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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2015 Steering Committee Agenda Packet.pdf Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Regular Meeting of the 5:00 P.M. Steering Committee Administration Building Conference Rooms A& B 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 t (714) 593-7433 AGENDA 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 Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. A. Approve Minutes of the February 25, 2015 Special Steering Committee Meeting; and B. Approve Minutes of the February 25, 2015 Regular Steering Committee Meeting. NON-CONSENT ITEMS: 2. Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-08, entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving and authorizing the application for the WaterSMART Title XVI Water Grant Funds and the Execution of Grant Documents with the United Stated Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation," and B. Authorizing financial and legal commitment of funding agreement and related documents for funding under the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Water 2025, and directing staff to apply for a grant up to $450,000 for the Effluent Reuse Study, Project No. SP-173. 03/25/15 Steering Committee Agenda Page 1 of 4 INFORMATION ITEMS: None. CLOSED SESSION: During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the Chair may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957 or 54957.6, as noted. Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c) employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time as the Board takes final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information. Convene in closed session. (1) CONFER WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Steve Filarsky, James Herberg, Robert Ghirelli, and Richard Spencer. Employee Organizations: 1 International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Government Code section 54956.9. Number of Potential Cases: 6. Claims for Damage or Injury from: Southern California Edison, Rush N. Hill ll, Leslie Smith, Best Tailoring, 3Thirty3, and Ron and Colleen Bone. (3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)) Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Potential Cases: 1 03/25/15 Steering Committee Agenda Page 2 of 4 Recovery of sales tax paid to the State Board of Equalization on the purchase of chemicals used to treat wastewater. (4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE. EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Darrell Ennis Workers' Compensation Claim, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Case Nos. ADJ7395741, ADJ9853966. Reconvene in regular session. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY: OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: To a Special Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. 03/25/15 Steering Committee Agenda Page 3 of 4 Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Govemment 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 klore(c4ocsd.com For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7110 iherberg(a)ocsd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 mhirelli(docsd.com Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rthomoson(g),ocsd.com Director of Facility Support Services Nick Arhontes (714)593-7210 narhontes(docsd.com Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 ItvnerCcDocsd.com Administrative Services Director of Operations&Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 etorres ocsd.com 03/25/15 Steering Committee Agenda Page 4 of 4 ITEM 1A MINUTES STEERING COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:35 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT Tom Beamish, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager John Nielsen, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Keith Curry, Member-At-Large Manager Steve Jones, Member-At-Large Kelly A. Lore, Acting Clerk of the Board David Shawver, Member-At-Large Jana Botzheim Jim Colston, Manager Norbert Gaia Al Garcia COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Greg Sebourn, Operations Committee Chair OTHERS PRESENT: John Withers, Administration Kathy Jenson, Rutan and Tucker, Committee Chair Independent Counsel to Steering Committee Melissa Thorme, Downey Brand Special Prosecutor for OCSD Matthew Kaplan, Tucker Ellis LLP, Counsel for Klean Waters, Tim Miller and Shaun Miller William Dance, Tucker Ellis LLP Counsel for Klean Waters, Tim Miller and Shaun Miller Shaun Miller, Klean Waters, General Manager Debra Chadwick, Court Reporter Chair Beamish encouraged the Committee to give their undivided attention to all parties during the hearing; avoid sidebar discussions and use of electronic devices; keep an open mind until the presentations are completed; direct any questions of the attorney's through the Chair by raising of hand; and be mindful of the court reporter, so one person should speak at a time, and speak clearly. Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: Introductions were made of the parties present. Mr. Kaplan began by stating that he had submitted facts to all parties that Mr. Carmen Trutanich, the lead counsel for Klean Waters, Tim Miller and Shaun Miller, had a medical emergency that has led to this requested continuance. He stated that it is his client's constitutional due process right to have the lawyer they hired, represent them. He feels there is no harm or prejudice to a short continuance. Ms. Thorme objected to a continuance of the hearing, as she feels two of the three lawyers who have been working for Klean Waters are present and capable. She stated there is no certainty that Mr. Trutanich's medical issues will be resolved by the time of a new hearing. She is concerned of the cost to the District with every delay and stated that Klean Waters have a history of asking for continuances. She requested that the Steering Committee deny the continuance. Mr. Kaplan stated that the absence of Mr. Trutanich is a deprivation to his client and that the requests for continuances were not illegitimate or nefarious. He stated that there were legitimate reasons due to OCSD procedural issues. He further stated that the delayed production of outstanding Public Records Act (PRA) requests were also a reason for continuance. His client's fair opportunity to evidence, which lies in the files of the district, is cause for continuance. Mr. Kaplan clarified that the reference to "Klean Waters" is meant in the collective state of"Klean Waters, Tim Miller and Shaun Miller." Chair Beamish stated his support in continuing the hearing for medical reasons. He is also concerned with the pending PRA requests, which he feels the defendant should receive prior to the hearing. Finally, Chair Beamish feels that a full, seven member Steering Committee would be advantageous. Chair Beamish also stated that if the continuance were granted, he would suggest the attorneys provide a single brief, in one book, for easy access and clarity. Vice Chair Nielsen expressed concerns granting a continuance. He questioned staff whether oversight and regular monitoring were being completed at the Klean Waters site. Staff assured the Committee that regular monitoring is ongoing. Director Curry, supports a recommendation to continue as he does not want to leave any grounds for appeal. Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Discussion ensued regarding delivery of outstanding records requests, objections to late briefs, and possible dates for the continuation if granted. Director Shawver stated his objection to granting a continuance as he feels that the facts of the case have been provided to the Committee, and he does not feel that the absence of one person can change the facts. 1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Grant Klean Waters' request for a continuance of the hearing to a date to be determined at this meeting; all arguments should be put into one consolidated brief which should be delivered to the Board by 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date; and that all requested Public Records information be made available no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date. AYES: Beamish, Curry and Jones NOES: Nielsen and Shawver ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Sebourn and Withers The attorneys for Klean Waters requested that the outstanding Public Records Act requests be provided to them at least 20 days prior to the hearing to allow time to prepare their brief. After discussion OCSD staff stated that the documents would be provided by March 6, 2015 and it was agreed by all that the briefings would be delivered 10 days prior to the hearing on March 17, 2015. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: B. Set the new date for the continued hearing to be March 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. with briefings from all parties due by March 17, 2015. AYES: Beamish, Curry, Jones, Nielsen and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Sebourn and Withers At the request of Mr. Kaplan, Chair Beamish ordered the deletion of both parties Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 4 of 4 PowerPoint presentations which had been submitted to staff, but had not yet been presented. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. to the next Steering Committee meeting to be held on today, February 25, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board ITEM 1 B MINUTES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 5:03 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT Tom Beamish, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager John Nielsen, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Greg Sebourn, Operations Committee Manager Chair Rob Thompson, Director of John Withers, Administration Engineering Committee Chair Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Keith Curry, Member-At-Large Administrative Services Steve Jones, Member-At-Large Ed Torres, Director of Operations & David Shawver, Member-At-Large Maintenance Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility Support Services Kelly A. Lore, Acting Clerk of the Board COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Norbert Gaia None. Al Garcia Stephanie Good Andrew Nau Rich Spencer OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Steve Filarsky, Consultant PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 2 of 5 REPORTS: Vice-Chair Nielsen reported on the recent Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting including: Reviewed legislative processes with State and Federal; educational opportunities including a contract with OC Dept. of Education; introduced bills possibly affecting the District, and public outreach efforts. Director Steve Jones arrived at 5:05 p.m. General Manager Herberg reported on upcoming items of interest including: Plant Tour with Assemblywoman Young Kim on March 6; New Board Orientation on March 12, and Nerissa Director Tours on March 17 & 19. He further reported on the launching of the new computerized maintenance management system "Maximo" on January 23; upcoming Honor Walk procedures and nominations, which are due March 16; the sale of excess air omission credits and a presentation that was made at the City of Newport Beach Study Session regarding the Newport Beach force main project. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the January 28, 2015 Steering Committee Meeting. AYES: Beamish, Curry, Jones; Nielsen, Sebourn, and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Withers NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: Director of Finance, Lorenzo Tyner provided a brief report regarding the execution of this agreement and the need for approval of sale by all taxing agencies. He stated that Director Steve Jones is the OCSD representative on the Oversight Committee for the City of Garden Grove. Mr. Tyner further explained his communication with all the oversight committees. Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 3 of 5 2. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Approve and authorize the execution of the compensation agreement with the City of Garden Grove and other taxing entities within the meaning of Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f), as required by the California Department of Finance. AYES: Beamish, Curry, Nielsen, Seboum, and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Jones ABSENT: Withers 3. Consultant Steve Filarsky stated that the MOU's presented for approval were prepared as directed by the Steering Committee and the Board of Directors. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-04 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA), for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 & 2015/2016." B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Orange County Sanitation District and the three (3) OCEA bargaining units. AYES: Beamish, Curry, Jones; Nielsen, Sebourn, and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Withers Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 4 of 5 4. General Manager, Jim Herberg, introduced Item No. 4, and explained the status of the unrepresented employees, and the process for providing these employees with the same contract provisions as to those employees in Agenda Item No. 3. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-05, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Unrepresented Non-exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 & 2015/2016." AYES: Beamish, Curry, Jones; Nielsen, Sebourn, and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Withers 5. Assistant General Manager, Bob Ghirelli explained that this item updates the current resolution to incorporate a policy for compensation of mileage reimbursement. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-06, entitled, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Board of Directors' Expense Reimbursement and Meeting Attendance and Compensation and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 14-04. AYES: Beamish, Curry, Jones; Nielsen, Sebourn, and Shawver NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Withers Director Withers arrived at 519 p.m. Minutes of the Steering Committee February 25, 2015 Page 5 of 5 CLOSED SESSION CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS: 54956.9(d)(1); 54956.9(d)(4); and 54957.6 The Committee convened in closed session at 5:20 p.m. to discuss three items. Confidential minutes of the Closed Session have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION: The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:55 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The Chair declared the meeting adjoumed at 5:56 p.m. to the next Steering Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board STEERING COMMITTEE Meath,Dare TOBA.Of Dir. 03/25/15 03/25/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR THE WATERSMART TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE FEASIBILITY STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-08, entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving and authorizing the application for the WaterSMART Title XVI Water Grant Funds and the Execution of Grant Documents with the United Stated Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation," and B. Authorizing financial and legal commitment of funding agreement and related documents for funding under the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Water 2025, and directing staff to apply for a grant up to $450,000 for the Effluent Reuse Study, Project No. SP-173. SUMMARY Staff has identified a grant opportunity through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, known as WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation & Reuse Program, that may be used for the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) Effluent Reuse Study, Project No. SP-173. The purpose of the grant is to fund projects that focus on identifying and investigating opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and naturally impaired ground and surface water in the 17 Western States and Hawaii. Project No. SPA 73 will evaluate the opportunities available to OCSD for recycling all of its effluent and has a budget of $2,800,000. The Board of Directors approved a new Five-Year Strategic Plan in November 2013 that identified future water recycling as a strategic goal. California's current drought has made evaluating water recycling opportunities crucial for the sustainability of the state's water resources. The attached resolution (required by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) authorizes staff to move forward with the application and formalizes our understanding of the grant requirements. The requirements of this grant are not significantly different from other grants received by OCSD, so the cost impact would be minimal. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A Page t of 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A CEQA Project No. SP-173 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA's Section 5262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. A Notice of Exemption was filed on April 2011. BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment is attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (mm w.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: Draft Resolution No. OCSD 15-08 RT:KM:CM:sa Page 2 of 2 Return to Mende Report RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE WATERSMART TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE FEASIBILITY STUDIES PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND THE EXECUTION OF GRANT DOCUMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION. WHEREAS, The Board of Directors approved a five year Strategic Plan in November 2013 establishing future water recycling as a strategic goal; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Strategic Plan, the District is conducting an Effluent Reuse Study (SP-173)to assess the feasibility of water recycling at Plant 2 and to evaluate options to improve the region's local water supply reliability by substituting recycled water for existing potable water demands; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, has announced grant funding through a program entitled "WaterSMART: Title XVI — Water Reclamation & Reuse Program" ("Grant") established under Title XVI of Public Law No. 102-575 to assist in identifying and investigating opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and promote the availability of new sources of clean water while promoting water and energy efficiency and environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, this resolution certifies the Board of Directors' approval of the District's application for grant funding for the Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: Section 1: The Board of Directors hereby approves the District's application for a Grant in the amount of $450,000 to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to support SP-173, support water reclamation and reuse, and promote water efficiency, sustainable water management, and environmental stewardship. Section 2: The Board of Directors authorizes the General Manager or his designee to submit an application for the Grant and to negotiate and execute any documents related to this Grant, including a grant application and cooperative agreement, to accept financial assistance from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. "6132.2 OCSD 15-08-1 Return to Mende Report Section 3. If the application for the Grant is approved, the District has the capability to provide matching grant funds and/or in-kind contributions specified in the grant requirements. Section 4. The District will work with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, to meet established deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held March 25, 2015. Tom Beamish Chairman of the Board ATTEST: Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board "63322 OCSD 15-08-2 Return to Mende Report STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I, Kelly A. Lore, Acting Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 15-08 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 251 day of March 2015, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 251" day of March 2015. Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District "63322 OCSD 15-08-3 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.