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Legislative and Public 1 8:00 A.M.
Affairs Special Committee 1 Administration Building
Conference Room A& B
10844Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Troy Edgar(Los Alamitos)
Tom Beamish (La Habra)
David Benavides (Santa Ana)
John Nielsen (Tustin)
Brad Reese (Villa Park)
John Withers (IRWD)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk
of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on
miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only
and require no action by the Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on February 10, 2014.
NON-CONSENT ITEMS:
2. Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Orange County Santiation District 2014 Legislative Platform
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
3. Federal Legislative Update
4. State Legislative Update
5. OCSD Community Outreach and 60"Anniversary Updates
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 14, 2014, at 8:00 a.m.
Accommodations for the Disabled: Meefing Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability
related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at
(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability
and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda
has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours 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.
Made E.Ayala
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7130
mavala(&,ocsd.com
For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7110 iherbera(gocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirelli(glocsd.com
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MINUTES
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
The Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting convened on
Monday, February 10, 2014, at 8:05 a.m. in the Administration Building of the
Orange County Sanitation District. Director Withers led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT
PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager
Troy Edgar, Board Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities
John Nielsen, Operations Committee Support Services
Chair Nick Kanetis, Director of Engineering
Brad Reese, Administration Committee Jeff Reed, Director of Human
Chair Resources
John Withers, Administration Ed Torres, Director of Operations and
Committee Vice-Chair Maintenance
David Benavides, Director Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Administrative Services
Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board
Jim Colston
Faviola Miranda
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Beamish, Board Vice-Chair OTHERS PRESENT:
Heather Stratman, Townsend Public
Affairs
Eric Saperstein, ENS Resources (via
teleconference)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee
February 10, 2014
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REPORTS:
General Manager, Jim Herberg, reported that he along with Board Chair Edgar,
Board Vice-Chair Beamish, and Director Nielsen will be attending the future CASA
Conference in Washington DC. They will be making congressional visits. Director
of Engineering, Nick Kanetis, will also be attending as he will be moderating a
session during the conference. Mr. Herberg added that SAWPA General
Manager, Celeste Cantu will also be joining OCSD members in various
congressional meetings as they directly relate to the SARI Line.
Mr. Herberg announced that the Orange County Water District and OCSD have
been named the recipients of the 2014 U.S. Water Prize by the U.S. Water
Alliance for the Ground Water Replenishment System.
Chair Edgar announced that he will be providing a report of his recent attendance
to the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Chair Edgar reported that he and Vice-Chair Beamish attended a recent SAWPA
Board Meeting, at which they presented leadership certificates, on behalf of
OCSD, to Ron Sullivan and Don Galleano for their work with OCSD during the
arbitration process.
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED: Approve the minutes for the
Committee meeting held on January 13, 2014.
AYES: Edgar, Nielsen, Reese, and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Beamish and Benavides
2. Agenda previously revised to remove this item.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
3. Legislative Advocates' Contracts
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Jim Colston, Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager,
gave a brief informative on the current agreements with the legislative
advocates, and the future outlook of the legislative affairs program.
Director Benavides arrived at the meeting at 8:08 a.m.
The Committee discussed the following: possibly extending the current
agreements for another year; advertising a Request for Proposal in the
future for these services; current services being provided; and needs of the
District in this area. Staff responded to questions.
4. Federal Legislative Affairs
Mr. Sapirstein gave a brief federal legislative update that included the
following: meetings scheduled to take place in Washington DC with Orange
County delegation; providing a future update to the Army Corp of
Engineers; Water SMART program funding; recent visit by EPA; possible
additional future funding for existing program to combat drought.
Mr. Sapirstein responded to questions from the Committee.
5. State Legislative Affairs
Ms. Stratman gave an update on the District's bill, SB 946. She also gave
brief updates on: possible water bonds and funding resources for GWRS
expansion; updates and information on AB1831 and S6932.
Ms. Stratman responded to questions from the Committee.
6. Public Affairs Update
Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, provided an update about the
recent and upcoming events the District is planning on attending as part of
the Community Outreach Program. She also announced May 2151 as the
date of the VIP Breakfast, part of the District's 60" Anniversary celebratory
events. A follow-up meeting to the first meeting regarding odor complaint
issues—with the community—was being planned.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee
February 10, 2014
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 8:53 a.m.
Submitted by:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Mo%io/cia4re T03/26/14r
AGENDA REPORT Item Numbe I em Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Jim Colston, Environmental Compliance Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DRAFT 2014 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2014 Legislative Platform.
SUMMARY
Since 2006, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has annually approved a
Legislative Platform which provides a list of key issues for OCSD's staff, management,
Board of Directors and legislative advocates to follow during the legislative year.
Additionally, the Legislative Platform provides direction to the staff and management on
how coordinate advocacy efforts with wastewater associations and state and federal
legislative bodies.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
2006-2013, annually approve the OCSD Legislative Platform
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE
NA
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ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments(s)are attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(mm w.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package and attachments:
• OCSD 2014 Legislative Platform
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Legislative Affairs Team
OCSD Staff
James Colston (714)593-7450 jcolston@ocsd.coml
Environmental Compliance Manager
James Herberg (714)593-7110 jherberg@ocsd.com
General Manager
Robert Ghirelli, (714)593-7400 rghirelli@ocsd.com
Assistant General Manager
Federal Lobbying Team
Eric Sapirstein (202)466-3755 esap@
ENS Resources ensresources.com
Sacramento Lobbying Team
Townsend Public Affairs
Christopher Townsend (949)399-9050 cownsend@TownsendPA.com
Heather Stratman (949)399-9050 hstratman@TownsendPA.com
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Introduction
The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)recognizes the need for an active State and Federal
legislative advocacy program to ensure the interests of the ratepayer and Board of Directors are
protected.Towards that end,the legislative affairs 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 Platform,which is a summary of goals, key issues
and OCSD's policy position.The following legislative policies have been developed by OCSD staff and
legislative advocates in consideration of OCSD service area cities' 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 Platform is a dynamic document,adopted annually and changing to the
needs of the Board.
The legislative affairs team,in conjunction with the Board,may take appropriate action consistent with
the Legislative Platform, 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 the District,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(OCW D, MWDOC,etc.)as well as State Agencies such as
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA),the California Special Districts Association
(CSDA)and the Association of California Water Agencies(ACWA).
2. For those bills that are being tracked where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board-
adopted Legislative Platform 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 signature stamp,so long as a clear policy
direction exists.
4. A summary of bills being tracked will be presented to the Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee monthly.
5. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative Platform or is a politically
controversial issue,staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
6. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative Platform, 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.
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Legislative Goals for 2014
• Federal Goals
o Support CASA's Federal Legislative program and goals.
o Work with Congress and the EPA on the Sunshine on Conflicts Act to ensure passage or
implement rule changes.
o Work with Congress on legislative and regulatory changes related to the Clean Water
Act.
o Seek Federal Funding for projects,including infrastructure funding,ecosystem
restoration and alternative energy projects.
• State Goals
o Support SB 946 which would amend the OCSD District Act for governance purposes
o Monitor pertinent legislation and take positions as appropriate, based on Steering
Committee direction and the adopted Legislative Platform.
o Continue to monitor the State Budget and aggressively protect local property taxes.
o Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills.
o Seek state funding through grants
Federal and State 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 the district 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.
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.
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2. eiosolids:OCSD strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options
performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment.
a. Support legislation that supports the use of biosolids as on non-food production
agricultural lands.
b. Support policies that encourage biosolids product use by horticulture and retail
consumers.
c. Oppose legislation that bans the use of biosolids for land application in any region,
county,or state.
d. Support science-based legislation that establishes a state-wide regulatory system for
biosolids management.
3. Grant Funding:OCSD is committed to offsetting its research,special projects and wastewater
infrastructure project and construction costs by obtaining funding through grants and
cooperative agreements.
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,water conservation, and water recycling.
b. Support projects that provide for public benefit,over projects that are primarily
intended for private benefit or gain.
c. Support continued federal funding for protecting and realigning the Santa Ana River
Interceptor project and for secondary treatment upgrades.
d. 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.
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 ofthe 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.
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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.
h. 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'(SLAG)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.
7. Public Works:OCSD is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that
provide 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
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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.
B. 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.
a. Support outreach to local, regional,and state elected officials to foster a greater
understanding regardingthe 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.
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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 continued federal and state funding for the Santa Ana River Interceptor
Relocation project.
b. Support(generally)measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the
region.
c. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies,including
support forthe Groundwater Replenishment System project bythe 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.
In. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards,as needed,to ensure the
objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use.
i. Support measures to develop a state-wide consistent policy for total maximum daily
load(TMDL) listing and delisting.
j. Support State General Fund subventions and Bond revenue to special districts for local
and regional efforts that educate the public on urban runoff,which provide for long-
term capital improvements(like storm drain diversions and filters),and encourage
municipalities to implement Urban Runoff Best Management Practices atthe local level.
k. Support legislation that would retain any Regional Board fines levied against a permit
violator within the Region of the fine.
I. Support legislation that provides"amnesty"from administrative civil liability(ACL)fines
from Regional Boards for agencies participating in comprehensive watershed studies
that will,when complete, address the problem that resulted in the ACL fine.
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m. Support efforts, including legislation, clarifying that Regional Water Quality Control
Board rules that require spending funds are unfunded mandates.
n. Support measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our ocean
water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects.
o. Support measures for alternative energy sources.
p. Support efforts to reduce the toxic and non-reusable waste load.
q. Support legislation and regulations that promote improved water use efficiency in
construction of water efficient buildings and communities.
r. 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.
s. Support legislation that provides for groundwater management on a local level,with
respect to coordination of programs, extraction and production rights, long-term
protection and groundwater quality protection.
t. Support legislation that provides for the development of the watershed approach,
including watershed management plans and watershed based permitting.
u. Oppose proposed environmental constraints on government agencies that would result
in economic damage to the region while providing only minimal protections.
v. Oppose efforts to make all NPDES permits the same. Requirements of other permits
may be too onerous or not applicable. OCSD's permit should be tailored to the Orange
County region and watershed.
w. 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).
x. Support measures supporting urban runoff studies and urban runoff reduction.
y. Support Coastal Water Quality efforts 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.
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RESOORCES
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Colston
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: March 4, 2014
SUBJECT: Washington Update
The past month was dedicated to the District's visit to Washington as part of the
California Association of Sanitation Agencies'Washington Conference. We arranged
for a series of meetings for the District's Board Chair, staff and the Executive
Director of SAWPA to discuss ongoing project actions surrounding the SARI Line
realignment and removal of rip rap. Additionally, meetings with the District's
delegation were arranged as well as with Representative Ken Calvert office who
shares an interest in the SARI Line and its status.
District Officials Meet with U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
As part of the ongoing effort to address the priority to develop a fair resolution of
cost sharing of rip rap removal and placement of new armoring along the Santa Ana
River, the District met with the Col. Toy, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Civil Works and
senior USACE civilian officials. At this meeting, the status of the removal process
and the priority to develop an equitable allocation of costs was discussed. USACE
were receptive to the issue and the priority to develop a fair outcome. The District
was advised to work with the L.A. District officials to finalize an understanding that
would then, if necessary, be forwarded to USACE San Francisco and Headquarters
for approval. A meeting with District officials is being arranged to facilitate a timely
agreement.
In addition to these meetings, a series of discussions with the House congressional
delegation occurred. The meetings were held to review the SARI Line as well as
issues of concern to the wastewater industry, including conflict of interest rules,
citizen suits, and funding using tax exempt securities. In these meetings, the
delegation and staff expressed support for the District and its priorities.
ENS Resources,Inc.
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Washington,D.C.20005
Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787
Water Recycling
In response to the ongoing drought, Senator Feinstein and Boxer introduced the
California Emergency Drought Relief Act (S. 2016) that seeks to provide emergency
funding assistance to programs and projects that can address water shortages and
other drought impacts. Earlier in the month, we provided a summary of the key
provisions in S. 2016 of interest to the District The emergency funding is directed
at immediate needs, but it may offer a new avenue to secure assistance for the
District's water recycling feasibility study goal. At the same time, the House
witnessed a flurry of activity to develop legislation in response to S. 2016. A draft
measure that is expected to be introduced shortly will emphasize funding for water
conservation, including recycling, projects. Once introduced, we anticipate the
measure will serve as a vehicle for the House and Senate to promote funding for
water recycling needs.
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
The fiscal year 2015 budget was finalized and readied for release on March 4. As
part of this process, congressional offices are requesting information on project and
program needs. This does not mean that the earmark ban policy has been reversed.
Instead, it appears that Congress is continuing to seek project needs in an effort to
provide directives to federal agencies on how to allocate resources. To this end, we
provided to the District Senator Feinstein's request form for project assistance. This
offers an opportunity for the District to advance its needs as they relate to emission
control retrofits.
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Washington,D.C.20005
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE N1e;lino/Dace
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FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Heather Dion Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs
SUBJECT: STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File.
SUMMARY
State Legislative and Political Update
Friday, February 21s1 was the deadline to introduce new bills. There were over 1100
new bills introduced. Many of the introduced measures were in the form of spot bills,
and the details will be fleshed out in the coming weeks and months. All bills must
remain in print for 30 days before they can be assigned a policy committee hearing.
Governor Brown and Legislative leadership introduced emergency drought legislation in
late-February to provide $687 million to local communities for drought related
assistance and water projects. The money will comes from a variety of sources,
including Proposition 84, the 2006 approved water bond, as well as a 2006 approved
housing bond, a 2006 proved flood bond and about $40 million from cap and trade
funds.
The legislation was prepared by Senate President Pro Tern Steinberg, would expedite
help for communities facing the drought and would support shovel-ready water projects
that would improve water supply through recycling, storm water capture, groundwater
recharge and would help secure drinking water supplies for communities that are
severely impacted. The proposed language would set a July 1s1 deadline for state
agencies to approve water recycling and storm water reuse projects as well as
appropriate $11 million of existing state and federal funds for clean drinking water
programs, speed up funding for expanded use of recycled water and storm water
capture projects, and direct the State Water Resources Control Board to expedite
spending money to help disadvantaged communities. The bill also directs the California
Department of Public Health to adopt new groundwater replenishment regulations by
July 1, 2014. Several of the proposals included in the legislative package were
proposed in the Governor's January budget and will now be expedited. The bills
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passed both the Senate and the Assembly and will be sent to the Governor for his
signature. The bills will take effect immediately.
Highlights include:
• AB 79/SB 103 appropriates $193.9 million for drought related activities.
o $30 million to DWR from cap and trade auction revenues for the reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions and local water use efficiency programs;
o $25.3 million from the General Fund to Department of Social Services for
food assistance for those impacted by the drought;
o $7 million for small and severely disadvantaged communities for no- and
low-cost loans to improve water quality compliance;
o $1.2 million to SWRCB, as well as $1 million to DWR, for the monitoring
and measurement of groundwater statewide;
o $15 million from the General Fund to DPH for emergency drinking water
assistance for drought impacted areas;
o $13 million from the General Fund to the California Conservation Corps to
conduct water efficiency and drought-response projects and education;
o $1 million from the General Fund to DWR for immediate public education
about water through the Save Our Water campaign;
o $77 million from Prop 1E to DWR for state and local programs for flood
protection, water supply, and water reliability.
• AB 80/SB 104 appropriates $472.5 million for drought related activities.
o $472.5 million for IRWM grants and accelerates the allocation of funds
and required co-benefits for water supply, water efficiency, and/or drought;
o $10 million of existing funding to the Department of Housing and
Community Development for rental assistance related to the drought;
It should also be noted that AB 80/SB 104 revises the definition of a drought year and
applies the new definition to increased penalties for illegal water diversion during
drought years. Additionally, the emergency regulations pertaining to water recycling are
amended to include critically dry and drought years as eligible criteria.
Water Bond
SB 848 (Wolk) was passed out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee on
February 11th with a 6-2 vote and was passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and
Water Committee on a 6-0 vote. The bill will next be heard in the Senate Governance
and Finance Committee which is chaired by Senator Wolk. Both ACWA and
Metropolitan have taken an oppose unless amended position on the bill.
Eight other pieces of legislation have been introduced to replace the current water bond.
1. AB 1331 (Rendon), the $6.5 billion bond measure proposed is set for a hearing
on March 251" in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
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2. AB 1445 (Logue) is a $5.8 billion water bond bill specific to the storage of ground
and surface water. A new amendment takes $1 billion away from water storage
and creates a new category of Clean and Safe Drinking Water Programs.
3. AB 2043 (Conway/Bigelow), introduced in the days leading up the bill
introduction deadline by Assembly Republican leader Connie Conway and
Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee Vice Chair Frank Bigelow. The
plan would provide competitive funding for critical water storage, groundwater,
Delta restoration, water quality, and drought relief projects statewide. This
proposal would authorize the sale of $7.935 billion in general obligation bonds
with process going to fund the following:
a. $3 billion for water storage including surface storage projects
b. $1 billion for groundwater protection and water quality
c. $1.5 billion for Delta sustainability
d. $1.19 billion for regional water supply reliability
e. $395 for drought relief, wastewater treatment, and safe drinking water
f. $1.05 billion for water recycling projects and advanced water treatment
technology
4. Senator Perea is working on a $9.25 billion water bond measure. The language
has not yet been introduced but will focus on funding for storage and Delta
sustainability.
5. SB 40 (Pavley) is currently a spot bill with an urgency clause.
6. SB 927 (Cannella), was introduced in late January by Senator's Vidak and
Cannella . The measure is a proposed $9.2 billion bond that pares down the $11
billion water bond that is currently scheduled to be on the ballot. SB 927
(Cannella) prioritizes water storage, clean drinking water, and protecting the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water supply.
7. SB 1080 (Fuller) is a spot bill that was introduced in mid-February.
8. SB 1250 (Hueso) introduced a spot bill with an urgency clause.
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s) are attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments:
• Breakdown of three of the key bond measure under consideration: AB 1331
(Rendon) SB 848 (Wolk), and SB 927 (Cannella).
• Legislative Matrix
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AB 1331 (Rendon) Summary
Total Bond - $6.5 Billion
Chapter 5: Clean and Safe Drinking Water - t Billion
For expenditures, grants, and loans for projects that improve water quality or help provide clean
and safe drinking water to all Californians
$400,000,000 allocated to the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Small Community
Grant Fund created for grants for wastewater treatment projects.
$100,000,000 for deposit in the Emergency Clean Water Grant Fund for grants and direct
expenditures to finance public health emergencies and urgent actions to ensure that safe
drinking water supplies are available to all Californians. Eligible projects include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Providing interim water supplies when necessary to protect public health
• Identifying, planning, designing and constructing projects that improve existing water
systems to provide safe, reliable, accessible, and affordable drinking water
• Establishing connections to an adjacent water system
• The design, purchase, installation, and initial operating costs for interim water treatment
equipment and systems.
$400,000,000 allocated for grants and loans for public water system infrastructure
improvements and related actions to meet safe drinking water standards, ensure affordable
drinking water, or both.
Up to $100,000,000 shall be available for improving ground water quality, including but not
limited to, the costs of planning, design, and construction of improvements necessary to resume
delivery of safe drinking water.
WatershedsChapter 6: Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Funds available, upon appropriation by the legislature, for expenditures and grants for
multibenefit ecosystem and watershed projection and restoration projects in accordance with
statewide priorities including projects focusing on topics such as promoting educational
opportunities to instruct and inform Californians, including young people, about the value of
watersheds.
$500,000,000 allocated to fulfill the obligations of the State of California in complying with the
terms of Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement or the San Joaquin River Restoration
Settlement
$250,000,000 allocated to the Natural Resources Agency to support protects of a state
conservancy as provide in the conservancy's strategic plan.
For expenditures and competitive grants and loans to respond to climate change and contribute
to regional water security.
• Help water infrastructures system adapt to climate change, including, but not limited to,
sea-level rise
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• Incentivize water agencies through each watershed to collaborate in managing the
region's water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure
• Improve regional water self-reliance, including projects that reduce future reliance on the
Delta watershed in meeting California's future water supply needs.
'Cost share from nonstate sources of not less than 50% of the total costs of the project shall be
required. Cost sharing may be waived of reduced for projects that directly benefit
disadvantaged communities or an economically distressed area.
Grants receiving funding from this chapter shall demonstrate that the integrated regional water
management plan the applicant's project implements addresses the risk in the region to water
supply and water infrastructure arising from climate change. Projects include, but are not
limited to:
• Water reuse and recycling
• Local and regional surface and underground water storage
• Ground water aquifer clean up or recharge project
• Water desalination projects
$1,000,000,000 allocated to the hydrologic regions as identified in the California Water plan
• North Coast: $45,000,000.
• San Francisco Bay: $132,000,000.
• Central Coast: $58,000,000.
• Los Angeles sub region: $198,000,000.
• Santa Ana sub region: $128,000,000.
• San Diego sub region: $87,000,000.
• Sacramento River: $76,000,000.
• San Joaquin River: $64,000,000.
• Tulare/Kern: $70,000,000.
• North/South Lahontan: $51,000,000.
• Colorado River Basin: $47,000,000.
• Mountain Counties Overlay: $44,000,000.
$500,000,000 allocated for grants and loans for water recycling and advanced treatment
technology projects including:
• Water recycling projects
• Contaminant and salt removal projects, including, but not limited to, ground water and
seawater desalination
• Dedicated distribution infrastructure for recycled water and commercial and industrial
end-user retrofit projects to allow use of recycled water.
• Pilot projects for new salt and contaminant removal technology
• Ground water recharge infrastructure related to recycle seawater
• Technical assistance and grant writing assistance for disadvantaged communities
Up to $250,000,000 allocated for direct expenditures, grants, and loans for water conservation
and water use efficiency including unban water conservation plans, projects, and programs.
Up to $250,000,000 may be available for grants and loans for multibeneft storm water
management projects. Eligible projects may include, but not limited to, green infrastructure,
rainwater, and storm water capture projects, and storm water treatment facilities.
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Chapter 8: D-
Funds available, upon appropriation by the legislature from the fund, for grants and direct
expenditures to improve the sustainability of the Delta. This chapter provides state funding for
public benefits assorted with projects need to assist in the Delta's sustainability as a vital
resource for fish, wildlife, water quality, water supply, agriculture, and recreation.
For expenditures, competitive grants, and loans for public benefits associated with projects that
expand the state's water storage capacity.
$300,000,000 is appropriated to the commission during each fiscal year from 2015/16-2019/20
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SB 848 (Wolk) Summary
Total Bond - $6.475 Billion
Chapter 3: Safe Water Drinking Projects - Billion
$500,000,000 allocated to the state board for projects to address immediate safe drinking water
as follows:
• $100,000,000 shall be available to finance urgent public health emergency actions to
ensure safe drinking water supplies are available
• $400,000,000 shall be available for grants and loans for public water system
infrastructure improvements to meet safe drinking water standards
• Construction grants shall be limited to $5,000,000 per project however the state board
may set a limit of not more than $20,000,000 for projects that provided regional or
shared solutions among multiple entities, at least one of which is a small disadvantaged
community. Additionally, $25,000,000 may be expended for technical assistant to
eligible communities.
$1,500,000,000 allocated to the department for grants for projects that develop, improve, or
implement an adopted integrated regional water management plan
• $100,000,000 shall be available for grants for projects that significantly advance the
application and effectiveness of innovative integrated regional water management
strategies
• $1,400,000 shall be allocated to hydrology regions identified for purposes of integrated
regional water management planning in accordance with the following schedule:
• North Coast: $66,000,000.
• San Francisco Bay: $196,000,000.
• Central Coast: $85,000,000.
• Los Angeles sub region: $267,000,000.
• Santa Ana sub region: $191,000,000.
• San Diego sub region: $146,000,000.
• Sacramento River: $117,000,000.
• San Joaquin River: $96,000,000.
• Tulare/Kern (Tulare Lake): $97,000,000.
• North/South Lahontan: $72,000,000.
• Colorado River Basin: $67,000,000.
$400,000,000 allocated to the state board for deposit in the Small Communities Grant
Subaccount for grants for waste water treatment projects to keep out contaminants
• $20,000,000 shall be available to the state board for deposit into the Private Well and
Septic Tank Investment Fund
$1,100,000,000 allocated for water quality and watershed protection projects of statewide
significance as follows:
• $600,000,000 shall be available to the Delta Conservancy for water quality
• $500,000,000 shall be available for water quality, river, and watershed protection and
restoration projects of statewide importance outside of the Delta. Eligible projects include
those that reduce pollution or contamination of major water bodies of the state, assist in
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the protection or recovery of endangered, threatened, wetland, or migratory species, or
protect or restore natural system functions that contribute to water supply, water quality,
or flood management.
$600,000,000 allocated for watershed protection and water quality protects outside the Delta.
For disaster preparedness, flood control and stormwater management
$500,000,000 allocated for the department to implement the Central Valley Flood Protection
Plan
$75,000,000 allocated to the Natural Resources Agency for flood control projects on public
lands that provide critical flood, water quality, and wetland ecosystem benefits to the San
Francisco Bay region.
$375,000,000 allocated to the state board for competitive grants and loans for storm water
management an projects.
$25,000,000 allocated to the Department of Conservation for competitive grants for qualified
special districts an nonprofit organization for project that reduce or manage runoff from
agricultural lands for the benefit of surface and groundwater quality.
$400,000,000 allocated to reduce the risk of levee failure and flood of the Delta
For the commission for water system operation improvements
$1,000,000,000 allocated to the commission for water system operational improvements.
Eligible projects consist only of the following:
• Surface storage projects identified in the CALFED Bay-Della Programmatic Record of
Decision, dated August 28, 2000, except that projects at Lake Shasta shall not be
eligible
• Groundwater storage projects and groundwater contamination prevention or remediation
projects
• Conjunctive use and reservoir reoperation projects
• Projects that restore the capacity of reservoirs currently impaired
• Projects that result in permanent reduction of water exported from the Delta
• Recycled water storage facilities
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SB 927 (Cannella and Vidak) Summary
Total Bond - $9.217 Billion
$90,000,000 allocated upon appropriation by the Legislature from the fund, for planning, design
and construction of local and regional drought relief projects that reduce the impacts of drought
conditions, including by not limited to, the impacts of reductions in Delta diversions. Eligible
projects include all of the following:
• Water conservation and efficiency projects, including installation of the most water
efficient fixtures commercially available.
• Water recycling and related infrastructure.
• Groundwater cleanup.
• Local and regional conveyance projects that improve water supplies and public benefits
associated with conveyance facilities.
• Other local and regional water supply reliability projects.
• Local and regional surface water storage projects that provide emergency water supplies
and water supply reliability in drought conditions.
$72,000,000 shall be available for deposit into the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
created.
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Funds allocated upon appropriation by the Legislature, from the fund to the department for
competitive grants and expenditures. Eligible projects include those in adopted IRWM Plans.
Funds shall be allocated as follows:
• North Coast: $45,000,000.
• San Francisco Bay: $132,000,000.
• Central Coast: $58,000,000.
• Los Angeles subregion: $198,000,000.
• Santa Ana subregion: $128,000,000.
• San Diego subregion: $87,000,000.
• Sacramento River: $76,000,000.
• San Joaquin River: $64,000,000.
• Tulare/Kern: $70,000,000.
• North/South Lahontan: $51,000,000.
• Colorado River Basin: $47,000,000.
• Mountain Counties Overlay: $44,000,000.
• Interregional: $40,000,000.
Interregional funds may be expended directly or granted by the department to address
multiregional needs or state priorities, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
• Investing in new water technology development and deployment.
• Meeting state water recycling and water conservation goals.
• Adapting to climate change impacts.
• Reducing contributions to climate change.
• Other projects to improve statewide water management systems.
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• Other projects and activities designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged communities
or economically distressed areas including technical and grant writing assistance
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,Funds allocated upon appropriation by the Legislature form the fund, for expenditures, grants,
and loans for project to prevent or reduce the contamination of groundwater that serves as a
source for drinking water. Projects shall be consistent with an adopted integrated regional water
management plan and based on the following criteria:
• The threat posed by groundwater contamination to the affected community's overall
drinking water supplies, including the need for treatment of alternative supplies if
groundwater is not available due to contamination.
• The potential for groundwater contamination to spread and reduce drinking water supply
and water storage for nearby population areas.
• The potential of the project, if fully implemented, to enhance local water supply reliability.
• The potential of the project to increase opportunities for groundwater recharge and
optimization of groundwater supplies.
• The State Department of Public Health shall give additional consideration to projects that
meet any of the following criteria:
• The project is implemented pursuant to a comprehensive basinwide groundwater quality
management and remediation plan or is necessary to develop a comprehensive
groundwater plan.
• Affected groundwater provides a local supply that, if contaminated and not remediated,
will require import of additional water from outside the region.
• The project will serve an economically disadvantaged community or an economically
distressed area.
• The project addresses contamination at a site where the responsible parties have not
been identified or where the responsible parties are unwilling or unable to pay for
cleanup.
$100,000,000 shall be available for costs associated with projects, programs, or activities that
meet the requirements of this section and both of the following criteria:
• The costs are part of a basinwide management and remediation plan for which federal
funds have been allocated.
• The costs address contamination at a site on the list maintained by the Department of
Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the Health and Safety Code or a
site listed on the National Priorities List pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
$400,000,000 shall be available to the State Department of Public Health, or a successor
agency, for grants and direct expenditures to finance emergency and urgent actions in
accordance with this section on behalf of disadvantaged communities and economically
distressed areas to ensure that safe drinking water supplies are available to all Californians.
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AB 2043 (Bigelow) Summary
Total Bond- $7.935 Billion
Million$200,000,000 shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature from the fund, for the
planning, design, and construction of local and regional drought relief projects that reduce the
impacts of drought conditions, including, of reductions in Delta diversions. Eligible projects
include all of the following:
• Water conservation and efficiency projects, including installation of the most water
efficient fixtures commercially available.
• Water recycling and related infrastructure
• Groundwater cleanup.
• Local and regional conveyance projects that improve water supplies and public benefits
associated with conveyance facilities.
• Other local and regional water supply reliability projects.
• Local and regional surface water storage projects that provide emergency water supplies
and water supply reliability in drought conditions.
Projects must provide sustainable water supply that does not contribute to groundwater
overdraft or increase surface water diversions and be capable of being operational within two
years of receiving the grant.
$75,000,000 shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature from the fund, to the State
Water Resources Control Board for grants for small community wastewater treatment projects
that protect water quality and meet all of the following criteria:
• The project is for the planning, design, permitting, construction, or improvement of a
wastewater treatment facility, sewer system, or related infrastructure necessary to meet
water quality standards or prevent contamination of surface water or groundwater
resources.
• The project will serve a community with a population of 20,000 or less
• The project meets other standards that may be established by the State Water
Resources Control Board with respect to the design, construction, financing, and
operation of the project.
$120,000,000 shall be available to the State Department of Public Health for grants to assist
small, rural, and disadvantaged community drinking water systems to provide clean drinking
water consistent with the criteria established under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund.
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Funds shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, from the fund to the department
for competitive grants and expenditures. The department shall award grants to eligible projects
that implement an adopted integrated regional water management plan. Funds may be
available as follows:
• North Coast: $36,000,000.
• San Francisco Bay: $105,600,000.
• Central Coast: $46,400,000.
• Los Angeles subregion: $158,400,000.
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• Santa Ana subregion: $102,400,000.
• San Diego subregion: $69,600,000.
• Sacramento River: $60,800,000.
• San Joaquin River: $51,200,000.
• Tulare/Kern: $56,000,000.
• North/South Lahontan: $40,800,000.
• Colorado River Basin: $37,600,000.
• Mountain Counties Overlay: $35,200,000.
• Interregional: $40,000,000.
$350,000,000 shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, from the fund to the
department for grants and expenditures for the planning, design, and construction of local and
regional conveyance projects that support regional and interregional connectivity and water
management. Projects shall be consistent with an adopted integrated regional water
management plan and shall provide one or more of the following benefits:
• Improvements in regional or interregional water supply and water supply reliability.
• Mitigation of conditions of groundwater overdraft, saline water intrusion, water quality
degradation, or subsidence.
• Adaptation to the impacts of hydrologic changes.
• Improved water security from drought, natural disasters, or other events that could
interrupt imported water supplies.
• Providing safe drinking water for disadvantaged communities and economically
distressed areas.
Chapter 7: D-
Funds shall be available, upon appropriation from the fund, for grants and direct expenditures
for projects to protect and enhance the sustainability of the Delta ecosystem, including any of
the following:
• Projects that advance the policy objectives described in Section 85020 of the Water
Code. The projects shall be implemented through a cooperative effort among regulatory
agencies, regulated and potentially regulated entities, and affected parties, including
state and federal water contractors. These funds may be expended for the preparation of
environmental documentation.
• Other projects to protect and restore native fish and wildlife dependent on the Delta
ecosystem, including the acquisition of water rights and the removal or reduction of
undesirable invasive species.
• Projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from exposed Delta soils.
• Projects that reduce impacts of mercury contamination of the Delta and its watersheds,
and remediation and elimination of continuing sources of mercury contamination.
• Scientific studies and assessments that support any of the projects authorized under
this section.
These funds are continuously appropriated from the fund, without regard to fiscal years, to the
commission for public benefits associated with water storage projects that improve the operation
of the state water system, are cost effective, and provide a net improvement in ecosystem and
water quality conditions, in accordance with this chapter. Funds authorized for, or made
available to, the commission
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Pursuant to this chapter shall be available and expended only for the purposes provided in this
chapter, and shall not be subject to appropriation or transfer by the Legislature or the Governor
for any other purpose.
Chapter 9: Groundwater Protection and Water Quality- . : tt ttt ttr
Funds shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature from the fund, for expenditures,
grants, and loans for projects to prevent or reduce the contamination of groundwater that serves
as a source of drinking water. Projects shall be consistent with an adopted integrated regional
water management plan. Funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be available to the
State Department of Public Health for projects necessary to protect public health by preventing
or reducing the contamination of groundwater that serves as a major source of drinking water
for a community. Projects will be based on the following criteria:
• The threat posed by groundwater contamination to the affected community's overall
drinking water supplies, including the need for treatment of alternative supplies if
groundwater is not available due to contamination.
• The potential for groundwater contamination to spread and reduce drinking water supply
and water storage for nearby population areas.
• The potential of the project, if fully implemented, to enhance local water supply reliability.
• The potential of the project to maximize opportunities to recharge vulnerable, high-use
groundwater basins and optimize groundwater supplies.
• The project addresses contamination at a site for which the courts or the appropriate
regulatory authority has not yet identified responsible parties, or where the identified
responsible parties are unwilling or unable to pay for the total cost of cleanup.
• The ability of the project to provide disadvantaged communities and economically
distressed areas with public drinking water infrastructure that provides clean and safe
drinking water supplies and ensures a sustainable groundwater supply.
$100,000,000 shall be available for costs associated with projects that meet the requirements of
this section as well as 1) The costs are part of a basinwide management remediation plan for
which federal funds have been allocated and 2)The costs addresses contamination at a site on
the list maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control.
$100,000,000 shall be available to the State Department of Public Health for grants and direct
expenditures to finance emergency and urgent actions in accordance with this section on behalf
of disadvantaged communities and economically distressed areas to ensure that safe drinking
water supplies are available to all Californians.
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$800,000,000 shall be available for grants and loans for water recycling and •advanced
treatment technology projects, including all of the following:
• Water recycling projects, including, but not limited to, treatment, storage, conveyance,
and distribution facilities for potable and nonpotable water recycling projects.
• Contaminant and salt removal projects, including, but not limited to, groundwater and
seawater desalination.
• Dedicated distribution infrastructure for recycled water, including residential, commercial,
agricultural, and industrial end-user retrofit projects to allow use of recycled water.
• Pilot projects for new salt and contaminant removal technology.
• Groundwater recharge infrastructure related to recycled water.
• Technical assistance and grant writing assistance for disadvantaged communities and
economically distressed areas.
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$250,000,000 shall be available for direct expenditures, grants, and loans for water
conservation and water use efficiency plans, projects, and programs
$50,000,000 shall be available for projects that are designed to help restore lost water supply
reliability in areas with widespread groundwater contamination in locations that contain sites that
are listed by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the
Health and Safety Code or a site listed on the National Priorities List
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Updated Monday, March 3, 2014
AB32 (Skjnne D) Energy: conservation: financial assistance.
Current Text: Amended: 6/24/2013 unc ncml
Introduced: 12/3/2012
Last Amend: 6/24/2013
Status: 9/12/2013-Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla.
Location: 9/12/2013-S. INACTIVE FILE
Desk Polio Desk Polio Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha Ptered
1st House 2nd House Conf.
Summary: Would extend the operation of the Energy Conservation Assistance Act of 1979 to January
1, 2020, and would thereby make an appropriation by extending the time during which the funds in a
continuously appropriated account are made available.
Position
Support If
Amended
AB 1 4 (Campos D) Open meetings: actions for violations.
Current Text: Amended: 1/27/2014 odf hNJ
Introduced: 1/28/2013
Last Amend: 1/27/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. G. &F.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf.
1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
Summary: Would expand the authorization for a district attorney or interested party to seek a judicial
determination that an action taken by a legislative body is null and void if the legislative body violated
the requirement that every agenda for a regular meeting or notice for a special meeting provide an
opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body on items being considered, as
specified.
Position
Oppose
AB371 (Sala s D) Sewage sludge: Kern County.
Current Text: Amended: 1/30/2014 nwl
Introduced: 2/14/2013
Last Amend: 1/30/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board from January 1, 2015, to
December 31, 2016, inclusive, to require additional testing 2 times per year on the effects of sewage
sludge or other biological solids to occur on properties in unincorporated areas of Kern County where
sewage sludge or other biological solids are imported from another California county, as prescribed.
This bill contains other related provisions.
Position
Oppose
AB 515 (Dickinson D) Environmental quality: California Environmental Quality Act: writ of mandate.
Current Text: Amended: 1/6/2014
Introduced: 2/20/2013
Last Amend: 1/6/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Corns. on E.Q. and JUD.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. C��
1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
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summary: i ne -aurornia cnwronmentai quamy Act requires one court, IT me tour[ nnas mac a PODIIC
agency has violated the requirements of the act, to issue an order, in the form of a peremptory writ of
mandate, specifying what actions by the public agency are necessary to comply with the requirements
of the act. This bill would require the writ to specify the time by which the public agency is to make an
Initial return of the writ containing specified Information. Because a public agency would be required to
file an initial return of a writ, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Position
AB 1249 (Sala s D) Integrated regional water management plans: nitrate contamination.
Current Text: Amended: 1/6/2014 of hrmi
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 1/6/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would require an integrated regional water management plan to include an explanation of
how the plan addresses nitrate contamination, or an explanation of why the plan does not address
nitrate contamination, if an area within the boundaries of the plan has been identified as a nitrate
high-risk area by the State Water Resources Control Board. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Position
AB 1331 (Randle D D) Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act of 2014.
Current Tent: Amended: 1/7/2014 naE n[mi
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 1/7/2014
Status: 1/7/2014-From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to
committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. &W.
Location: 1/7/2014-S. N.R. &W.
Desk EkOLFiscalKoaFDeskj Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed [Cheered]
15t House 2nd House Conc.
Calendar: 3/25/2014 9:30 a.m. - Room 112 SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER, PAVLEY,
Chair
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
AB 1445 (Logue R) California Water Infrastructure Act of 2024.
Current Text: Amended: 2/14/2014 of
Introduced: 1/6/2014
Last Amend: 2/14/2014
Status: 2/18/2014-Re-referred to Com. on W.,P. &W.
Location: 2/18/2014-A. W.,P. &W.
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor DeskDesk Pohc Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water
and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the
voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions.
This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Position
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AS 1674 (Blaelow R) Safe, Clean,and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012. Return to Aaenda Pecan
Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2014 rr ntml
Introduced: 2/12/2014
Status: 2/13/2014-From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
Location: 2/12/2014-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk P01ic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
Ss[ House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would amend the Safe,
Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012.
Position
AB 2040 (Garcla D) Public official compensation.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2014 r tum
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Status: 2/21/2014-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2014-A. PRINT
DeskDesk FP0llcY Fiscal Floor
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed) Chaptered
Ss[ House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would require a local agency to report to the Controller the annual compensation of Its
public officials, including, but not limited to, separately listing the name and title of each public official
and his or her monthly salary. This bill would also require a local agency that maintains an Internet
Web site to either post the annual compensation of its public officials, as specified, or post a link to
the Controller's Government Compensation in California Internet Web site. This bill would also define
terms for the purposes of these new duties. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Position
AB 2043 (Blaelow R) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2014 ra¢ ptm
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Status: 2/21/2014-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2014-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Co
1st House 2nd House Co nf. Enrolled) Vetoed Chaptered
nc.
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
AB 2194 (Mullin D) Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2014 n2 nseu
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Status: 2/21/2014-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2014-A. PRINT
Desk Polio KZFDesk Pond Fisc� Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 authorizes a community facilities district to
finance various services, including, but not limited to, flood and storm protection services, as specifed.
This bill would additionally authorize the financing of storm water management.
Position
AB 2403 (Rendo11 D) Local government: assessments,fees, and charges.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2014 uac lain)
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Page 3/6
Status: 2/24/2014-Read first time. Return W Aaends Report
Location: 2/21/2014-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law, the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific
procedures and parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with Articles XIII C and XIII D of the
California Constitution and defines various terms for these purposes. This bill would modify the
definition of water to specifically include recycled water and stormwater intended for water service.
This bill would also make legislative findings and declarations in this regard.
Position
AS 2686 (Peres D) Clean, Safe,and Reliable Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2014 u2 h,.
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Status: 2/24/2014-Read first time.
Location: 2/21/2014-A. PRINT
DeskDesk PolicO DeskDesk Poli� Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
SS ai (Pavia D) Alternative fuel and vehicle technologies: funding Programs.
Current Text: Amended: 9/6/2013 of n[ml
Introduced: 12/3/2012
Last Amend: 9/6/2013
Status: 9/11/2013-Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 9/9/2013-A.TRANS.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enr IIII eo d Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would require the state board, in consultation with the Bureau of Automotive Repair and
no later than June 30, 2015, to update the guidelines for the enhanced fleet modernization program
to include specified elements and to study and consider specified elements. The bill, in addition, would
establish compensation for replacement vehicles for low-income vehicle owners at not less than
$2,500 and would make this compensation available to an owner in addition to the compensation for
a retired vehicle. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Position
Support
SB 49g (Lars D) Solid waste: biomass conversion.
Current Text: Amended: 1/27/2014 r cca
Introduced: 2/21/2013
Last Amend: 1/27/2014
Status: 1/28/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Location: 1/28/2014-A. DESK
Desk Polio DeskDesk PolicO Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 defines "biomass conversion," to
mean the controlled combustion used for the production of heat or electricity of specified materials for
the purposes of the act. This bill would revise the definition of the term "biomass conversion" to mean
the production of heat, fuels, or electricity by the controlled combustion of, or the use of other
noncombustion thermal technologies on, those specified materials.
Position
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SB 785 (Wolk D) Design-build.
Return to Aaentla Reood
Current Text: Amended: 1/14/2014 uac ptml
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 1/14/2014
Status: 1/27/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Location: 1/27/2014-A. DESK p�
Desk Polio DeskDesk POIIcOFF Conf. I�EC
1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered
Summary: Current law authorizes the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, and various local agencies to use the design-build procurement process for
specified public works under different laws. This bill would repeal those authorizations, and enact
provisions that would authorize the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, and those local agencies, as defined, to use the design-build procurement process
for specified public works. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Position
Support in
Concept
SB 848 (Wolk D) Safe Drinking Water,Water Quality,and Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text: Amended: 2/20/2014 unt ptml
Introduced: 1/9/2014
Last Amend: 2/20/2014
Status: 2/26/2014-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes S. Noes 2. Page
2831.) (February 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 2/26/2014-5. APPR.
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Policy FFsca6rMwr Conf. Enrolled Vetoed) Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water
and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the
voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions.
This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Position
SB 927 (Cannella R) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text: Introduced: 1/29/2014 c blm
Introduced: 1/29/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Corns. on N.R. &W., E.Q., and GOV. &F.
Location: 2/6/2014-5. N.R. &W.
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would rename the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012 as the
Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014 and make conforming changes. The bill
would instead authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $9,217,000,000 by reducing the
amount available for projects related to drought relief and water supply reliability, as specified. The bill
would remove the authorization for funds to be available for ecosystem and watershed protection and
restoration projects, and would increase the amount of funds available for emergency and urgent
actions to ensure safe drinking water supplies in disadvantaged communities and economically
distressed areas.
Position
SB94€ (Hgff R) Community facilities: consolidated sanitation district.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/5/2014 �r hoe
Introduced: 2/5/2014
Status: 2/20/2014-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/20/2014-5. G. &F.
Desk PIs Fiscal Floor DeskDesk Poli� Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
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Summary: Would revise the governing body of a consolidated sanitation district located in Orange
County to instead include one member of the city council of each city, except the City of Yorba Linda,
as specified, one member of the county board of supervisors, one member of the governing body of
each sanitary district, as specified, one member of the governing body of a public agency empowered
to and engaged in the collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal of sewage, as specified, and
one member of the governing body of the Yorba Linda Water District. This bill contains other related
provisions.
Position
SIB 1080 (Fuller R) Safe,Clean,and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/19/2014 , , h,.
Introduced: 2/19/2014
Status: 2/27/2014-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/27/2014-5. RLS.
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Polio Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
15[ House 2nd House Conf.
Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water
and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the
voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would declare the Intent of the
Legislature to enact legislation to reduce the $11,140,000,000 bond.
Position
SB 1169 (Anderson R) Sanitary districts: district taxes.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2014 �df ytm
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Status: 2/21/2014-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
Location: 2/20/2014-S. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor 7Desk Flo Policy Fiscal or Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law establishes the Sanitary District Act of 1923, which authorizes the formation of
a sanitary district within an area, as specified. Current law allows a sanitary district to issue bonds.
Current law authorizes district taxes to be assessed, levied, and collected to pay the principal and
interest of the bonds issued by the district, to raise money for specified purposes, to pay any lawful
claims against the district, and to pay the running expenses of the district. This bill would make
technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
Position
Total Measures: 21
Total Tracking Forms: 21
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meeting Date
/14
AGENDA REPORT Item" �'
5
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Faviola Miranda, Senior Public Affairs Specialist
SUBJECT: OCSD COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND 60TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
SUMMARY
As part of OCSD's 601" anniversary, staff is proposing to honor OCSD key partners by
presenting them with a certificate of appreciation at board meetings in 2014. These
"key partners" are agencies and organizations, or perhaps an individual or individuals,
who over the years have partnered with OCSD on projects, supported our various
initiatives, or made a significant contribution that contributed to our success.
Staff is seeking feedback from the Committee on candidates who should be
recognized. Possibilities include:
• Watershed Partners: Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, Orange County
Department of Public Works, Orange County Water District
• Research Partners: Southern California Coastal Water Research Project,
National Water Research Institute
• Professional Organizations: Southern California Alliances of POTWs, California
Association of Sanitation Agencies, California Water Environment Association
• Interest Groups: Orange County Business Council, Orange County Taxpayers
Association
• Environmental Partners: Orange County Coastkeeper, Surfrider
• Regulatory Agencies: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S.
EPA, South Coast Air Quality Management District
• City of Huntington Beach: City where Plant 2 is located
• City of Fountain Valley: City where Plant 1 is located
• Major contractors and/or consultants
Ongoing communication with communities within our service area is a high priority for
OCSD. Our community outreach program is designed to inform, engage and educate
the public about our mission, how they can get involved, and the value of the service we
provide.
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Staff prepared an events calendar highlighting the District's 60th Anniversary. The 60th
anniversary events complement OCSD's existing community outreach program.
Staff will present an update on community outreach efforts and OCSD's 60�
Anniversary celebration activities.
Community Outreach Update
• Follow-up Huntington Beach Community Meeting, February 25
• Costa Mesa High School Green Career Expo, February 28
60th Anniversary Activities Update
• Senate and Assembly floor recognition in Sacramento, Thursday, March 20
• OCSD History Bingo, March 25
Upcoming Community Outreach Activities:
• Children's Water Festival, March 26-27
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Agenda
Terminology Glossary
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOO Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP) — A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (DR) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the D(f for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse
effect').
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively
responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the
Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a
day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
NOMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been
found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide
with extra ultra-violet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing
environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency
biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the
ocean for disposal, after treatment.
Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial
wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that
develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions
from business and industry.
Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process,
where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other
microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in
wastewater as it trickles over them.
Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.