groundwater basin in south Los Angeles County. Since 1962,the district has put more than 700 billion gallons of water into the aquifer. "If we didn't have that resource, the water table would have dropped several hundred feet,"Johnson said. "We've effectively saved our groundwater basins from overdraft by using recycled water. And because of that, it's increasing statewide." Contact the writer: aorlowski@ocregister.com 6 Return to Mende Report February 2015 OCSD Tweets Tweets from February 2015 Tweeted 17 times and Re-tweeted 17 times Ank OC Sewers na,OC Sewers - Feb 26 We have positions open for Engineer, Maintenance Sup.&Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Collections, Mechanical, I&E. http:/Ibit.ly/lEvFuvZ Oranee County Water(&,OCWDWaterNews Feb 25 Read about#OCWD's award-winning#waterreuse project in a recent @OCRegister article#gwrs #recycle http://ow.ly/JEk80 OC Sewers a,OC Sewers - Feb 25 #Biosolids annual report posted. We are proud of our#biosolids1 Treated#sewagesludge http://bit.ly/2014-Annual5O3 Spokesdrop, NEORSD AWallyWaterdrou Feb 25 ■ How you dispose of old/unused medications has an impact on#C1eanWater2015. #PitchThosePills, don't flush them. http://neorsd.org/PitebThosePills *American Water Aamwater - Feb 25 It's American Heart Month,and staying hydrated with#Water is a big part of staying healthy. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Staying-Hydrated-- -Staying-Healthy_UCM_441180_Article.jsp ... ehecca Lon ral al1969 Feb 24 @OC Sewers What a successful day on the Hill. #casadc The CASA conference is officially a success. 7 ebecca Lon ral al1969 - Feb 24 @OC_Sewers Learning a lot at the CASA DC conference. Great discussions about the future of water and waste water in our communities. #casadc Ready ReadvOC (a�ReadvOC - Feb 24 #preparedness is optimism with a contingency plan RT @preparewise: Words of wisdom#emergencyprepmedness#survival Being Prepared Being Optimistic A&MkOC Sewers AOC Sewers Feb 23 Our PSA contest is ending this week on Feb. 28th. Make sure you get those video's in! .http://www.ocsd.com/programs-student-resources/psa ... ... ... ... LA Sanitation na,LACitvSAN . Feb 23 Lets make his job easier by keeping the trash out of our waterways! #ReduceReuseRecycle #CleanStreetsLA http://fb.me/1 sX7hnpgK Ocean Water Ouality(a)ocbeachinfo Feb 23 8 Return to Mende Report OC Health issues a rain advisory for OC beaches due to elevated bacterial levels during and after rainstorms. Visit: http://ocbeacinfo.com yl BurbankwaterAndPower(),BurbankH2OPower - Feb 23 Mother Nature provided rain this weekend. Save water and turn off your lawn sprinklers for the next few days. http://ow.ly/JvWxn OC Sewers a OC Sewers - Feb 23 mo We're accepting applications for the position of Sr. Information Technology Analyst. If interested please apply. http://agency.govemmentjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... OC Sewers a OC Sewers Feb 21 no We're at the Garden Grove Tet Festival today. Come stop our a booth to get some free swag. �v i OC Sewers OC Sewers - Feb 20 IV Construction Update: Crews prepare to rehabilitate parts of the Newport Force Main by lining the existing sewer pipes.http://on.fb.me/lEegkel ©MWDOC (c),MWDOC Feb 18 @CoxComm recently spotlighted @OCWEROC. Find out how prepared OC is for disasters, like earthquakes and#CAdrought. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= AhAdNLScwg ... 9 ff uTube OC Sewers Ca)OC Sewers - Feb 18 We're accepting applications for the position of Safety and Risk Manager. If you're interested please apply. http://agency.govemmentjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... AMLOC Sewers a),OC Sewers - Feb 18 IV We're accepting applications for the position of Clerk of the Board. If interested please apply. http://agency.gove=entjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... WTOP WTOP - Feb 18 Royal flush: Prince Charles visits London sewage tunnel http:/ibil.ly/IA5lw9q < WaterWorld Magazine Co)WaterWorldMa - Feb 18 Taking a look at the benefits of grinders for#wastewater applications, @JWCmonsters: http://ow.ly/JtSKj Olivenhain MWD &,OMWD - Feb 18 Grease and"flushable"wipes can be a problem in pipes and sewer systems; be sure to keep them out of your drains. OC Sewers r OC Sewers Feb 17 The deadline is fast approaching! Get those videos in for our PSA contest. Last day to submit is February 28th. bttp://www.ocsd.com/programs-student-resources/psa ... ... ... 10 Return to Mende Report JlMk OC Sewers AOC Sewers - Feb 15 Our offices will be closed on Monday in observance of President's Day. OC Sewers HOC Sewers - Feb 11 OCSD's administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, February 12th in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. IRVVDnews (a),IRWDnews Feb 10 Add compost to flower beds to aid in water retention. http://ow.ly/16D3 V OC Sewers (a),OC Sewers - Feb 9 We're accepting apps for an Internship w/our Facilities Engineering/Odor& Corrosion Control Div. Apply by March 9th. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... Aft OC Sewers HOC Sewers - Feb 9 mo We're accepting applications for an Internship with our Human Resources Dept. The deadline to apply is February 25th. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... OC Sewers a),OC Sewers - Feb 9 qW There are only a 2 weeks left for you to submit your videos for our PSA contest. The deadline is February 28th! http://www.ocsd.com/programs-student-resources/psa ... ... Government Jobs CA a PublicSectorCA Feb 9 Fountain Valley, CA @OC_Sewers Intern-Human Resources Apply by 2/25/15 https://www.gove=entjobs.com/jobs/1074354 @GovemmentJobs 11 NACAANACWA(&NACWA - Feb 9 RT @21designgroup: "Don't Flush It!" #WhatNot2Flush http://hubs.ly/y0v7gTO by @21designgroup AMLOC Sewers d)OC Sewers - Feb 6 No We were honored to have @AsmL2Chang visit and take a tour of @OC_Sewers today! QC OC Waste& Recycling (d),ocwaste - Feb 6 Wute x kecyctlnf Hey OC. This weekend visit an OC household hazardous waste center. FREE battery buckets! http://bit.ly/l ijJOiT B, Asm. Line Ling Chan C&,AsmL2Chang Feb 6 Many thanks to General Manager Jim Herberg for the excellent tour of @oc_sewers today! #AD55 12 Return to Mende Report OC Sewers OC Sewers - Feb 5 Construction Alert: Beginning Feb 9th, k-rail will be placed through the Riverside Ave. intersection limiting access. http://on.fb.me/161NzWf Isle Utilities nn,isleutilities Feb 4 pule Our TAG members love the fantastic @what2flush movement @OC_Sewers. #iointhemovement at http://www.what2flush.com ! #sewers#what2flush OC Sewers (a)OC Sewers Feb 2 The deadline is drawing near to submit your videos for our PSA contest. Last day is Feb. 28th. http://www.ocsd.coff/programs-student-resources/psa ... 13 February 2015 OCSD Facebook Postings Facebook Posts for February Posted 21 times and Re-Shared 5 times Orange County Sanitation District We're accepting applications for the positions of Engineer,Maintenance Supervisor. &Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Collections,Mechanical,I&E. If you're interested please apply.htto://agency.govemmentiobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm agency.governmeiWobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... 100 Orange County Sanitation District Great article from the OC Register highlighting the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). #gwrs#recycle htto://ow.ly/JEk80 Yes, you can drink it - and you probably are: O.C. toilet-to-tap recycled water program is expanding Three thin streams of water fall into a row of steel sinks at Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System facility in Fountain Valley:one crystal clear,one slightly yellowed, one a brackish brown-black.Don't drink the yellow water,and stay away from the black water.The clear... OCRFGISTER.COM AM IF Orange County Sanitation District 16208ted.We are proud of our#biosolidsl Treated#sewagealudge httn://billy/2014-Annual503 Orange County Sanitation District : Biosolids News OCSD is proud of our continued track-record for recycling almost all of our biosolids(solids that are separated from wastewater and then treated). OCSI'WIiRSCOM 14 Return to Mende Report Orange County Sanitation District Only 3 days left to get your video's in for our PSA contest.The first place winner could win$1,000! .http://www.ocsd.com/proerams-student-resources/psa... ... ... ... Orange County Sanitation District : PSA The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)is hosting a video contest for students in grades 9-12 attending a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be creative and put together a video that educates people about the importance of wastewater treatment.The win... OCSD CO W Orange County Sanitation District @OC Sewers Learning a lot at the CASA DC conference. Great discussions about the future of water and waste water in our communities.#casadc Orange County Sanitation District OCSD's Annual Report is posted on our website for viewing.httu://t.co/y9UfvZCRAa Orange County Sanitation District We're accepting applications for the position of Senior Information Technology Analyst.If you're interested please apply.htto://agency.eovernmentiobs.com/ocsd/default.cf n agenc.governmentjobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... Orange County Sanitation District We're at the Garden Grove Tet Festival today.Come stop by our booth and get some free swag! m s 15 Orange Coun[v Sanitation District added 2 new photos. Construction Update: Sewer Pipe Rehab Begins Near Lido Sands Community Crews are preparing to rehabilitate portions of the Newport Force Main by lining the existing sewer pipeline,a process known as cured-in-place pipe(CIPP).This work will occur on West Coast Highway near the Lido Sands Community,between Prospect Street and Superior Avenue starting as early as February 19th. ...See More Orange County Sanitation District shared Western Municipal Water Districfs photo. Western Municipal Water District Celebrating Lunar New Year?Remember when cooking,put fat,oil and grease in the trash and not down the drain. Orange County Sanitation District shared Orange Countv's Groundwater Replenishment Svstem's post. Oranee County's Groundwater Replenishment Svstem added 3 new photos. Brazil's Rede Golan visited the#GWRS this week to highlight#waterreuse projects as a global solution to combat#drought. Orange County Sanitation District We're accepting applications for the position of Safety and Risk Manager. If you're interested please apply.httia1/agencv.govenunentiobs.com/ocs(i/default.cf n 16 Return to Mends Report agency.governmentjobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... 16 Orange County Sanitation District We're accepting applications for the position of Clerk of the Board. If you're interested please apply.hatmHaeencv.eovernmentiobs.coin/ocsd/default.cfm agency.governmentjobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... 16 Orange County Sanitation District The Orange County Sanitation District is accepting applications for an Internship with our Ocean Monitoring Division.The deadline to apply is March 4th.htto://agency.govemnentiobs.con/ocsd/defaultcfm agency.governmentjobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... Orange County Sanitation District The deadline is fast approaching! Get those videos in for our PSA contest.Last day to submit them is February 28th.h"p//www.ocsd.coni/nroa=s-student-resources/psa ... ... Orange County Sanitation District : PSA The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)is hosting a video contest for students in grades 9-12 attending a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be creative and put together a video that... OCSD.COM Orange County Sanitation District Our offices will be closed Monday,February 16th in observance of President's Day. 59 people reached 17 Oran¢e Coun[v Sanitation District OCSD's administrative offices will be closed on Thursday,February 12th in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. Orange County Sanitation District The Orange County Sanitation District is accepting applications for an Internship with our Facilities Engineering/Odor&Corrosion Control Division.The deadline to apply is March 9th.htMn //agency.eovemmentiobs.corn/ocsd/defaultcfm Governmentjobs.com AGFNCVGOVFRNMF.NTJOBSCOM Orange County Sanitation District The Orange Comfy Sanitation District is accepting applications for an Internship with our Human Resources Department.The deadline to apply is February 25th.httv,//agency.eovemmentiobs.corn/ocsd/default.cftn agency.governmentjobs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... Orange County Sanitation District There are only a few weeks left for you to submit your videos for our PSA contest. Don't forget the deadline is February 28th!htto://www.ocsd.com/orouams-student-resources/osa ... Orange County anitation District : PSA The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)is hosting a video contest for students in grades 9-12 attending a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be creative and put together a video that educates people about the importance of wastewater treatment.The win... f Orange County Sanitation District sharedAssemblvman Matthew Harpers photo. Thank you to Assemblyman Harper for visiting and touring OCSD on 2/6/15. 18 Return to Agenda Report Assemblvman Matthew Harper at Orange County Sanitation District I took a tour of the Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD).This picture is in front of the treatment basin.A Fun Fact:Each day the OCSD services 200 million gallons,which is enough to fill Angel's Stadium 3 times! Orange County Sanitation District We were honored to have @AsmL2Chang visit and take a tour of @OC_Sewers today! rr r: n District shared a link. OC Waste & Recycling on Twitter "Hey OC.This weekend visit an OC household hazardous waste center. FREE battery bucketsl htto://t.co/P1ka2oLZ5XN" TWITTER.COMIBY OC WASTE&RECYCLING 40 Orange County Sanitation District Construction Alert: Starting the week of February 9th,k-rail will be placed all the way through the Riverside Avenue intersection,limiting access in that area. No left turns will be allowed through the intersection and vehicles will need to detour using Tustin Avenue or find alternate routes. In order to expedite the work and limit the duration of the 19 intersection closure,crews will be working Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.to 11 p.m.,with anticipated Saturday work as... See More Oran1!e County Sanitation District The deadline is drawing near to submit your videos for our PSA contest. Last day is February 28th.h"D//www.ocsd.com/Droarams-student-resomces/psa ... Orange County Sanitation District : PSA The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)is hosting a video contest for students in grades 9-12 attending a high school within the OCSD service area.The contest challenges students to be creative and put together a video that educates people about the importance of wastewater treatment.The win... OCSD COM 16 Orange County Sanitation District shared Orange Countv's Groundwater Replenishment System's Dhoto. J w " Orange Couetv's Groundwater Replenishment System Did you know#OrangeCmnty has its own#superbowl?#OCWD's#groundwaterbasin underlies north and central Orange County and supplies 72 percent of the region's#water. 20 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 03/09/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number 3 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent federal and state legislative activities. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) are attached and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.cont with the complete agenda package: • Federal Update - ENS Resources • State Update -Townsend Public Affairs Page 1 of 1 Return to Amore Report _ ■ LJl �V wresouwces MEMORANDUM TO: Jennifer Cabral Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: February 27, 2015 SUBJECT: Washington Update Over the past month, we supported the District in its efforts to develop its grant application for USBR assistance to support the development of a feasibility study. This included discussions and reviews of relevant documents and letters. In addition, we continued to monitor the development of water infrastructure assistance to the support local agencies. We also continued to monitor developments associated with drought legislation to determine whether draft policies might support the District in its efforts to advance its water recycling objectives. We monitored activities surrounding the development of alternative energy program assistance related to the District's hydrogen program. Finally, as part of the CASA Washington conference, we worked with the District staff to ensure that they had an opportunity to meet with key delegation staff. In these meetings, the staff was advised that the District's leadership would be visiting Washington in March. Water Recycling Feasibility Assistance We worked with the District staff to identify the program assistance that USBR published and how it might support the District's objective to conduct important studies on the potential use of effluent to move toward one hundred percent reuse of its wastewater supply. As part of this effort, we also worked with the District staff to develop communications for use with stakeholders to secure their support of a District application for assistance. Water Supply and Drought We continued to monitor deliberations surrounding the development of a California drought bill. Our efforts were targeted at identifying any mandates that might enhance the District's opportunities to seek federal support for water recycling projects. In our conversations with congressional staff, we learned that ENS Resources,Inc. 110114s Street,N.W. Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Telehz 202.466.3787 the development of any California legislation would likely be part of a larger national drought relief bill. This may mean that the water-recycling bill introduced by Senator Boxer and cosponsored by Senator Feinstein might be rolled into a final national drought measure. Staff continue to be very interested in finding innovative approaches to the funding of water recycling projects. To this end, in conversations with Senator Feinstein's staff, we learned that a new approach, relying on loan guarantees that might bring financing costs close to zero, was under active consideration. As part of our discussions, we urged the staff to consider providing for extended loan repayment terms of up to 40 years. Such an extended term would provide an imputed grant to local agencies,because of the significant repayment term and lowered amortization costs. The staff was informed that such an approach could catalyze project approvals and proceed to construction. As of this writing, it appears that any legislative initiative to address federal support of water recycling projects will begin no earlier than late spring. Waters of the U.S.Rulemaking A joint House-Senate hearing into the status of USEPA's rulemaking to define the reach and breadth of the Clean Water Act's regulatory mandates on waters of the U.S.was convened. The hearing effectively demonstrated the significant concerns and opposition to the rulemaking from agriculture and municipal interests. In the case of the latter, municipal concerns centered upon the impact and costs of compliance for stormwater controls. At the hearing, USEPA Administrator McCarthy restated the agency's commitment to issue a final rule after agency staff has had time to review the one million public comments received on the rule. For the District, the impact of any final rule should be almost, if not entirely, nonexistent This is the case because the agency has continued to express support to maintain the wastewater treatment exemption, precluding further regulation. In addition, it seems highly probable, when the final rule is published later this spring or early summer, that clarifications will be made to ensure that water recycling activities, including conveyance systems, will not be burdened by new mandates. This should protect the District from increased costs due to regulation should it move forward with a recycling project based upon any completed feasibility study. Alternative Energy Production The Department of Energy continues to make sustainable and alternative transportation fuels a priority. To this end, the agency is expected to issue a grant announcement for projects that can be built to produce and supply alternative fuels. The priority continues to be hydrogen. This emphasis may be of importance to the District as it considers next steps to pursue with the hydrogen fuel cell and refueling station. The date of any grant announcement has not been determined. However, the District may wish to discuss the potential opportunity for funding assistance with its partners. The District should anticipate a notice of intent to solicit projects to be published later this summer. ENS Resources,Inc. 110114s Street,N.W. Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3155/Telefaz 202.466.3787 TOWNS E N D Return to Attends Repo P U B L I C A F FA I R S 11T TPA -- MEMO MEMO To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: February 27, 2015 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Legislative Update January 30 marked the deadline to submit bill requests to the office of legislative counsel, to begin the introduction process for any legislation they intend to move forward this session. The bill introduction deadline was February 27 for any legislation that was to be proposed for this session. All bills that have been introduced must be in print for at least 30 days before they can be heard by committee. TPA is actively monitoring each bill as it is introduced, identifying those relevant to OCSD. Currently, a large number of spot bills have been introduced that are place holders and will be amended later in the legislative session. Once these bills are amended to contain language or are sent to committee, TPA will indicate the bill's intent and progress on the legislative matrix. SB 119 (Hill), Protection of Subsurface Installations As a result of the San Bruno pipeline explosion in 2010, Senator Hill introduced SB 119, Protection of Subsurface Installations. The intent of the legislation is to update California's excavation safety laws, commonly called the 'Dig-Alert' process. The bill is being promoted by California's Regional Common Ground Alliance. The legislation affects a number of industries with underground infrastructure including natural gas, electric, telecommunications, water and sewer. The Senator's office is holding ongoing stakeholder meetings involving a number of representatives from these industries, including California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), LADWP, Irvine Ranch Water District, Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, AT&T, Verizon, and CA Landscape Contractors Association among others. TPA has begun coordinating with Michael Dillon, the CASA advocate, to support representation of the District's interests in these stakeholder meetings, as well as attended and monitored the stakeholder meeting on February 26. Throughout this meeting significant concerns were raised about the language in the bill, including the definition of excavation and hand tools. Other concerns that were raised regarded electronic positive response through regional notification centers, depth versus depth of cover—whether it would be possible to provide a depth measurement of infrastructure, temporary markings, and the 48 hour response to a one-call center inquiry. 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)4474086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Office•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington,DC 20003•Phone(202)546-8696•Fax(202)5464555 Northern California Office•300 Frank Ogawa Plaza•Suite 204•Oakland,CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 With regard to sanitation related marking, the concern was raised about main lines and other old or abandoned lines being too deep for locating equipment to identify; a lack of maps and infrastructure plans would make the 48 hour deadline impossible to adhere to; and the enormous cost of marking non-pressurized lines and laterals. The Common Ground Alliance sponsor indicated that it was their intent not to exempt abandoned and non-pressurized lines, and that previous exemptions made to sanitation districts were excluded due to safety concerns. TPA will continue to monitor and advocate on behalf of the District throughout the development of this legislation and ongoing stakeholder meetings. Water Bond Implementation The first hearing on the dispersal of water bond funds was held on February 10 by the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. The hearing was titled, "Proposition 1, Californian's Water Bond: Where do we go from here and How Will We Know We Got There?" Each speaker emphasized the California Water Action Plan (CWAP), which will serve as a general framework for bond funding priorities. The primary focus of the CWAP's five year plan is on how to achieve integrated water systems at a statewide level, integrated water management and water reliability. Each office also gave the first indications of when bond funding would become available. The Department of Fish and Wildlife released draft guidelines in February, and expect to have their final solicitation package ready in July. Other departments will not be acting as quickly. The Department of Water Resources is attempting to speed up the disbursement process, however without adding additional staff, and with current funding programs ongoing, nothing has been immediately scheduled. The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) has indicated they will be focusing on stormwater and groundwater cleanup efforts, while the California Water Commission will not begin the guideline and allocation process for storage related funding until December of 2016. During the hearing Felicia Markus, Chair of the SWRCB, noted that once the Governor's January Budget Proposal is adopted, the Board will move forward in the funding process for projects under the following categories: Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities, Wastewater for Disadvantaged Communities, and Water Recycling. Particularly important for future recycling programs is the status of the current $5 million cap for projects. Both ACWA Government Affairs Director Cindy Tuck and WateReuse Executive Director Jennifer West addressed this issue with the Board, urging them to consider raising the cap as the guidelines for projects are drafted. Felicia Markus indicated during the hearing that the SWRCB would be "utilizing existing guidelines criteria and existing programs... because [the SWRCB] has a fairly robust system for getting money out to people and projects on the ground." Throughout the guideline drafting process for water bond funds, prior to disbursing grants or loans, state agencies are required to conduct three public meetings to solicit public comments prior to finalizing the guidelines. Proposed guidelines will be made available 30 days before the first public meeting. TPA will continue to monitor the drafting process for guidelines related to Proposition 1 funds, and will send regular updates as progress occurs. Additionally, language from Proposition 1 gives agencies or departments that have previously developed adopted project solicitation and evaluation guidelines that comply with Proposition 1, the option to use these as a basis to develop future funding programs. As Chair Markus indicated during the ® March 2015 Report 2 Return to Mende Report Proposition 1 implementation hearing, this will be the approach taken by SWRCB for certain programs including recycling. Attached as an addendum to this report is an outline TPA compiled of programs funded through previous bonds, such as Proposition 84, Proposition 50, and Proposition 1 E, that are aligned with the funding programs outlined in Proposition 1. This information is intended to help identify potential areas of future funding for OCSD priority projects and programs. 0 March 2015 Report 3 Addendum 1 Water Recycling Proposition 1 Requires: Sec. 79766. (a). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (Information based on the Water Recycling Funding Program Guidelines 2008, Proposition 50) • Agency: State Water Resource Control Board • Facilities Planning Program: o Match: 50% o Maximum Funding: $75,000 o Eligible Applicants: Public Agencies o Eligible Projects: Planning studies to determine feasibility of using recycled water to offset use of fresh potable water o Timeline: Three years from time of grant to complete study • Construction Funding Program: o Match: 50% o Maximum Funds: $5 million (or 25 percent of total funding cost, whichever is less) o Eligible Applicants: Public Agencies o Eligible Projects: • Design • Legal tasks • Construction management • Engineering during construction • 'Projects must be placed on the SWRCB's, WRCP Competitive Project List (CPL) o Timeline: Three years from time of grant commitment • Project categories include: o State Water Supply and the Delta o State Water Supply o Local Water Supply o Local Groundwater Reclamation o Pollution Control • Timeline: N/A 0 March 2015 Report 4 Return to Aaenda Report Desalination Desalination projects are allowed in Chapter 7, and Chapter 9 of the water bond. The sections for matching and DAC requirements are indicated below: Proposition 1 Requires: Chapter 7. Regional Water Security Sec. 79725. (a). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (b). allocates 10 percent of funds to disadvantaged communities Chapter 9. Water Recycling Sec. 79766. (a). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (Guidelines based on the 2014 Water Desalination Proposition Solicitation Package, Proposition 50) • Agency: Department of Water Resources • Match: 50% • Maximum Funding: 2014 2006 o Construction/ Implementation $3 million $3 million o Pilot/Demonstration Project $1 million $1.5 million o Feasibility Studies (brackish water) $250,000 $250,000 o Research $500,000 $500,000 o Environmental Documentation $250,000 N/A • Eligible Applicants: o Cities o Counties o Joint Power Authorities (JPAs) o Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) regulated under Public Utilities Code section 216 (except research projects) o Public Special Districts, such as water or irrigation districts o Tribes o Non-profit organizations (including water management groups) o Universities and colleges o State agencies (except for construction projects) o Federal agencies (except for construction projects) o Other political subdivisions of the State • Eligible Projects o Construction o Pilot and Demonstration Projects o Feasibility studies o Research Projects 0 March 2015 Report 5 o Environmental Documentation • Ineligible Projects o Wastewater treatment o Projects with water sources with less than an average TDS concentration of 1000 milligrams per liter o Feasibility studies of seawater desalination except for environmental work necessary to complete feasibility study • Timeline: Not more than 2 years Water Reliability Proposition 1 Requires: Sec. 79725. (a). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (b). allocates 10 percent of funds to disadvantaged communities (Guidelines based on the 2014 IRWM Drought Solicitation, Proposition 84) • Agency: Department of Water Resources (allocated regionally through regional watershed authority) • Match: 25% • Maximum Funding: set on a per solicitation basis by each region • Eligible Applicants: Local Public Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations • Eligible Projects/Program Preferences: o Regional Water Projects o Resolves water related conflicts between regions o Contributes to Cal Fed Bay Delta Program objectives o Integrates water management and land use planning o Part of a plan that reduces reliance on the Delta Groundwater Proposition 1 Requires: Sec. 79756. (a). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (d). allocates 10 percent of funds to severely disadvantaged communities (Guidelines taken from Local Groundwater Assistance Program Grant, Proposition 84) • Agency: Department of Water Resources • Match: N/A 0 March 2015 Report 6 Return to Mende Report • Maximum Funding: $250,000 • Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies with authority to manage groundwater • Eligible Projects: o Groundwater data collection o Modeling o Monitoring and management studies o Equipment installation for monitoring o Basin management (Guidelines taken from the Clean Water Act Non-Point Source 2014 Grant Program Guidelines, Federally Funded Program) • Agency: State Water Resource Control Board • Match: 25% • Maximum Funding/Funding Ranges: o Planning/Assessment Minimum: $75,000 Maximum: $175,000 o Implementation Minimum: $250,000 Maximum: $750,000 • Eligible Applicants: o Public agencies o Non-profit organizations • Eligible Implementation Projects o Project level planning o Design o Construction management o Implementation • Implementation Project Requirements o Implement activities that contribute to the restoration of NPS impaired waters through reduced pollutant loads as called for in an adopted or nearly adopted TMDL; o Address watersheds and impairments identified in the NPS Program Preferences o Consistent with EPA's Nine Key Elements of Watershed-Based Plans • Planning/Assessment Project Requirements o Address watersheds and impairments identified in the NPS Program Preferences o Clearly lead to implementation of an adopted or nearly adopted TMDL o Have at least Elements 1, 2 and 3 of the Nine Key Elements in place at the time of funding. 0 March 2015 Report 7 o And meet ONE of the following: • Completes watershed planning and assessment to fully address all Nine Key Elements. • Provide information necessary to fully develop at least one of the missing or partially-completed elements. • Complete other priority planning/assessment activities and provide a brief description of how the missing or incomplete elements of the Nine Key Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source (NIPS) 2014 Grant Program Guidelines Elements will be completed, including remaining work to be done, what entities will complete the work, and a time schedule for completion of the remaining elements. • Timeline: o Planning/Assessment 2 years o Implementation 3 years Water Conservation Proposition 1 Requires: Sec. 79742 (c). requires a 50 percent cost share for funds administered from this chapter (d). allocates 10 percent of funds to disadvantaged communities (Information based on the 2008, Urban Drought Assistance Grant Program, Proposition 50) • Agency: Department of Water Resources • Match: 20% cost share • Maximum Funding: o $250,000 (for programs in a single retail service area) • Eligible Applicants: o Cities, Counties o Joint Power Authorities o Public Water Districts o Non-profit organizations o Investor Owned Utilities that report to the CPUC • Eligible Projects: o Water and energy efficiency projects o Conservation o Reduction in water use projects o Water quality improvements o Multi-benefit projects 0 March 2015 Report 8 Return to Aaenda Report o No limit on the number of applications per applicant(for separate projects) • Ineligible Projects o New storage tanks providing expanded capacity o Water supply development o Water or wastewater treatment o Flood control o Conjunctive use o Recycled water o Groundwater banking projects o Replacement of existing funding sources for on-going projects o Political advocacy o Purchase of water o Establishment of a reserve fund o Applicant's litigation costs o Projects that do not achieve water savings, improve in-stream flow and timing, improve water quantity, or provide water quality benefits to the State o Projects required by regulation, law, or contract o Installation of water meters, other devices or systems for new construction o Visitor centers o Water meter replacement, water meters for new construction, new landscapes, new irrigation systems, and dedicated water meters for new landscapes. • Timeline: 2 years from contract execution Safe Drinking Water Proposition 1 Requires: Sec. 79724. (a). Construction grants shall be limited to $5,000,000 per project, except that the state board may set a limit of not more than $20,000,000 for projects that provide regional benefits or are shared among multiple entities Sec 79725 (a). requires not less than 50 percent cost share for projects; cost share may be waived or reduced for disadvantaged communities or economically distressed areas (Guidelines based on the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund(DWSRF), not standard grant guidelines) Under this program,funding is provided to correct public water system deficiencies, prioritized based on the problems the systems poses to public health, systems with needs for funding to comply with requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and systems most in need on a per household affordability basis. • Agency: State Water Resource Control Board 0 March 2015 Report 9 • Financing: 0 20 year term 0 30 year terms for disadvantaged communities • Rates: o Range from 1.5 to 3 percent 0 0 percent interest available for disadvantaged communities • Maximum Funding: N/A • Eligible Projects: o Construction of new water sources, distribution pipelines, and treatment facilities. o Construction of infrastructure that is needed to consolidate or intertie water systems. o Replacement of aged drinking water infrastructure, such as wells, pipelines, tanks, and treatment systems. o Installation or replacement of water supply meters. o Construction of facilities needed to create a community water system, or extend service from an existing public water system to serve residents currently on individual wells or surface water sources. o Planning/design funds needed to cover the costs of activities necessary to construct a project, including preliminary engineering, pilot-scale treatment studies, design and other planning activities. • Minimum Requirement: One the General Information Package has been submitted, a project manager can be assigned, and help with the other sections of the application: Technical Package, Environmental Package, and Financial Security Package. • Timeline: N/A Watershed Protection Proposition 1 does not include language specifying a minimum or maximum cost share for funding from this chapter. (Guidelines based on Watershed Coordinator Grants, 2010, Funding from Proposition 84) • Agency: California Department of Conservation • Match: 25% • Maximum Funding: $300,000 (over a three year period) • Eligible Applicants: o Cities o Counties o Joint Power Authorities o Special Districts 0 March 2015 Report 10 Return to Mende Report o 501(c)3organizations • Program Objectives: o To provide watershed coordination in as much of the land area of California as possible. o To support watershed coordination where it has not been previously supported and is needed to meet the interests of local communities and the state o To support watershed coordination based on a whole watershed approach instead of watershed coordination based on partial watersheds o To support proposals that will work effectively with all groups, partners, and interests associated with the selected watershed o To support organizations which provide the greatest amount of match to support the coordinator position with a competitive and reasonable budget o To support local and community-based watershed coordination with an established local organization already involved in natural resource management o To support organizations that can utilize this grant money as an initial investment to develop or enhance sustainable local watershed partnerships and provide long-term support for watershed coordination • Eligible Costs: o Watershed Coordinator salaries and associated costs that directly support the position. Benefits for the watershed coordinator(up to 32% of salary, based on actual costs); o Rent for the watershed coordinator's office space; o Required equipment, such as a personal computer and software (up to$1,700 maximum); o Operating expenses, such as transportation costs, telephone service, etc; o Technical software other than basic word processing programs (if supported by the work plan); o Attendance at seminars, training workshops, and conferences plus the mandatory DOC workshops (up to$4,500 maximum); o Office supplies; o Minor meeting expenses, such as printing and mailing costs (excluding food and drinks); o Minor testing, sampling, or monitoring equipment or other similar expenditures (up to $1,500). This is meant to cover the purchase of items for demonstrations or displays. Any equipment costs above this amount would be considered a project cost and therefore not allowable. • Timeline: N/A Water Storage Proposition 1 Requires: Sec 79751 (a) Surface storage projects identified in the CALFED Bay-Delta Program Record of Decision, dated August 28, 2000... Sec. 79752 A project shall not be funded pursuant to this chapter unless it provides measurable improvements to the Delta ecosystem or to the tributaries to the Delta 0 March 2015 Report 11 Sec. 79756. (a) Public benefit cost share... shall not exceed 50 percent of total costs (Information below based on the CALFED Record of Decision 2000, see Sec. 79751 (a) above) • Surface Storage o In Delta storage project(approx. 250 TAF) o Expand CVP storage in Shasta Lake by approx. 300 TAF o Expand the Los Vaqueros Reservoir by up to 400 TAF • Surface Storage Requiring Further Consideration o Sites Reservoir 0 250-700 TAF of additional storage in upper San Joaquin River watershed The California Water Commission is responsible for the oversight of the $2.7 billion in funding from this chapter, and is not expected to release guidelines for funding programs until December 2016. ® March 2015 Report 12 Orange County Sanitation District Return to Mends Report Friday, February 27, 2015 AB 83 (Gatto D) Information Practices Act of 1977. Current Text: Introduced: 1/6/2015 otlf ht i Introduced: 1/6/2015 Location: 1/6/2015-A. PRINT Desk I Pollcyl Fiscal I Floor Desk I Pollcv1 Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Current law, the Information Practices Act of 1977, defines specified terms for its purposes. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions. Organization Position OCSD AS 168 (Maienscheir R) Local government finance. Current Text: Introduced: 1/22/2015 otlf mmi Introduced: 1/22/2015 Location: 1/22/2015-A. PRINT Desk I Policyl Fiscal I Floor Desk I Pollcv1 Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Current law requires the county auditor, in the case in which a qualifying city becomes the successor agency to a special district as a result of a merger with that district as described in a specified statute, to additionally allocate to that successor qualifying city that amount of property tax revenue that otherwise would have been allocated to that special district pursuant to general allocation requirements. This bill would make nonsubstantve changes to the provision pertaining to property tax revenue allocations to a qualifying city that merges with a special district. Organization Position OCSD AS 291 (Medina D) California Environmental Quality Act: local agencies: notice of determination: water. Current Text: Introduced: 2/11/2015 z htmi Introduced: 2/11/2015 Location: 2/23/2015-A. NAT. RES. Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would authorize a local agency, for certain water projects, to file the notice with the county clerk of the county in which the local agency's principal office is located in lieu of the county clerk of each county in which the project is located and would, if the local agency exercises this authorization, require the local agency to file the notice with the Office of Planning and Research. This bill contains other existing laws. Organization Position OCSD AS 300 (Algio D) Safe Water and Wildlife Protection Act of 2025. Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2015 „df hht� Introduced: 2/12/2015 Location: 2/23/2015-A. NAT. RES. Deski Pollcv I Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would enact the Safe Water and Wildlife Protection Act of 2015, which would require the State Coastal Conservancy to establish and coordinate the Algal Bloom Task Force, in consultation with the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, and would prescribe the composition and functions and duties of the task force. The bill would require the task force to review the risks and negative impacts of toxic blooms and microcystin pollution and to submit a summary of its findings and recommendations to the secretary by January 1, 2017. Organization Position OCSD AB 307 (Mathis R) Graywater: groundwater recharge. Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2015 paf mmi Introduced: 2/12/2015 Location: 2/12/2015-A. PRINT Page 1/4 Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would state the Intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to explicitly permit the usage of residential, commercial, and industrial graywater for the recharge of a groundwater basin or aquifer. Organization Position OCSD AB 308 (Mathis R) Graywater: agricultural use. Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2015 �f htmi Introduced: 2/12/2015 Location: 2/12/2015-A. PRINT Deski Policyl Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policyl Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled I Vetoed I Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would state the Intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to explicitly permit incorporated and unincorporated communities to sell graywater for agricultural purposes and agriculture to use graywater for agricultural purposes. Organization Position OCSD AB 311 (Gallagher R) Environmental quality: Water Quality,Supply,and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2015 �df hhtm Introduced: 2/12/2015 Location: 2/23/2015-A. NAT. RES. Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would require the public agency, in certifying the environmental impact report and in granting approvals for specified water storage projects funded, in whole or in part, by Proposition 1, including the concurrent preparation of the record of proceedings and the certification of the record of proceeding within 5 days of the filing of a specified notice, to comply with specified procedures. Because a public agency would be required to comply with those new procedures, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Organization Position OCSD AB 356 (Williams D) Oil and gas:groundwater monitoring. Current Text: introduced: 2/17/2015 z htmi Introduced: 2/17/2015 Location: 2/17/2015-A. PRINT Deski Policyl Fiscalli'loorl Deski Policyl Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would authorize the State Oil and Gas Supervisor to require a well operator to implement a monitoring program for belowground oil production tanks and facilities, and disposal and injection wells,. Because a failure to comply with this requirement would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Organization Position OCSD AB 434 (Garcia. Eduard D) Drinking water: point-of-entry and point-of-use treatment. Current Text: Introduced: 2/19/2015 oaf htmi Introduced: 2/19/2015 Location: 2/19/2015-A. PRINT Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Deski Policyl Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would specifically make the emergency regulations adopted by the State Department of Public Health before January 1, 2014, operative and would require that the emergency regulations remain in effect until repealed or amended by the State Water Resources Control Board. The bill would authorize the State Water Resources Control Board to award a grant for point-of-entry and point-of- use treatment, in lieu of centralized treatment, by a public water system that meets certain requirements. This bill contains other related provisions. Organization Position OCSD Page 2/4 AS 478 (Harper R) Desalination. Return to Mende Reoo Current Text: Introduced: 2/23/2015 odf mmi n Introduced: 2/23/2015 Location: 2/23/2015-A. PRINT Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Pollcvl Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Current law provides that is it the intention of the Legislature that the Department of Water Resources shall undertake to find economic and efficient methods of desalting saline water so that desalted water may be made available to help meet the growing water requirements of the state. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change in these provisions. Organization Position OCSD SB 119 (HIII D) Protection of subsurface Installations. Current Text: introduced: 1/14/2015 adf homi Introduced: 1/14/2015 Location: 2/5/2015-S. B., P. &E.D. Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would require the Contractors' State License Board to adopt a program to enforce violations of provisions relating to excavation. The bill would authorize the board to require a contractor to undergo training, levy a fine, and suspend a contractor's license for a violation. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Organization Position OCSD SB 122 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: record of proceedings. Current Text: Introduced: 1/15/2015 z htmi Introduced: 1/15/2015 Location: 2/5/2015-5. E.Q. !Deski Policyl Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policyl Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled I Vetoed I Chaptered 1st House 2nd House I Conc. Summary: CEQA establishes a procedure for the preparation and certification of the record of proceedings upon the filing of an action or proceeding challenging a lead agency's action on the grounds of noncompliance with CEQA. This bill would require the lead agency, at the request of a project applicant and consent of the lead agency, to prepare a record of proceedings concurrently with the preparation of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, EIR, or other environmental document for projects. This bill contains other related provisions. Organization Position OCSD SB 127 (Vidak R) Environmental quality: Water Quality,Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 1/20/2015 odf htmi Introduced: 1/20/2015 Location: 2/5/2015-S. E.Q. Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: CEQA establishes a procedure by which a person may seek judicial review of the decision of the lead agency made pursuant to CEQA and a procedure for the preparation and certification of the record of proceedings upon the fling of an action or proceeding challenging a lead agency's action on the grounds of noncompliance with CEQA. This bill would require the public agency, in certifying the environmental impact report and in granting approvals for projects funded, in whole or in part, by Proposition 1, including the concurrent preparation of the record of proceedings and the certification of the record of proceeding within 5 days of the filing of a specified notice, to comply with specified procedures. Organization Position OCSD Si 184 (Committee on Governance and Finance) Local government: omnibus bill. Current Text: Introduced: 2/9/2015 df hhtm Introduced: 2/9/2015 Location: 2/19/2015-S. RLS. Page3/4 Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Current law requires the legislative body of a local entity to annually file with the auditor a list of lots or parcels of land subject to specified fees or charges for water, sanitation, storm drainage, or sewerage system services and facilities and the amounts of the installments of the fees or charges to be entered against the affected lots or parcels of land. Current law requires the auditor to enter on the assessment roll the amounts of installments of these fees or charges. Current law defines the auditor, for the purposes of these provisions, as the financial officer of the local entity. This bill would clarify that the above-described provisions relating to the authority and duties of the auditor apply only to the county auditor. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions. Organization Position OCSD SB 208 (Lara D) Integrated regional water management plans: grants: advanced payment. Current Text: Introduced: 2/11/2015 �f n�mi Introduced: 2/11/2015 Location: 2/19/2015-S. N.R. &W. Deski Policy Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would require a regional water management group, within 90 days of notice that a grant has been awarded, to provide the state entity administering the grant with a list of projects to be funded by the grant funds where the project proponent is a nonprofit organization, as defined, or a disadvantaged community, as defined, or the project benefits a disadvantaged community. This bill contains other existing laws. Organization Position OCSD SB 226 (Pavia D) Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: groundwater rights. Current Text: Introduced: 2/13/2015 > f n�mi Introduced: 2/13/2015 Location: 2/26/2015-S. N.R. &W. Deski Policv I Fiscal I Floor Desk I Policy Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House I 2nd House I Conc. Summary: Would provide, under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, that a groundwater sustainability plan or coordinated groundwater sustainability plans establishes a timely method for determining rights to groundwater in furtherance of the objectives of the act. This bill would require the process to be available to any court of competent jurisdiction. This bill would require the boundaries of a basin to be as identified in Bulletin 118, unless other basin boundaries are established, as specified. Organization Position OCSD Total Measures: 16 Total Tracking Forms: 16 Page 4/4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date To and.Of Dir. 03/09/15 03/25/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number a Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: 2015 PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Receive and file the Public Affairs 2015/2016 Strategic Plan SUMMARY Public Affairs is instrumental in delivering messages that are accurate, informative and designed to gain public trust and confidence. An integrated Public Affairs Strategic Plan (Plan) is essential to deal effectively with the variety of audiences we serve. Public Affairs staff provides services and tools, and implements programs to meet the communication needs of both internal and external audiences for OCSD. This includes planning and implementing media relations; website and intranet site content; community, elected officials and government relations education, outreach and relations; graphic development; and presentation support. This Plan offers a vision to unify our communication efforts and focus resources to achieve the greatest impact. This plan is intended to be a guide. As new issues arise, new functions and duties will evolve as well. The role of the Public Affairs Office is to be proactive, responsive and flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency. Staff will provide a brief presentation to the Committee on the Plan. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A Page 1 BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE The current budget is sufficient for the 2015 Public Affairs Strategic Plan as described. (Section 6, page 12) ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) is included in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: 2015 Public Affairs Strategic Plan Page 2 Public Affairs Strategic Plan Promoting OCSD's Mission and Vision Through Outreach, Education, and Advocacy. Introduction Public Affairs is instrumental in delivering messages that are accurate, informative and designed to gain public trust and confidence.An integrated Public Affairs Strategic Plan is essential to deal effectively with the variety of audiences we serve. Public Affairs staff provides services and tools,and implements programs to meet the communication needs of both internal and external audiences for OCSD.This includes planning and implementing media relations;website and intranet site content; community, elected officials and government relations; education and outreach;graphic development; and presentation support. This plan offers a vision to unify our communication efforts and focus resources to achieve the greatest impact in order to achieve the Board of Director's Strategic Goal of"Developing a unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program." Public Affairs Team Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long,Senior Public Affairs Specialist Kelly Newell, Public Affairs Specialist Gregg Deterding, Graphics Coordinator Cheryl Scott,Administrative Assistant Mission The Public Affairs Office promotes effective communication of OCSD's mission and vision through outreach,education,and advocacy. Vision The Public Affairs Office is committed to communicating information about OCSD in a timely,accurate and accessible way to the employees,the Board of Directors,the general public and the news media. • We are committed to open, honest,clear and respectful two-way communication with our audiences; • We are dedicated to informing others about how OCSD serves the public and protects the environment; • We are committed to outstanding customer service by responding to requests quickly and efficiently;and • We are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration as well as being creative and taking the initiative to be proactive. 1 Public Affairs Strategic Outreach Goals for 2015-2016 1. Establish and solidify OCSD's reputation as infrastructure leaders in the wastewater industry. 2. Create and maintain strongworking relationships with community stakeholders and influential public including community-based organizations,chambers of commerce, and industry organizations. 3. Create and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policy makers at the local,state and federal level. 4. Develop and maintain an active social media presence. S. Utilize current website and intranet to effectively communicate with our employees and public for the future. 6. Update informational videos to be used for tours, new employee orientation and educational pieces. 7. Participate in at least 6 community events within OCSD's service area. 8. Host a"State of the District" event for influential leaders throughout the infrastructure and wastewater industry. 9. Prepare a recommendation according to the General Managers Work Plan by June 30, 2015 for the Board of Directors on OCSD's corporate identity and the possibility of moving OCSD's brand from "wastewater'to a "resource recovery facility". To achieve these goals,we present the following strategies and tactics, along with the primary staff person assigned to that area.While individual staff members are the key contacts for each of our goals we work collaboratively and in teams, reflecting our core values.Our staff recognizes the key role we play at OCSD not only communicating information, but also teaching and consulting others and serving as a resource to our Board of Directors and employees. Strategies and Tactics Award Tracking Strategy: Public Affairs staff will track all awards won by OCSD by keeping a master list.This effort will support the ability to publicize OCSD's recognized successes throughout our industry. Lead staff: Kelly Newell and Cheryl Scott Tactics: • Create and maintain agency-wide database for award tracking purposes. • Assist with applications on an as needed basis. • Prepare talking points for the General Manager or Board Member to announce at next Board/Committee meeting. • Publicize awards and accomplishments via social media, News Pipeline,Website and press releases as appropriate. 2 Board Relations Strategy: Public Affairs staff will assist the General Manager with ongoing board relations and communication. Lead staff:Jennifer Cabral and Rebecca Long Tactics: • Assist General Manager and Assistant General Manager with keeping the Board Members informed and up-to-date with OCSD activities. • Assist in the development of the General Manager's Monthly Report. • Provide New Board Member Orientation. • Develop and keep current list of monthly informational presentations. • Create informational presentation video library for the Board of Directors on key District topics. • Provide regular reports to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. • Develop OCSD's Annual Report Capital Project and Maintenance Outreach Strategy: Develop and implement outreach programs that can build community support and help build awareness with targeted audiences to understand the scope of current and future projects and maintenance work as well as offer the opportunity to provide input where appropriate. Lead Staff:Jennifer Cabral working with Tanya Chong in Engineering and Kelly Newell Tactics: • Form a positive presence in the community prior to the start of construction projects or maintenance activities that is personal and proactive. • Proactively offer briefings and community meetings to impacted neighborhoods,civic groups, businesses,schools, churches and other institutions nearby on an as needed basis. Community Relationships,Education and Outreach Strategy:The Public Affairs office is primarily responsible for facilitating positive relations,education and outreach with external stakeholders.Our efforts in 2015-16 are focused on civic,community and educational groups while targeting our efforts more strategically to have the most impact. Lead staff: Kelly Newell, Rebecca Long and Cheryl Scott Tactics: • Research local chamber of commerce organizations, identify a select few to join. • Attend chamber and standing community organizations' meetings on a quarterly basis. • Attend industry meetings and gatherings on a quarterly basis. • Develop a plan to expand OCSD's Tour Program and Speakers' Bureau. 3 • Work with Orange County Water District to host an Open House in August 2015. • Execute the Inside the Outdoors contract to expand OCSD's educational program including the Sewer Science program to 1,000 students within Orange County and bring an additional 700 students for tours. • Host a minimum of 6 booths at community events throughout OCSD's service area. Creating a Positive Visitor Experience Public Affairs is responsible for creating an experience and an image for our visitors. Lead staff: Gregg Deterding and Kelly Newell Strategy: Provide a positive,and pleasant experience that represents OCSD's culture and Core Values. Tactics: • Keep the award display cabinet up-to-date by rotating awards. • Keep the retiree display in the hallway up-to-date. On an annual basis collect the names of the retirees and update the display board. • With the installation of the Honor Walk in 2010,we will coordinate honor walk applications and forward the information to the Steering Committee and EMT with a ceremony to occur each May. • This year, staff will develop a plan for tour and lab lobby display posters.These will be used on various tours,and the lab displays are primarily for high school students. Crisis Management Strategy: It is imperative during a crisis situation that OCSD be proactive and provide clear and effective messaging to employees, public and the media. Ensure the Public Affairs Office plays a vital role serving as the spokesperson for OCSD during a crisis and facilitating dissemination of information. Not only do we have a role in the Integrated Emergency Response Plan (IERP), but also being prepared for any number of crisis situations. Lead staff:Jennifer Cabral and Rebecca Long Tactics: • Maintain an updated crisis communication plan including regular briefings with staff to identify possible issues and responses. • Work with risk and safety on Public Affairs role in an emergency, including our role via the IERP. • Ensure proper procedures are in place for Board,employees and public notification. Employee Relations Strategy:We value open and honest communication with our employees and towards that end,the Public Affairs Office is committed to various efforts aimed at keeping OCSD informed about important 4 topics, increasing the overall quality of communications to our employees as well as tying the business aspects of the agency with the human interest side. Lead staff:Jennifer Cabral, Rebecca Long, Kelly Newell, and Cheryl Scott. Tactics: • Keep information on MyOCSD homepage current, relevant and useful for OCSD employees by publishing two new stories per week. • On a regular basis, staff will continue to support various departments with their communication and outreach needs. • PAO will produce 6 News Pipeline newsletters per year with a goal of circulating by the third week of every other month. • The Public Affairs Office will track volunteer incentive(VIP) points for all participating employees and coordinate the annual VIP appreciation lunch. • We will coordinate employee events:Annual Holiday Lunch and the Harvest Festival. • Write and coordinate the 3 Things to Know email blast to be distributed to all staff each Monday. • Produce monthly bulletin the Digester. Graphics Support Strategy: Ensure OCSD's messaging and branding is included in all external presentations and supplemental material. Lead Staff: Gregg Deterding, Kelly Newell and Cheryl Scott Tactics: • Fulfill all requests for graphics, photos and logos. • Update and maintain the corporate identity manual on use of fonts, graphics and logo. • Create a new PowerPoint presentation layout. • Provide consultation and advice. Legislative Affairs Strategy:The Public Affairs Office is responsible executing the Board approved 2015 Legislative Plan included in Appendix A. In addition staff is responsible for tracking state and federal legislation, managing the District's legislative advocates and seeking appropriations and grants. Lead staff: Rebecca Long,Jennifer Cabral and Kelly Newell Tactics: • Annually update the Legislative Plan. 5 • Track bills and maintain a priority list of key legislation. • Provide regular updates to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee on state and federal matters. • Work with CASA and NACWA on state and federal issues to ensure OCSD's positions are communicated. • Manage the legislative advocates' contracts and facilitate regular communication between lobbyists,staff and the Board of Directors. • Seek appropriations and grants and provide support to other Divisions seeking grant funding. • Monitor the state budget for possible impacts to OCSD. Media Relations Strategy:The Public Affairs team will maintain positive relations with traditional media and work with reporters on possible stories to insert key messages and promote a positive image for OCSD. In addition, we will publicize accomplishments on a regular basis. Lead Staff:Jennifer Cabral and Rebecca Long Tactics: • Maintain positive relations with traditional print media and work with them as stories develop to promote the positive aspects of OCSD's operations. • Regularly issue releases on major events via press release or social media tools. • Develop media strategies for important events,decisions,or actions. • Conduct media training for Board leadership and key staff members. Closing Comments This plan is a broad outline of the Public Affairs Office program.As new issues arise, new functions and duties will evolve as well.The role of the Public Affairs Office is to be proactive,responsive and flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.We will adjust our program accordingly. Appendix A. 2015 Legislative Plan B. Public Affairs Activity Calendar 6 NSV SNNI iq / O � 90 2 f � iXE Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Legislative Affairs Team OCSD Staff Rebecca Long,Senior Public Affairs Specialist (714)593-7444 rlong@ocsd.com Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs (714)593-7581 jcabral@ocsd.com Specialist Robert Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirelli@ocsd.com Assistant General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7110 jherberg@ocsd.com General Manager Federal Lobbying Team Eric Sapirstein (202)466-3755 esap@ensresources.com ENS Resources Sacramento Lobbying Team Heather Dion (949)399-9050 hstratman@TownsendPA.com Townsend Public Affairs 2 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Introduction The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) recognizes the need for an active state and federal legislative advocacy program to ensure that the interests of the ratepayers and the Board of Directors are protected.Towards that end,the legislative team monitors activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. and takes appropriate action in support or opposition of legislative initiatives. Each year,the Board of Directors adopts a legislative plan,which is a summary of OCSD's goals, key issues and policy positions.The following legislative policies have been developed by OCSD staff and legislative advocates in consideration of OCSD's member agencies and policy needs.These Board- approved policies serve as OCSD's official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to the agency.The legislative plan is a dynamic document,adopted annually and changing to meet the needs of the Board. The legislative team, in conjunction with the Board, may take appropriate action consistent with the legislative plan, including, but not limited to, drafting letters, lobbying legislators and staff and crafting bills. Procedure for Taking Positions on Bills 1. Staff will track bills of greatest interest to OCSD, particularly those that fall within the goals and objectives identified by the Board of Directors.Staff will monitor bills being watched by similar agencies in Orange County(IRWD,SOCWA,OCWD, MWDOC,etc.)as well as state,federal and national associations such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA),the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and National Association of California Water Agencies(NACWA). 2. For those bills that are being tracked,where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board- adopted legislative plan or adopted goals,staff can send letters and give direction to the lobbyists to advocate that position. 3. Where a particular issue is not urgent,all legislative letters will be hand-signed by the Chair or Vice-Chair. If a matter is urgent, staff may use the electronic signature,so long as a clear policy direction exists. 4. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan or is a politically controversial issue,staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. S. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the legislative plan, but the California Association of Sanitary Agencies(CASA),the California Special Districts Association (CSDA)or the National Association of Clean Water Agencies(NACWA) has an adopted position,staff may follow this position but must inform the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of such action at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan Federal Priorities • Support legislation that provides below market rate assistance to construct treatment facilities such as infrastructure banks. • Support at least$1.5 billion in annual federal appropriations to State Revolving Fund (SRF). • Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to reflect appropriate and fair share of funding to California. • Remove restrictions on the use of tax-exempt financing in conjunction with alternative financing tools(WIFIA). • Remove State Volume Caps on water and wastewater private activity bonds to allow for innovative financing options such as public private partnerships. • Oppose restrictions on tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure. • Seek Federal funding for projects, including infrastructure funding,water recycling,ecosystem restoration and alternative energy projects. • Support development of CASA and NACWA's legislative priorities. • Work with Congress to develop cost effective mandates to reduce compliance costs. • Work with Congress and USEPA on proposals to modernize the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Federal Tactics Initiative Action 1. Identify and advise on . Monitor federal agency competitive grants announcements federal funding opportunities for funding of alternative energy, bioenergy,water recycling, for OCSD infrastructure projects beach protection and habitat conservation projects . Schedule meetings with Federal agency officials stakeholders and senior officials in D.C.and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects 2. Seek funding support for . Resubmit proposal for the WaterSmart grant if funding for water recycling feasibility study feasibility studies becomes available . Seek congressional letters of support for study assistance . Arrange for meetings with key USER officials to discuss proposed project . Work with OCWD to ensure coordination on requested assistance . Arrange fortour of OCSD facility by federal officials to gain understanding of project needs 3a.Seek funding support for . Work with hydrogen partners to develop next phase project continuation of hydrogen activities fueling station • Meet with U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency federal officials to discuss project continuation • Secure support for unsolicited proposal 4 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan 3b.Seek funding assistance to • Meet with U.S. Department of Energy staff to discuss advance recovery of energy funding opportunities and options from biosolids • Work with other agencies to advance technologies 4.Seek funding • Meet with congressional delegation to seek support for assistance/credit for Santa Ana assistance to remove rip rap River Rip Rap removal • Work with Regional Partners to advance(SAW PA) • Meet with U.S.Army Corp of Engineers officials to review status of rip rap removal and permit compliance issues S.Seek funding for • Submit request to delegation for support in fiscal year 2016 infrastructure project needs budget for project assistance 6.Support continued public • Work with NACWA and CASA in support of continued use of financing tax-exempt financing and feasible innovative financing approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement traditional funding approaches • Submit testimony on tax-exempt financing 7.Support drought relief • Work with delegation to ensure incorporation of new legislation that supports water programs for water recycling assistance recycling assistance • Work with NACWA, CASA,ACWA to advance priority 8. Work with federal agencies • Work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office on permitting issues of Water and Office of Air on emerging issues of concern • Work with U.S. Department of Energy on alternative energy permitting issues • Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental site assessment issues State Priorities • Secure State funding including Prop 1,for the final expansion of GWRS and ongoing capital projects. • Secure funding through grants and legislation for the planning and feasibility studies,as well as capital infrastructure improvements, at Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2. • Work with the current administration, legislators and their staff,key stakeholders,and statewide associations to advocate for OCSD's desired goals.Amend,support and/or oppose legislation that may impact OCSD and its operations. • Continue to monitor the state budget and actively protect local property taxes. • Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills. • Support efforts to competitively seek funding for projects that meet the state's goals of expanded water supply and energy reduction. • Oppose additional and redundant regulatory requirements that do not create a statewide management program for biosolids. • Oppose legislation or any regulations that would mandate volumetric pricing of wastewater. • Where appropriate, pursue state funding for critical aging infrastructure,through funding sources made available through the State Water Resources Control Board and Department of Water Resources. 5 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan State Tactics Initiative Action 1. Develop a proactive . As legislation is introduced between January and February,and legislative advocacy agenda as bills are amended, identify legislation that has the potential to impact OCSD . Recommend positions on identified legislation in alignment with OCSD's legislative agenda . Create and continually update a legislative matrix to track identified pieces of priority legislation . Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and committee staff . Continue an active letter writing campaign in support or opposition of priority legislation . Schedule meetings with legislators,stakeholders and senior officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for OCSD priority projects . Participate in CASA legislative committees 2. Compile a comprehensive list . Meet EMT to discuss future capital projects and priorities of Capital Improvement . Match capital improvements with funding opportunities based projects on project eligibility 3. Monitor and advise on . Identify opportunities included in the water bond related to: funding opportunities Water recycling-$725 million available through Prop 1 Integrated Regional Water Management section-$69 million . Proactively engage on the drafting of grant funding guidelines, and provide input to drafting agency or committee to ensure eligibility of OCSD projects and priorities are met . Proactively engage on proposed legislation that would have an impact on the implementation of funding guidelines and OCSD priorities . Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations for eligible projects . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 4. Monitor and advise on . Monitor future solicitations and track guideline changes to the funding available through Water-Energy grant: a $20 million opportunity Cap and Trade . Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs . Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy 5. Monitor and advise on . Track energy related grant opportunities energy related funding . Identify potential projects for funding, including, but not opportunities limited to: alternative energy,biosolids to energy conversion, 6 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan and GHG reduction projects . Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity 6. Schedule and attend . Educate current administration, key staff,and agencies on advocacy and outreach priority projects and advocate for funding allocations that align meetings to provide OCSD with OCSD priorities project updates . Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects . Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding opportunities and project timelines . Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub- committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for funding allocations that align with OCSD priorities . Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD priority projects 7. Regulatory relief to allow for . Outreach with Department of Toxic Substances,State Water water recycling and Resources Control Board,the governor's office, legislative expansion of GWRS for all leadership and other appropriate stakeholders water flowing into Plant No. 2 8. Development and advocacy . Develop outreach calendar in conjunction with legislative for design-build legislation deadlines and developments targeted at OCSD projects . Create and update a legislative matrix to track identified pieces of legislation . Schedule briefings and updates with Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OCSD related legislative impacts and benefits 9. Development and . Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach,educate and implementation of a develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory framework that statewide biosolids land will support statewide objectives to manage biosolids land application management application policy Legislative Policies 1. Air Quality:OCSD is committed to complying with federal,state, and local air quality laws and rules.OCSD is further committed to establishing an odor policy to assure that OCSD is a good neighbor to the surrounding communities. a. Support air quality legislation that emphasizes the use of advance technologies and applicable market incentives, and incentives for the use of alternative fuels and the development of the infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles. b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority,where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. 7 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan c. Support legislation to ensure greater consistency between the California and Federal Clean Air Acts; including the need to demonstrate cost-effective public health or environmental benefit if California elects to exceed federal standards. d. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective means for meeting air quality goals. e. Support, in concept,legislation that would utilize incentives and pricing strategies as a preferred alternative to traditional command and control regulations for meeting emission reduction objectives for all sources. f. Oppose actions that preclude implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)to the extent that such actions could subject the basin to sanction or conformity penalties. 2. Biosolids:OCSD strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment and offer cost-effective alternatives to land application. a. Support legislation that supports the beneficial use of biosolids on agricultural lands. b. Support policies that encourage biosolids product use by horticulture,commercial,and residential markets. c. Oppose legislation that imposes new mandates or bans the use of biosolids for land application in any region,county,or state. d. Support alternative energy policy that encourages use of biosolids as a renewable energy resource. 3. Grant Funding:OCSD is committed to advancing the state of knowledge in the treatment and management of wastewater through the application of innovative and alternative technologies. To this end,OCSD supports grants assistance to offset its research and special projects. a. Support appropriations legislation, bonds, programs,and projects that provide funding for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation,special studies and research or projects relating to security,environmental education,water quality,wastewater processing,urban runoff,and water recycling. b. Support projects that provide for public benefit,over projects that are primarily intended for private benefit or gain. c. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low value for high administrative costs. 4. Labor Relations:OCSD is committed to the exercise of and provision of orderly procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations,including, but not limited to, meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work,and other terms and conditions of employment. As Congress considers reforming the federal tax code,many of the provisions subject to reform may impact labor relations. 8 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan a. Support measures to reform current workers compensation formulas to rely on higher thresholds for compensation or a proportionate exposure formula. b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens on special districts. c. Support measures to ease applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA)on public agencies. d. Oppose any measure imposing compulsory and binding arbitration with respect to public employees. e. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local government mandated employee benefits that are more properly decided at the local bargaining table. f. Oppose efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and imposing regulations on an outside agency. g. Oppose any measure granting public employees the right to strike. It. Oppose a new mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees. 5. Planning:OCSD ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in order to deliver the highest quality facilities. a. Support reform of existing state, regional,and local planning processes only if directly linked to reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and local governments. b. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the public facilities necessary to support expected growth. c. Support proposals encouraging regional,sub-regional or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies,especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals. d. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns of cities affected by the proposed consolidation. e. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to participate in the Southern California Association of Governments'(SCAG)sub-regional process. 6. Public Health: Protection of public health is OCSD's core mission. OCSD will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. a. Support hazard mitigation,emergency response,planning and recovery through direct legislation, policy directives and funding toward floodplain security within the Santa Ana River watershed. b. Support(generally) measures that provide for improved public health through regulation. c. Support the protection of public health through the construction and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology. 9 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan 7. Public Works:OCSD is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that provides wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers. a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment works and sewerage collection systems. b. Support legislation that allows public agencies to procure goods and services in manners similar to private industry,thereby reducing overall costs of delivery. c. Support legislation that improves the Utility Underground Service Alert Program in order to improve coordination, identification,minimize damage, minimize environmental risks and minimize cost exposure to publicly owned facilities when contractors are performing sub-surface work. d. Support a comprehensive response to the State's electricity and natural gas shortages that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of municipalities to provide power, recognizes that infrastructure(i.e.emergency and standby generators)exists that could be employed temporarily during periods with minimal air quality impact and protects ratepayers(including cities and special districts) against dramatic rate increases and statewide power outages. e. Support legislation that allows OCSD to utilize the Best Value Design/Build option for the construction of public works projects. f. Oppose Buy American mandates legislation that would increase project costs or prevent the use of the most innovative technologies. 8. Revenue and Taxation:Track pending legislation to ensure OCSD remains in compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues and the investment of public funds. a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state and would result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting. b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without the adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfill to offset the lost revenues of those local governments. d. Oppose measures that allow state retention of existing local revenue sources, including the special district share of property tax,sales tax,vehicle license fees and rate payer fees. e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal services to fund programs for which the state is responsible,particularly the courts, health,and welfare programs. 9. Special Districts:OCSD supports the maintenance of special districts to provide specific services, in response citizen's demands,in a cost effective manner. 10 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan a. Support outreach to local, regional,and state elected officials to foster a greater understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate reserves and the successful short-and-long-term operation of water and wastewater agencies. b. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies(ACWA), California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA),and California Special Districts Association (CSDA)in any future discussions or negotiations pertaining to the legislative and budget issues relative to preserving control of members'reserves. c. Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing and operations. d. Oppose measures that create or grant powers to sub-regional or regional bodies that would result in an infringement on clearly local concerns. e. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve funds held by water and wastewater districts. f. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments. g. Oppose efforts that diminish OCSD's ability to govern efficiently and effectively, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors. 10. Water Quality and Supply:OCSD is committed to participating collaboratively in the protection of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve. a. Support federal contribution for the removal of rip rap from Santa Ana River. b. Support(generally)measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the region, including drought relief legislation. c. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies, including support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the Orange County Water District and OCSD to create new water supplies through recycling. d. Support U.S.Army Corps of Engineers projects for Orange County regarding watershed and water quality protection and sand replenishment. e. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water. f. Support"watershed-based" solutions,including cost-shared studies with the US Army Corps of Engineers of water quality impairments that reflect state-of-the-art science. g. Support policy development,funding, and research for addressing urban runoff and beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of bacterial,viral and other contaminants and human pathogens. h. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards,as needed,to ensure the objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use. i. Support legislation that would direct USEPA levied fines to remain in the region. j. Support legislation that clarifies the use of Clean Water Act citizen suits that are frivolous and/or abusive of congressional intent. k. Support measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our ocean water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects, including integrated permitting 11 January 2015 Orange County Sanitation District 2015 Legislative Plan approaches that can reduce costs and achieve water quality improvements while allowing permits to be tailored to the needs of Orange County and its watershed. I. Support national aspirational goal through legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency in construction of water efficient buildings and communities. m. Support legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency through state and federal assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. n. Support legislation that provides for the development of the watershed approach, including watershed management plans and watershed-based permitting. o. Oppose proposed environmental constraints on government agencies that would result in economic damage to the region while providing only minimal protections. p. Oppose the imposition of statewide/nationwide fees for environmental cleanup that is privately caused or regional in nature(e.g.,when the nexus between those responsible for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or mitigation is absent). q. Support measures to provide federal assistance to support urban runoff studies and urban runoff reduction. r. Support federal BEACHES Program to ensure that clean beach projects remain a top priority for the state,whether through negotiations on upcoming resources bonds, in setting of legislative priorities, implementation of funding programs,and in any other relevant process. 12 January 2015 Public Affairs Activity Calendar 3rd Quarter FY 14/15 (Jan/Feb/Mar) January IScience Night- Courrages Elementary School February IScience Night- Sunny Hills High School March IGarden Grove Tet Festival March IChildrens Water Festival March lWestminster Spring Festival 4rd Quarter FY 14/15 (Apr/May/June) April Orange County Science and Engineering Fair May Public Works Day May OCSD Honor Walk June ITustin Chili Cook Off June I FV Summerfest 1st Quarter FY 15/16 (Jul/Aug/Sep) August OCSD/OCWD Open House September I HB Green Expo September IState of the District Event September lCoastal Clean Up Day September IOCSD Annaul Report September IVIP Luncheon 2rd Quarter FY 15/16 (Oct/Nov/Dec) October ITustin Tiller Days October lWings, Wheels & Roters Los Al October IPlacentia Heritage Festival October IOCSD Halloween Fesitval December I Holiday Lunch's 3rd Quarter FY 15116 (Jan/Feb/Mar) January lCourages School Science Night February I Garden Grove Tet Festival February lCosta Mesa High School Green Career Expo March lWestminster Spring Festival March Children's Water Festival Public Affairs Activity Calendar March jBiosollds Annual Report March lAnnual OCSD Retirement Recognition 4rd Quarter FY 15/16 (Apr/May/June) April Orange County Science and Engineering Fair May IOC Public Works Day May 11wine Korean Festival May I OCSD Honor Walk June ITustin Chili Cook Off June I FV Summerfest 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 CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Clean Water Act CWEA California Water Environment Association EIR Environmental Impact Report EMT Executive Management Team EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease FSSD Facilities Support Services Department gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) 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 GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TDS Total Dissolved Solids TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load TSS Total Suspended Solids WDR Waste Discharge Requirements WEF Water Environment Federation WERF Water Environment Research Foundation Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also know 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. Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the DrT 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 (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 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.