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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-16 Legislative Committee Agenda Orange County Sanitation District . , Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Regular Meeting of the 8:00 A.M. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Administration Building AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Conference Room A& B 10844 Ellis Avenue + Fountain Valley, CA (714) 593-7433 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item,please complete a Speaker's Form(located at the table at the back of the room)and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman and are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on April 11, 2016. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: None. INFORMATION ITEMS: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) 3. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Rebecca Long) 05/10/16 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 1 of 2 OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.com, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Agenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda forthe Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Kelly A.Lore Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 Kloreaocsd.com For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbera(a)ocsd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 mhirelli(olocsd.com Principal Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral (714)593-7581 icabralfaocad.com Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long (714)593-7444 dong(cocsd.com 05/10/16 Legislative and Public Affairs committee Page 2 of 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, April 11, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Chair Nielsen on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Nielsen led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: John Nielsen, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager Greg Sebourn, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Tom Beamish, Director Celia Chandler, Director of Human Robert Kiley, Director Resources Peter Kim, Director Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering Lucille Kring, Director Ed Torres, Director of Operations & John Withers, Director Maintenance Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Administrative Services None. Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Norbert Gala Alfredo Garcia Tina Knapp Rebecca Long Mark Manzo Kelly Newell Xuan Nguyen OTHERS PRESENT: Kendra Carney, Associate General Counsel Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via Teleconference) Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs (via Teleconference) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 04/11/2016 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. General Manager Jim Herberg informed the Committee of the tentative agenda for upcoming Lobby days (April 20—22) in Washington, DC, where he, Chair Nielsen and Vice-Chair Sebourn will be attending scheduled meetings with the Environmental Protection Agency staff and several elected officials. He also reported on his attendance at a General Managers Forum hosted by NWRI and the Utility Branding Network where discussions included: transparency, branding, investment in infrastructure and efficiency. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting held on March 15, 2016. AYES: Beamish, Kiley, Kim, Kring, Nielsen, Sebourn and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: None NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: None. INFORMATION ITEMS: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) Principal Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Community Outreach & Public Affairs, including information regarding tours and speaking engagements. Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long provided further information on the Children's Water Festival held on March 27th and explained the "What 2 Flush Recycling Game', which she developed for that event. Ms. Cabral referenced a co-authored letter to the editor of the Los Angeles Times in response to the recent Superbugs article, and stated that an anticipated follow-up segment has not been done. 04/11/2016 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of 4 Ms. Cabral notified the Committee of two upcoming construction projects (7-37 and 2-72) and the proposed outreach efforts that will take place. Discussion ensued regarding communication and construction notification strategies and the affects our projects place on cities. Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson and Ms. Cabral responded to questions regarding the challenges of project planning, timelines and public notification. Ms. Cabral provided information on recent and upcoming tours, city council presentations and the success of external communications including: "Five minutes per month" and "Wastewater word of the week". She also announced her recent appointment to the CASA communication workgroup. 3. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Rebecca Long) Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, stated that visits to U.S. Representatives Ed Royce and Mimi Walters, and U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez are scheduled for the upcoming Washington, DC trip, while visits to the Bureau of Reclamation and the Environmental Protection Agency are still in the process of scheduling. The focus of these visits will be priority CIP packages, biosolids and alternative energy projects such as AquaCritox®. Mr. Sapirstein provided recent developments in regards to: the Water Resources Development Act, drought relief policy, 5.2533 (Feinstein) and the budget completion. Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long provided an update on the following bills: SB 1213 Wieckowski (support), SB 885 Wolk (oppose), AB 2022 Gordon (support) and SB163 Herzberg (support). Ms. Long also provided an overview of the recent Sacramento lobby day, which included visits to: SWRCB, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and the offices of Senator Hertzberg and Assemblymember Rich Gordon. Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs, provided an update on fiscal bill deadlines; AB 2022 (Gordon) Advanced purified demonstration water; SB 1213 (Wiekowski) Renewable energy, biosolids and matching grants; cap and trade funds and Proposition 1 funding requests. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: Director Withers stated that he had spoken with David Van Dorpe, US Army Corps of Engineers, regarding the SARI river rock removal contract, and the possibility of selling the material that will be removed. Vice-Chair Seboum shared the participation award from the Children's Water Festival. 04/11/2016 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3 of 4 ADJOURNMENT: Chair Nielsen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Clerk of the Board 04/11/2016 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 4 of LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE N1eetiodate To ad.ofDir. AGENDA REPORT ItemNumber Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Many Californian's are not aware of the Sanitation District and the important work we do to keep the environment clean by using the wastewater byproducts to create energy, water recycling, and the use of biosolids. Additionally, they are not aware that more than 50 percent of the wastewater is recycled and used to replenish the Orange County Groundwater Basin. In general, the community and businesses do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect the work we do and the quality of water we supply for the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours, community outreach education, and general communication via the OCSD's Website, Social Media Outlets, and mainstream media, we have the ability to educate the community, local agencies, and businesses on the What2Flush program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids, and our source control program. This, in turn, results in a better quality of wastewater. Page 1 of 2 RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we did not educate the community, local agencies, and area businesses about OCSD, we would lose an opportunity to educate thousands of people about our plants, source control, and the wastewater industry as a whole. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION April 2016 Activity # # of Guests OCSD/OCWDTours 11 165 OCSD Tours 4 72 Events 4 —400 ATTACHMENT The following aftachment(s)are attached in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: • Outreach Calendar May 2016 • Media Clips May 2016 Page 2 of 2 OCSD Outreach Report - 4/2 612 01 6 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 04/04/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing Tour, Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 12 guests. 04/06/2016- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom HBHS tour. 35 guests. Eros Yong Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 04/07/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom HBHS Tour. 20 guests. Amy Slretten Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 04/07/2016- 830-930 Speaking Engagement Grand Conference ICMMA Breakfast of Rob Thompson Speaker Cheryl Scott Center Long Champions CIP Program Beach update 04/08/2016- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom OCC Ecology Class lour, Lisa Rothbart Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 30 guests. 04/11/2016- 1230- 1400 Plant Tour Boardroom Fullerton College Tour, 25 Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 04/12/2016- 1230- 1430 Plant Tour Boardroom Hope University Tour. Lisa Rothbart Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 17 guests. 04/13/2016- 1230- 1400 Plant Tour Boardroom Nova Academy Tour. 15 Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 04/13/2016- 800- 1500 Orange County Science OC Fair Grounds Judging for the OCSEF, Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott and Engineering Fair Various OCSD Employee volunteers. 04/14/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom OCHCA Nursing to tour Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 13 guests 4/26/2016 11:03:10 AM OCSD Outreach Report - 4/2 612 01 6 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 04/18/2016- 845- 1015 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Nursing tour. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 15 guests. 04/19/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Nursing to lour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 15 guests. 04/20/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing tour. 26 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 04/23/2016- 900- 1500 2016 Eco Challenge Day Discovery Science Eco Challenge Day at the Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Cube Discovery Cube. OCSD to host a booth. 04/27/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing tour, 13 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 04/28/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing tour. 26 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 04/29/2016- 1000- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom Assistance League tour. Bob Ghirelli Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 8 guests 05/02/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB to tour P1. Approx. Leyla Perez Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 20 guests. 05/03/2016- 830- 1000 Plant Tour Boardroom Saddleback College tour. IJeff Armstrong Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 29 guests. 4/26/2016 11:03:10 AM OCSD Outreach Report - 4/2 612 01 6 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 05/04/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom West Coast Univ. Nursing Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour. Gina tour guide. 28 guests 05/06/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Chavez HS tour, 42 guests Xuan Nguyen/Ryan Cheryl Scott 2 tours Rodriquez Tour Guides 05/09/2016- 830- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom Santa Ana College tour. Cindy Murra Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 26 guests. 05/11/2016- 830- 1000 Plant Tour Boardroom Santa Ana College Tour. Jeff Armstrong Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 25 guests. 05/13/2016- 830- 1000 Plant Tour Boardroom Estancia High School Rebecca Long Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Special Ed Class to tour P1. Approx. 17 guests. 05/14/2016- - Korean Festival Irvine Civic OCSD to host information Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Center booth. 05/16/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom West Coast Univ. Nursing Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour. Gina tour guide. 28 guests 05/17/2016- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Vanguard University Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Nursing to tour P1. 05/18/2016- 830- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Fullerton College Tour 25 Eros Yong Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 4/26/2016 11:03:10 AM OCSD Outreach Report - 4/2 612 01 6 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 05/19/2016- 1300- 1430 Plant Tour Boardroom Fullerton College Tour 24 Ryan Rodriquez Tour Cheryl Scott Students Guide 05/21/2016- 1000- 1400 OC Public works Annual Glassell St. OCSD to host information Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Open House Orange booth 05/21/2016- 1000- 1300 Leisure World Community Seal Beach OCSD to host information Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Expo 2016 booth. 05/23/2016- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Godinez HS Tours. 2 Randy Kleinman/ Paula Cheryl Scott groups of 26. Zeller Tour Guides 05/24/2016- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Godinez HS tours. 2 Leyla Perez/Paula Zeller Cheryl Scott groups of 27 Tour Guides 05/25/2016- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom Jordan High School Tours Xuan Nguyen/Ryan Cheryl Scott 50 guests Rodriquez Tour Guides 05/31/2016- 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom New Employee/Open Xuan Nguyen/Ryan Cheryl Scott Tour Rodriquez Tour Guides 4/26/2016 11:03:10 AM Monthly News Clippings G�JN�V S A N I TgT�Oy = 9 Q 2 c� o � FCTi� �E May 2016 OCSD Public Affairs Office Table of Contents GW RS...................................................................................PAGE 1 April 27, 2016 Cali Bill Aims to Get Consumers Trying Recycled By: Sara Jerome Water Online HUMAN INTEREST....................................................................PAGE 3 April 26, 2016 What Lies Beneath By: OC Register Staff Orange County Register INFRASTRUCTURE....................................................................PAGE 6 April 12, 2016 Say no to IRWD takeover of OCSD Sewer Area 7 By: Ethan Temianka Orange County Register OPINION................................................... ..............................PAGE 9 March 31, 2016 Give our Community what we want—Smaller Government and Local Control Posted By: Rick Nelson Flash Report TWITTER POSTINGS................................................... ..............PAGE 'I'I FACEBOOK POSTINGS................................................... ..........PAGE 20 April 27, 2016 Water Online Cali Bill Aims to Get Consumers Trying Recycled Water 0 By Sara Jerome @sarmje April 27, 2016 A California lawmaker is trying to expand the state water supply with a bill that would change the way the water sector approaches storm and recycled water. California Assemblyman Rich Gordon"said he wants to focus on capturing stormwater before it flows to the ocean and introducing Californians'taste buds to highly purified recycled water,"The San Mateo Daily Journal reported. Gordon is trying to help utilities battle the problem of public perception,one hurdle to the acceptance of recycled water. His legislation is sponsored by the Orange County Water District(OCWD)and the Orange County Sanitation District,according to Gordon's office. The bill would allow utilities"to bottle small batches of recycled water and give it to consumers for educational purposes.Recycled water producers are already able to provide samples on site at treatment facilities,but don't have a way to reach the broader public,"the report said,citing Gordon. OCWD President Cathy Green,from the water district,weighed in on the bill. 1 "Each year,billions of gallons of treated wastewater that would otherwise be discharged to the Pacific Ocean can be captured,reused and serve as a safe and reliable source of water to help fulfill California's ever-growing demand,"she said. "Thousands of stakeholders have toured our facility,the Groundwater Replenishment System,to learn about this advanced purification technology first-hand and taste the ultra- pure water.We have witnessed that tasting and seeing is believing,and we support legislation to bottle this type of water." Gordon discussed the"yuck"factor. "Candidly,some people would like to drink recycled water,but most people would say`yuck.'That's their first response,even though this water is perfectly fine.It's foreign to people;by giving people an opportunity to try it and letting them taste it,I think well educate people and potentially open people up to additional uses of recycled water,"he said. The idea of direct potable reuse in California is already becoming accepted among public officials. "The idea of turning wastewater into drinking water is gaining momentum among government bodies in Southern California and across the nation,but regulators question how and when the concept will become palatable to the widespread public,"the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported. 2 April 26, 2016 Orange County Register oxAxGE COUNTY REGISTER What Lies Beneath April 26,2016 r. _ . . ' C. y•.X' ;tiny. -� The city of Seal Beach, first known as Anaheim Landing, was first called Bay City until it was later discovered that another Bay City was located in Northern California. By the time Seal Beach was incorporated in 1915, the area had become a popular recreation destination and the Joy Zone—Orange County's first-ever amusement park—was built there in 1916. Today the city's most popular beachside destination is the Seal Beach Pier. The pier is the second- longest wooden pier in the state of California, and was originally built in the early 1900s. It was rebuilt in the 1980s after a stoml destroyed two sections. The city encompasses a total of 13 square miles of mostly flat land. The Naval Weapons Station, a prominent feature, was built during World War B for loading, unloading and storing ammunition for the Pacific Fleet and remains the primary source of munitions for much of the fleet. The Boeing Company is the city's major employer. 3 Water Services Supervisor Darrick Escobedo said the city has one water pressure zone, two reservoirs and pump stations,Beverly Manor and Navy, and 73.4 miles of pipes serving 5,483 customers. The city's Water Master Plan notes that there are four active wells providing groundwater from the main Orange County Groundwater Basin: Leisure World,Beverly Manor, Bolsa Chico and Lampson Avenue. OC's Vast Underground Basin Provides Most Residents with Water, Thanks to Years of Careful Stewardship If you've ever driven on the Ball Road or Chapman Avenue bridges spanning the Santa Ana River, you might have looked down and wondered about those carefully manicured T-levees carved into the river bed. It might surprise you, then,that they are but one important part of maintaining Orange County's vast water basin that lies hidden 500-31000 feet below the surface. The levees constructed in the sandy riverbed soil are water percolation areas that recharge the groundwater basin. "We were blessed by Mother Nature to have the groundwater basin in Orange County,"notes John Kennedy, executive director of engineering and water resources for the Orange County Water District. "The basin runs basically underneath the northern half of the county. You can think of it as an underground reservoir, similar to above-ground reservoirs like Lake Mead or Lake Shasta. "OCWD's main job is to ensure that the same amount of water is pumped into the system to balance what's being taken out." Generally, about half of the water used in Orange County relies on water imported from hundreds of miles away. In the midst of the fifth year of California's historic drought it's hard to imagine,but much of Huntington Beach originally was swamp land and Fountain Valley got its name from artesian wells. Of course,that was long before 3.2 million people settled in Orange County. Today the Orange County Water District manages the groundwater system,which provides on average 75 percent of the water supply to 2.4 million people and 19 agencies in north and central Orange County, including: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress,Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos,Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin,Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda. To understand how vast the groundwater basin is,Kennedy explains that it essentially runs from the El Toro"Y"405-5 freeway connection in south Irvine to Anaheim, across to Buena Park,where it's connected to Los Angeles. Altogether it holds about 15 million acre-feet of water. Not all the water can be pumped out because seawater intrusion could foul the fresh water permanently, so the district keeps replenishing it by pumping hundreds of thousands of acre-feet into the system every year. "The Orange County ground water basin is one of our most precious natural resources,"notes Francisco Gutierrez, associate engineer for the Buena Park public works and engineering department. "The basin serves as the backbone of the city's water supply portfolio and provides the majority of Buena Park's water supply. Proper management,planning, and protection of the basin are critical to sustaining the livelihood and success of Buena Park's future" Many components make up the complex system that continues to replenish the groundwater basin. Kennedy says that the Anaheim River Lakes are recharge basins and Prado Dam—operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—provides the basins with storm water in the miny season. The Orange County Sanitation District also provides 100 million gallons of treated waste water daily that would 4 otherwise be dumped in the ocean. The Orange County Water District Groundwater Replenishment System purifies the water to better quality than any other source available for replenishment of the groundwater. "We're receiving 75 percent of our water from the groundwater basin,"says George Murdoch,municipal operations director for the city of Newport Beach. "Although it's a natural underground reservoir, it is well-managed by the Orange County Water District with a water- replenishment system and provides us with a local source of water outside natural rainfall or imported water from the Colorado River or the Sacramento Delta." OCWD is considering a$250 million expansion of the Groundwater Replenishment System,Kennedy says, and has spent$millions to purchase land in Anaheim and to inject water into coastline areas to keep seawater out The district has invested about$1 billion in the groundwater basin since the 1950s, he adds. Orange County's groundwater basin is the"lynchpin to our water supply,now and for the future," says Tustin Water Services Manager Art Valenzuela. 5 April 12, 2016 Orange County Register Opinion ORANGE COUNTY RWISTM OPINION Say no to IRWD takeover of OCSD Sewer Area 7 TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE By ETHAN TEMIANKA/Contributing writer 6 Government takeovers. Deception. Intrigue. All of this could be happening right now in a place you probably haven't even heard of, and right in your back yard. The Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission is an obscure agency that exists for a very specific purpose. When two local government agencies decide to consolidate, merge or agree to transfer service, LAFCO decides whether to approve the move. When two public agencies are in agreement—like in this case—LAFCO usually just blesses the item and moves on. Well, this time it didn't,and I think I know why. First let me start by explaining what happened. Two years ago,Orange County Sanitation District and Fast Orange County Water District agreed to have EOCWD take over servicing of what is called Sewer Area 7, currently operated by OCSD. OCSD handles most of the large sewer systems, as well as the sanitation processing center, in north and central Orange County. However, it doesn't make sense for it to manage the"small pipes"that have more day-to-day maintenance issues and take up staff time with problems like grease blockages and tree roots, so OCSD has rightly begun looking to local water and sewer districts to take over some of those services. Sewer Area 7 fits 95 percent within EOC WD's boundaries. This would result in huge savings for ratepayers in Orange, as well as faster,more efficient local service—from a locally elected board of directors,to boot. You would think this rare sign of good governance would get a quick approval from LAFCO. Instead, LAFCO stopped the entire process at the eleventh hour, and now Irvine Ranch Water District —which doesn't provide water or sewer service to any customers in this area of North Tustin/East Orange, and whose directors live nowhere close to East Orange—has proposed taking over those services. Why? LAFCO consists of appointed members: two county supervisors,two city representatives,two special- district representatives and one public member. Currently,one of the special-district reps is IRWD's own director,John Withers. You would assume he would clearly recuse himself from this issue, seeing as the commission has alternate members ready and waiting, and ethically he clearly should not be voting on matters affecting IRWD. Nevertheless, Withers and his legal team have said there is no conflict of interest. Well,just because it is legal does not make it right. Furthermore,LAFCO Chairman Derek McGregor worked as an engineering consultant project manager for IRWD. Yet it appears that both Withers and McGregor may actually vote on this issue despite the clear conflict. A scientific survey showed that the residents of Sewer Area 7 prefer EOCWD over IRWD, 15-1. EOCWD is their local water district and is one of the most efficient public agencies in Orange County. 7 The local community also appreciates that EOCWD will clean the sewers annually,while IRWD says it will clean them every two years. Also,both agencies have proposed a 50 percent cut in OCSD's rates. The city councils of Orange,Villa Park and Tustin voted to support EOCWD. So did the board of the Foothill Communities Association,which represents the unincorporated area of North Tustin. Clearly, residents in East Orange and North Tustin do not want to be served by IRWD. I strongly urge every member of LAFCO not only to support EOCWD and honor their agreement with OCSD,but also to demand that Withers and McGregor recuse themselves from this vote. I urge everyone to attend the LAFCO meeting, 8 a.m. Wednesday, at the OCTA Boardroom, 600 S. Main St. in Orange. The"L"in LAFCO stands for"Local," and the locals want EOCWD. Ethan Temianka is a board member, Lincoln Club of Orange County. 8 March 31, 2016 Flash Report Give Our Community What We Want — Smaller Government and Local Control Posted By: Rick Nelson at 8:18 am on Mar 31 2016 FlashReport c — i When looking at this year's Presidential campaigns on both sides of the aisle, many people are surprised to see how successful the outsider candidates have been and what a tough time the traditional "establishment" candidates have had. Everyone has their theories, but a popular and recurring theme is that both parties are not listening to their base. On the Republican side, conservatives have been unwavering in their commitment to smaller government and receiving the best service possible for their tax dollars and not simply rewarding big donors or making big government agencies bigger. Locally, in Orange County, those of us in the unincorporated area of Central Orange County have adamantly opposed being swallowed up by any of our neighboring cities because our residents are fiercely independent and value local control in our governance and in our lives. For two years, East Orange County Water District (EOCWD), a small local water district that has a board made up of the neighbors and community members of Tustin, North Tustin, and East Orange, has been fighting to obtain control of their local sewers after the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) announced they were looking to hand them off to a local agency in order to focus on their large sewer collection systems. EOCWD has a staff of six and operates out of a double-wide trailer. EOCWD keeps a core of highly productive and responsive employees, the District has no debt, it has no unfunded pension liabilities and it 9 outsources specialized work to the private sector when it needs to in order to ensure efficient use of customer dollars. In short, all government agencies could learn a thing or two about operating efficiencies from EOCWD. Because EOCWD makes up 97% of Sewer Area #7, it seemed commonsensical that EOCWD would be allowed to provide sewer service in an area where they were already providing wholesale and retail water service. In addition to being the local agency in the community already, EOCWD agreed to: • Reduce the local sewer rate by 50% • Maintain the excellent inspection and cleaning schedule of once per year that was pioneered by OCSD and has worked so well However, an Irvine-based water bureaucracy submitted its own application to take over the sewers. Although they provide water service to only 3% of the customers in Sewer Area #7, the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) submitted an application to push north into Tustin, North Tustin and East Orange. IRWD also has committed to a 50% rate reduction, but they will commit to inspecting and cleaning the sewers only every other year, or half as often as EOCWD. EOCWD conducted a public opinion research survey of residents in Sewer Area #7 asking them if they prefer their small hometown water district that will offer a 50% rate reduction and maintain the same level of service they receive now, or if they'd prefer IRWD to also offer the 50% rate reduction, but clean the sewers only half as often. After hearing arguments on both sides, the residents in Sewer Area #7 strongly support EOCWD's application by an astonishing 15-to-1 margin. Unfortunately, the item doesn't go to a vote of the people. Orange County's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)will vote whether IRWD or EOCWD will take ownership of the sewers. And here is where disenchanted voters get a lesson in politics: Two of the members of the LAFCO commission making the decision include an IRWD Board Member and a former IRWD consultant. While it may be legal, it sure isn't right. Yet, hundreds of local residents have made their voice heard. Through online petitions and postcards mailed in, the local community is backing EOCWD. The surrounding cities of Tustin, Orange and Villa Park as well as the local community association of which I am President (Foothill Communities Association) have all endorsed and supported the EOCWD application. Will the voice of the local community be enough to overcome the political power of IRWD? That remains to be seen, but we residents in Tustin, North Tustin and East Orange will be watching closely. Rick Nelson is the President of the Foothill Communities Association, which represents the residents and businesses who live and work in the unincorporated county area of Central Orange County. 10 April 2016 OCSD Tweets Twitter Posts for April 2016 Posted 25 times and Retweeted 5 times eOC Sewers `i OCSewers Apr 23DiscoyerV Orange County We're hosting a booth at the Eco Challenge Day today from 9am -3pm. Come stop by our booth for some #w2f swag! A eOC Sewers OCSewers Apr 22 It's another beautiful day in D.C.! OCSD's GM, Board Chair & Vice-Chair walking the hill to meet w/@EPA & the @usbr. tt OC Sewers OCSewers Apr 22 Happy Earth Day from the Orange County Sanitation District! IWOC Sewers OCSewers Apr 21 Our GM, Board Chair & Vice-Chair are in D.C. talking w/Congressional members about water recycling, drought, & GWRS. eOC Sewers _�OCSewers Apr 21 12 Did you know that OCSD offers Internships? We have 2 internships available in our Operations & Maintenance Div. _bit.ly/1WhOnBm enr ENS Resources @ENSResources Apr 20 Orange County Sanitation District GM Jim Herberg testifies on water recycling bill - HR 2993 eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 200range Coast College OCSD is at @orangecoast today from 9-2 for Green Coast Day. Come say hi and pick up some free swag! eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 20 This morning, OCSD's GM testified before the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Natural Resources. 1.usa.gov/1 We8Yag eOC Sewers OCSewers Apr 19 13 Get them while they're hot! New#jobs have been posted on our website. _oesewers.com/about-ocsd/job__... #career#government OC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 19 The Orange County Sanitation District will be at @orangecoast tomorrow from 10am-2pm for the annual Green Coast Day. facebook.com/OCSewers/posts . . . eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 19 Friday, April 22nd is#EarthDay. What are you doing to help protect our environment? Here are some ideas! OOC Sewers gOCSewers Apr 18 "Either you run the day or the day runs you." -Jim Rohn #Motivation Monday 60C Sewers @OCSewers Apr 14 In 1954, @OCSewers treated 30 million gallons of#wastewater per day. Today, we treat almost 200 million gallons! #facts#trivia 14 60C Sewers @OCSewers Apr 14 As #California's #drought persists, #water supply projects must be implemented to create a #sustainable water supply facebook.com/OCSewers/posts . . .. OC Sewers OCSewers Apr 13 It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! bit.ly/1 SfOpL7.. 60C Sewers @OCSewers Apr 13 Do you care about the #environment and #publichealth? Want to advance your#career? Apply for a #job with OCSD! ocsewers.com/about-ocsd/job....., I&OC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 12 Interested in learning about wastewater treatment? Come take a tour of the Orange County Sanitation District! .ocsewers.com/programs-stude__.. eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 11 Happy #NationalPetDay! Post your favorite picture of your pet. 15 60C Sewers LOCSewers Apr 7hui it Thank you, @CMAASC for inviting OCSD to speak about our Capital Improvement Program. IWOC Sewers OCSewers Apr 7 #TBT That time @Buzzfeed came by to visit #GWRS, an OCSD partnership with @OCWDWaterNews. ow.ly/10pcG0 #ThirsdayThursday eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 6 Have you 'liked' OCSD on Facebook yet? Follow our page for news, fun facts & information about wastewater treatment! _facebook.com/OCSewers IWOC Coastkeeper @OCCoastkeeper Apr 6 Keep #OrangeCounty#classy not#trashy at our Monthly#BeachCleanup at 9 a.m. this Sat. at Huntington State Beach. 16 60C Sewers @OCSewers Apr 6 OC Sewers Retweeted piglet Thanks for sharing such awesome photos! We hope you enjoyed your tour! :) OC Sewers added, i 4 eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 6 It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is: FOG _facebook.com/OCSewers/posts_...- eOC Sewers @OCSewers Apr 5 Have you heard? There's a new museum of poop in the U.K. (Seriously.) -facebook.com/OCSewers/posts....... #What2Flush - „ Zy OW '" , Orange County Water .CWDWaterNews Apr 1 #FunFactFriday The #GWRS has produced more than 184 BILLION gallons of water! Learn more & sign up for a tour ow.ly/109117 17 NAWEA Members ''CWEAMembers Apr @neorsd has some of best sewer humor, now w/#FlushFlix. You'll laugh, cry & flush medium.com/@neorsd/ciff40 _.. sr� y eOC Sewers @OCSewcrs Apr 4 Thank you @OCWDWaterNews for hosting the Children's Water Education Festival. We were proud to participate! if OC Sewers OCSewers Apr 1 Thanks to everyone who came to this morning's WACO mtg. OCSD hosted & our Director of Engineering welcomed everyone. 18 60C Sewers @OCSewers Apr 1 Every Friday, we're sharing photos of OCSD employees hard at work and we're calling it #OCSDatWork. _facebook.com/OCSewers/posts__.... 19 April 2016 OCSD Facebook Postings Facebook Posts for April 2016 Posted 30 times and Shared 1 time Orange County Sanitation District NW Published by Amy Stretten Yesterday at 9:OOam "Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory." -George S. Patton #MotivationMonday ®Orange County Sanitation District with Nasdn Nasr andMay Thanda Kyi. Published by Kelly Newell April 23 at 9:53am Today OCSD is hosting a booth at the Eco Challenge Day held at the Discovery Science Center from 9am- 3pm. Come stop by our booth for your free#What2flush swag! Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 22 at 1:OOpm Thank you University of California, Irvine and Association of California Cities, Orange County for allowing OCSD the opportunity to speak to your Public Policy Making Academy students on the management and operations of our wastewater treatment facility. We hope you enjoy the presentation! 20 Orange County Sanitation District Published W It's another beautiful day in Washington D.C.! OCSD's General Manager, Board Chairman and Vice Chairman walking the hill to go meet with EPA and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 22 at 7:36am Happy Earth Day from the Orange County Sanitation District! I* 10 Orange County Sanitation District Pii n Today, OCSD's General Manager, Board Chairman, and Vice-Chairman are in Washington D.C.talking with Congressional members about water recycling, the drought and funding for the Groundwater Replenishment System. IM 21 Amik Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 21 at 9:00am Did you know that OCSD offers Internships?We have two internships available in our Operations& Maintenance Division (one Electrical and one Mechanical). Come check them out! http://www.ocsd.com/about-ocsd/wobs/wob-openings Orange County Sanitation District : Job Openings ©2016 Orange County Sanitation District.All Rights Reserved.Website Created by Vision Internet-The Government website experts OCSD.COM Orange County Sanitation District at Orange Coast College Campus. Published by Amy Stretten April 20 at 10:52am The Orange County Sanitation District is at Orange Coast College Campus today from 9-2 for Green Coast Day. Come say hi and pick up some free swag! MWEMY Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 20 at 9:00am It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is: 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. To learn more about Biosolids check out our Biosolids Fact Sheet (http:/Iw .ocsewers.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=l 5143). 22 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Jennifer Cabral Apnl 20 a18:08am This morning, Jim Herberg, OCSD's General Manager testified before the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Natural Resources. htto://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsi ngle.aspx... Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1860. H.R. 2gwi and H.R. 4.82 Dr.Charles H. Hanson(H.R.4582)Senior Fishery Biologist Hanson Environmental, Inc.and The Stale Water Contractors Walnut Creek,California(Disclosure Form)Mr.Jim Herberg(H.R.2993)General Manager Orange County Sanitation District Fountain Valley,California(Disclosure Form)Mr.Tom Iseman... NATURALRESOURCES.HOUSE.GOV Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 19 at 12:00pm The Orange County Sanitation District will be at Orange Coast College Campus tomorrow from 10am-2pm for the annual Green Coast Day. Stop by our booth for some free swag. We hope to see you there! Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Straiten April 19 at 12:00pm It's#TriviaTuesday. Can you answer this question? How many gallons of waste water does the Orange County Sanitation District treat per day? 10 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stratton April 18 at 12:00pm 23 hat are you doing to help protect our environment? Here are some ideas! Billion Acts of Green Earth Day Network Together we've reached over 2 billion Acts of Green. Help us reach 3 billion! EARTHDAY.ORG Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 13 at 9:00am "Either you run the day or the day runs you." -Jim Rohn #MotivationMonday Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 14 at 11:12am In 1954, @OCSewers treated 30 million gallons of#wastewater per day.Today, we treat nearly 200 million gallons! #facts#trivia 10 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 14 at 10:02am As California's drought persists and endures a fifth year, awareness is high that water supply projects must be implemented to create a sustainable water supply for generations to come. Assemblyman Rich Gordon (D-Menlo Park)recently introduced legislation#AB2022 that will aid promotion and education about water reuse—a proven solution to solving water shortages. The bill is co-sponsored by the Orange County Sanitation District and lheOrange County Water District. OCSD and OCWD Co-Sponsor Water Bottle Bill As California's drought persists and endures a fifth year,awareness is high that water supply projects must be implemented to create a sustainable water supply for generations to come.Assemblyman Rich Gordon (D-Menlo Park)recently introduced legislation AB 2022 that will aid promotion and educati... OCSD.COM 24 0 Orange County Sanitation District 3 new photos. Published by Kelly It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is: Ocean Monitoring The treated wastewater from our two treatment plants is released over five miles out into the ocean at a depth of two hundred feet below the surface of the water. To ensure that the marine environment and public health are protected, the Orange County Sanitation District has maintained an extensive ocean monitoring program for over 45 years. ...See More Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 13 at 8:36am Do not be alarmed. Police training taking place at OCSD's HB plant today from 2—9 p.m. There will be no impact to our neighbors however you may notice an increased police presence and a few SWAT officers scaling buildings. For the personal safety of our employees and contractors, our Risk Management Division is requesting that all employees and contractors stay out of the North Parking lot and P2 Maintenance Building during theHuntington Beach Police Department training hours. Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 13 at 8:35am Do you rare about the#environment and#publichealth?Want to advance your#career? Apply for a#job with the Orange County Sanitation District! Orange County Sanitation District : Job Openings ©2016 Orange County Sanitation District.All Rights Reserved.Website Created by Vision Internet-The Government website experts OCSEWERS.COM 25 10 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stratton April 12 at 1:43pm Thank you to Fullerton College for taking a tour of our facilities yesterday. We hope you enjoyed your visit! Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Streden April 12 at 1:07pm Interested in learning about wastewater treatment? Come take a tour of the Orange County Sanitation District! Orange County Sanitation District : Tours OCSD is committed to providing a valuable educational experience that focuses on learning the importance of wastewater treatment in protecting the public health and the environment.To encourage learning,the District offers a one and a half... OCSEWERS.COM Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 11 at 11:05am Happy#NationalPetDay! Post your favorite picture of your pet. Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 11 at 9:00am "In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." -Nikos Kazantzakis 26 #MotivationMonday Orange County Sanitation District at Long Beach Civic Center. Published by Amy Stretten April 7 at 11:37am Thank you, CMAA Southern California Chapter for inviting OCSD to speak about our Capital Improvement Program. Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 7 at 8:33am Here's something for both#ThirstyThursday and#ThrowbackThursday... Remember when Bu=feed came to visit the Groundwater Replenishment System (an OCSD partnership with the Orange County Water District)? YMI. People Drink Sewage Water For The First Time Rather drink sewage water than LA tap water any day. Learn more at hftp,//wwrv.aw "tem.wm Check out more awesome BumFeedBlue videos!hthxHbit... YOUTUBE.COM 27 Orange County Sanitation District pril 6 at 4:29pm n Twitter? Check us out @OCSewers! c _ r OC Sewers MOCSewers) I Twitter The latest Tweets from OC Sewers(@OCSewers).Treats the sewage of 2.5 million people. Follow OCSD for interesting facts. Did you know you create 72 pounds of biosolids per year?Contact:(714)962-2411. Fountain Valley,CA TWITTER.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell April 6 at 9:00am It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is: FOG FOG stands for Fats, Oils and Grease. These substances should never be poured down the sink or garbage disposal. FOG sticks to the interior surface of the sewer pipes, hardens over time and eventually may cause sewage to backup and lead to a sewage spill in your home or on our streets. FOG Public Service Announcement Please don't put grease down the drain. VOUTUBE.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 5 at 4:00pm Did you know: There's a museum dedicated to poop- both animal and human - in the United Kingdom? 28 National Poo Museum opens doors on Isle of Wight- BBC News A museum dedicated to excrement,with examples from the animal and human word,opens to the public. RBC.COM Orange County Sanitation District shared Eileen Cunningham-Oldrovd's post. Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long April 4 at 1:13pm See what happens when you flush not so flushable wipes#what2flush a Eileen Cunningham-Oldroyd April 3 at 2:04pm The first thing the plumber asked us when our main sewer line got clogged was, "Do you use flushable wipes?"They may make it down the toilet, but they're NOT b... t: 1 This Horrifyine Photo Shows Just How Big Of A Problem "F'lushable" Wet Wipes Are Adults all around the world people are using flushable wet wipes to freshen up after using the toilet but these convenient little wipes are anything but... GOGREEN.ORG Orange County Sanitation District Published by AAmy f = m Thank you to the Orange County Water District for hosting last week's Children's Water Education Festival. We were proud to participate and look forward to next year!#What2Flush 29 0 Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Amy Stretten April 1 at 9:00am Every Friday,we're sharing photos of OCSD employees hard at work and we're calling it#OCSDatwork. Here are Mike Childers and Luc Tang of Plant 2 removing a broken valve in the basement of the West Returned Activated Sludge (RAS). Returned Activated Sludge is the wastewater and biological mass that is returned to aeration tanks to further remove contaminants.After this occurs, it is then sent to the final clarifiers where it exits the process by either treated wastewater... See More 30 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE N1eetiodate To ad.ofDir. AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number 3 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent legislative affairs activities. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) legislative affairs program includes advocating the Sanitation District's legislative interests, Sanitation District sponsored legislation, where appropriate, and seeking federal/state funding for projects. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware that the Sanitation District is more than a wastewater treatment plant—treating and sending water to the ocean. The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization, which recycles more than 50 percent of the wastewater. Additionally, to help meet the goal of 100 percent recycling, the Sanitation District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment process to produce biosolids and energy used to help run the plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Page 1 of 2 PROPOSED SOLUTION Work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District's legislative interests. Help to create legislation and apply for grants that would benefit the Sanitation District, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-one-one meetings, and trips to D.C. and Sacramento. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with the Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole. Additionally, this could affect our chances of receiving grant funding. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Federal Update— ENS Resources • State Update —Townsend Public Affairs • Grant Funding Tracker • Legislative Matrix Page 2 of 2 iJi �V RESOURCES MEMORANDUM TO: Rebecca Long Jennifer Cabral FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: April 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Washington Update The past month saw significant activities of note to the District. First and foremost,the District's leadership met with its congressional delegation as well as senior federal agency officials to discuss its federal policy matters of interest. In addition, the House Committee on Natural Resources extended an invitation to the District to testify on the need for a strong federal program in support of water recycling infrastructure. Other matters of interest to the District involved congressional progress in advancing fiscal year 2017 agency budgets and the development of a Water Resources Development Act reauthorization. The following summarizes the issues of note during the past month. District Officials Meet with Congressional Delegation and Administration Officials The District's senior leadership met with the Orange County congressional delegation to review federal priorities and to explain the status of the ongoing study to expand GWRS. In meetings with the delegation,the District requested support for water recycling project assistance as it represented a sustainable approach to deliver reliable water supplies and allows the District to achieve "zero discharge'of its effluent. Additionally,a discussion on the ongoing effort to develop cutting edge technologies to treat and manage biosolids to capture energy and develop fertilizer feedstocks took place.The District also reviewed the importance of a robust clean water State Revolving Loan Fund program. In each instance,the delegation expressed support for the policy positions. In addition,the Members and staff that the District met ENS Resources,Inc. 110114s Street,N.W. Washington,D.C.2000S Phone 202.466.3155/TelePex 202,466,3787 with agreed to support the District in seeking assistance through competitive grants solicitations related to the demonstration of innovative technology. In separate meetings with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) discussions with staff to these agencies revealed support for the District's initiatives. With regard to USER,a review on GWRS and its expansion illustrated that the ongoing feasibility study would likely prove that the project deserved funding assistance. A recommendation to work with USBR's Technical Services Office in Denver and officials in the regional office was recommended to ensure that the project was understood.This would help to establish its priority,should funding become available as part of any drought bill or other legislative response,like H.R. 2993 (see below),to revise the way in which USER awards construction assistance. In discussions with USEPA's senior water officials responsible for infrastructure assistance,the District was provided an overview on the implementation of the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program and how it might support the District's CIP program. Drought Relief Policy and Water Recycling Congressional efforts to address the immediate and longterm impacts of the drought in California and the and west continued. Unlike past months'attention to drought legislation,the focus turned to single focused legislation to revamp the way in which water recycling projects are funded. The District was invited to testify before the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans of the Committee on Natural Resources. The District General Manager presented the testimony,citing the need to act on the Water Recycling Acceleration Act(H.R. 2993). H.R-2993 would allow the Secretary of the Interior to make decisions to fund"feasible" projects. Projects like the District's would benefit because H.R. 2993 would remove the several steps in the construction authorization and appropriations process and address the earmark ban that has stalled new project construction. The OCSD testimony marked an important milestone in alternative water supply policy development.As OCSD testified,OCWD spoke before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works about water recycling, marking a rare moment when one region commanded the attention of both chambers at the same time. At the conclusion of the House hearing,subcommittee staff indicated that the District made a persuasive case for water recycling needs and suggested that H.R 2993 might be part of a markup later this year. If this occurs,the District would be in a good position to leverage the bill's provisions to facilitate construction funding assistance in the coming year(s) should the bill be enacted. ENS Resources,Inc. 110114A Sheet,N.W. Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3155/TelePex 202,466,3787 Water Infrastructure Assistance and Water Resources Development Act(WRDA) The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works formally unveiled its rewrite of WRDA and,in so doing,demonstrated a desire to use this U.S.Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) authorization law to enact new programs and funding for water infrastructure. The bill would provide billions in new funding authorizations to support local agencies' water infrastructure needs. Earlier,we provided the District with a summary of the key provisions of interest. Of particular interest are provisions that would: • Provide new grants assistance, • Provide enhanced loans to support water innovation such as water recycling, • Offer assistance to address sea level threats to infrastructure, • Help to develop energy recovery from the wastewater treatment process or reduce energy demands for treatment, • Create a new Water Infrastructure Fund based upon a voluntary fee on labeling of bottles under a WaterSense program detailing commitments to sustainable water projects,and • Permanently authorize WIFIA. The bill meets a number of the District's priorities to address its needs. The Senate will markup the bill within the month of April. Committee staff indicate that they hope to see the bill debated and voted on by the Senate by June. In the House,we anticipate markup of a WRDA bill by the end of May. Fiscal Year 2017Appropriations Both the House and Senate Committee on Appropriations continued to make progress in finalizing their respective spending bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Final agreements are unlikely until the Lame Duck Session in November. However,we believe that the strong support for water infrastructure by the District, and other wastewater agencies,is lending important support to congressional advocates of a robust SRF funding level,reversing efforts by the Administration to reduce funding in order to boost the drinking water SRF program. ENS Resources,Inc. 110114A Sheet,N.W. Washington,D.C.2000S Phone 202.466.3755/TelePex 202,466,3787 T ® WNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EST TPA ,. 8 To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: April 25, 2016 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Political Update The first major deadline of the current legislative session, the first-house policy committee deadline, was on April 22. Any bill that has been tagged as fiscal that did not pass its respective policy committee will be ineligible for consideration for the remainder of the current legislative session. Approximately 15 percent of the bills that were introduced this year failed to meet this deadline. Although May 6 is the last day for policy committees to hear and report non-fiscal bills to the floor, the next major deadline that faces the Legislature is the fiscal committee deadline on May 27. All bills that are keyed fiscal must pass out of the Appropriations committees by May 27. Below is a list of important upcoming deadlines in the Legislature: • May 6—Last day for policy committees to hear and report non-fiscal bills in their house of origin to the Floor • May 27— Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report bills in their house of origin to the floor • June 3—Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house • June 15—Last day to pass the budget While the attention of the Legislature has recently been focused on passing bills out of policy committees before the deadline, the drought still remains a high priority in Sacramento. On April 1, 2015, Governor Brown announced his Executive Order declaring a state of emergency. A year later,on March 30,2016,a snow survey taken at the same location revealed the State's snowpack is at 87 percent of its March 30 historical level, a sizeable increase from 2015. The increase of rainfall and snowpack in March had a positive impact on the State's two largest reservoirs, Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta. While many key reservoirs remain significantly below historical levels, Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta are slightly above these levels. Due to the increase of water levels in Northern California reservoirs, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced an increase of State Water Project delivery estimates to 60 percent of requests. This is the fourth time since December 2015 that DWR has raised their delivery estimates for 2016. DWR initially set a 10 percent delivery estimate in December 2015, but near normal levels of snowpack and rain this winter led them to increase their estimate to 15 percent in January, 30 percent in February, 45 percent in March, and the current 60 percent in April. Southern California Office•1401 Dove Street•Suite 330•Newport Beach,CA 92660•Phone(949)399-9050•Fax(949)47"215 State Capitol Office•925 L Street•Suite 1404•Sacramento,CA 95814•Phone(916)447-4086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Office•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington,DC 20003•Phone(202)54"696•Fax(202)5464555 Northern California Office•300 Fronk Ogawa Plam•Suite 204•Oakland,CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 Despite receiving an increase in rain and snowfall, a recent poll conducted by Save Our Water and Field Research Partner determined that Californians continue to view the ongoing drought as extremely serious. The survey found that nearly 90 percent of Californians plan on using less water even after the current drought is declared over. Save Our Water, the State's primary water education resource for water conservation, also reported that 84 percent of the people surveyed believe it is important for California to make permanent changes to outdoor landscaping.This poll shows that the State's educational campaign as well as individual water district's conservation efforts will have a lasting effect on water use. Conservation Regulations: Amendments On Wednesday, April 20, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) hosted an informational public workshop to receive input on the potential modifications to the existing urban water conservation regulations. The hearing started with testimony from the Office of Research, Planning, and Performance about our current water supply conditions. In short, California and its reservoirs are having a much better year than last year, however the drought is not over. Two panels consisting of urban water suppliers, urban water retailers, and regional water authorities presented draft modified conservation regulations to the Board for their consideration. One of these suggestions included matching the targeted demand decrease with the actual supply decrease experienced by the supplier. The Board will use this information, as well as written public comment, to develop draft amendments to the regulatory language. This language is expected to be released in early May, before the Board considers its adoption on May 18. A major theme of the written public comment as well as the workshop public comment was the lack of autonomy given to regional water management groups and individual suppliers. Water suppliers from around the State advocated for local control as they commented that they should and can be responsible for identifying how much water they need to conserve. Several water suppliers in northern California argued that they have not seen a decrease in their local water supply, but are being forced to cut back their water demand, resulting in a decrease in revenue. State Water Use: February 2016 For the fifth straight month, Californian's have failed to meet the 25 percent water conservation target set forth by the Governor. Total water saved in the month of February was only 12 percent when compared with February 2013, the lowest conservation amount since the Governor's executive order in April 2015. The cumulative water savings from June 2015 — February 2016 when compared to the same months in 2013, finished at 23.9 percent, or 96 percent of the Governor's goal. Residential water use increased for the first time since the Governor's executive order, even though Californians only used 67 residential per person per day in February 2016. The conversation has now shifted toward the possibility of permanent water use restrictions. In February: • Statewide water savings for February 2016 was 12% (41,591 acre-feet or 13.6 billion gallons), a decrease from January 2016's 17.1% savings. • February 2016 compliance indicates that 55% of suppliers met their conservation standards. QQ April 2016 Report 2 • Statewide average water use for February was 67 residential gallons per capita per day (R-GPCD), closely matching the December 2015 average but higher than January's all- time low of 61 gallons per person per day. Proposition 1 Water Recycling Budget Request At the end of March, the State Water Resources Control Board submitted a budget letter requesting an appropriation of$320 million from Proposition 1 for water recycling. Approximately $290 million of the $725 million set aside in Proposition 1 for water recycling has been appropriated. The Governor's January Budget made no additional appropriations from Proposition 1 to the Water Recycling Funding Program, despite the Program being overloaded with requests for grants and low interest financing. It is worth noting that if this $320 million appropriation is included in the final Budget in June, there will only be slightly over $100 million left in the water recycling account for future appropriation. Priority Legislation AB 1989 (Jones)— Water, energy, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions— OCSD Watch AB 1989 would require the State Water Resources Control Board, in coordination with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission,the Public Utilities Commission, and the Department of Water Resources, to develop and implement a grant and low-interest loan program for water projects that result in the net reduction of water-related greenhouse gas emissions. AB 1989 has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 2022 (Gordon)—Advanced purified demonstration water— OCSD Co-Sponsor AB 2022 would allow the bottling of advanced purified demonstration drinking water for educational purposes to promote water recycling. This water cannot be sold and will be used as a means to further educate broad audiences about the cutting-edge technology that is being used to purify wastewater to near-distilled water quality in their community. AB 2022 was amended to reduce the maximum amount of water per bottle to 8oz and the maximum gallons per year from 2,500 to 1000. AB 2022 has passed both the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It is currently on the Assembly Floor and has been ordered to the Consent Calendar. AB 2890 (ESTM Committee) - Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs- OCSD WATCH AB 2890 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to appoint an advisory board to assist it in carrying out their responsibilities to examine and certify people to operate water treatment plants and water distribution systems. AB 2890 has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard on April 27. ® April 2016 Report 3 SB 163 (Hertzberg)— Wastewater Treatment:Recycled Water— OCSD Watch This bill, on or before January 1, 2026, would require a wastewater treatment facility discharging through an ocean outfall to achieve at least 50% reuse of the facility's actual annual flow. It also would require a wastewater treatment facility to achieve 100% reuse by January 1, 2036. TPA and OCSD are working with the author on various amendments to SB 163, while using OCSD as the gold standard for the State. Senator Hertzberg's office has revealed they intend to keep metrics such as percentage of actual annual flow and target dates in the bill, however the specifics have yet to be determined. SB 163 has not moved this year, amendments are pending. SB 661 (Hill)—Protection of Subsurface Installations—OCSD Watch SB 661 enhances the existing enforcement powers of specked state entities, revises liability provisions that apply to the pre-excavation notification and subsurface installation marking requirements for operators and excavators, and establishes the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Advisory Committee to enforce laws relating to the protection of underground infrastructure. SB 661 does not change current law regarding responsibility of sewer laterals. SB passed the Senate Floor and is now in the Assembly. SB 885 (Wolk) - Construction contracts:indemnity— OCSD Oppose SB 885 specifies,for construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2017,that a design professional only has the duty to defend claims that arise out of or relate to, negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. A design professional would not have a duty to defend claims against any other person or entity arising from a construction project, except that entity's reasonable defense costs arising out of the design professional's degree of fault. SB 885 eliminates the ability of a public agency to contract with design professionals for upfront legal defense costs against claims related to a project's design work. SB 885 has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and will be heard on May 3. SB 1213 (Wieckowski)—Renewable energy.,biosolids:matching grants— OCSD Support SB 1213 would require the State Energy Resources Conservation Commission to develop and implement the Biosolids to Clean Energy Grant Program to provide 50% matching funds to local wastewater agencies for biosolids to clean energy capital projects. The bill would continuously appropriate $20,000,000 annually from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the commission for purposes of the program. SB 1213 has been amended to remove the $12,000,000 earmark for the Bay Area Biosolids Coalition. The program would start in FY 16-17. SB 1213 has passed the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 1229(Jackson)-Home-generated pharmaceutical waste:secure drug take-back bins—OCSD Watch ® April 2016 Report 4 Amended on April 19, 2016, SB 1229 states that a collector who maintains a secure drug take- back bin shall not be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution, for maintaining a secure drug take-back bin as long as the collector takes specified steps to ensure safety and health. This immunity would not apply in the case of personal injury or wrongful death resulting from the collector's gross negligence or willful misconduct. SB 1229 has passed the Senate Floor and is now in the Assembly. SB 1318 (Wolk) - Local government: drinking water infrastructure or services: wastewater infrastructure or services— OCSD Watch SB 1318 was amended on April 12 to remove provisions requiring a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to extend drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and services to disadvantaged communities within their sphere of influence before extending drinking water and wastewater infrastructure services elsewhere. SB 1318 would require LAFCO's to conduct service reviews every 5 years to identify disadvantaged communities that lack drinking water or adequate wastewater services. This bill would also require the LAFCO's to recommend and implement a plan to address the findings. 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In p g Ip-from g g This fumble$opportunity supports technology TheoMm of Energy E/euenor and Removable away development plans for the ate umbure of drop in envlaboy awarding multiple fed suit assumanm awards M1ytlroorMn Marrs,doprNuds,or l nerd laces Ina Inure farm of cmmrative agreements,live estimated pilot-orsemonsnationscalelnlegealedblorebnery, p.m.of .-an.Ave me design phase of exM1 award all l R approdmarelyf xmr., Dellmto,lm Pilot and Demonstrate-Some asur emenng of III otopMud,and 0lopower Gram delailenN yet tal fastener or release (Poxg3) details.,it to late Mayy016 u Ye murrodat Than Update,Mondry,April x5 2016 OCSD Bills of Interest AUTHORBILL SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSID POSITION OTHER POSITIONS Proposed Legislation 2015-2016 AB 83 Gallo[D] Personal data.Current law requires a person or business that owns, Moved to Senate Inactive File. Watch ACC-OC-NYC licenses,or maintains personal information ,as defined,about a LOCC-Watch California resident to implement and maintain reasonable security CASA-NYC procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information,to NACWA-NYC protect the personal information from unauthorized access,destruction, CSDA-Watch use,modification,or disclosure.This bill would expand the definition of "personal information"for purposes of these provisions to include any unique government-issued identification number,an individual's geophysical location,health insurance,or biometric information,or an individual's signature. AS 581 Gomez[D] Water Quality,Supply,and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Amended on January 4th. Watch ACC-OC-NYC The Water Quality,Supply,and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 Passed Assembly Floor on LOCC-Watch provides that it is the intent of the people that,to the extent practicable,a January 25.Referred to CASA-Watch project supported by the funds made available by the act will include Senate Natural Resources NACWA-NYC signage informing the public that the project received funds from the act. and Water Committee CSDA-Watch This bill would require certain recipients of funding pursuant to the act to post signs acknowledging the source of funds in accordance with guidelines that the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency would be required to develop. AS 647 Eggman[D] Groundwater:Would declare that the storing of water underground Held in Senate Natural Watch ACC-OC-NYC constitutes a beneficial use of water if the diverted water is used while it Resources and Water LOCC-Watch is in underground storage for specified purposes.This bill would state Committee CASA-NYC the intent of the Legislature that this storage of water underground not NACWA-NYC injure any legal user of the water involved.This bill would provide that the CSDA-Watch period for the reversion of a water fight does not include any period when the water is being used in the aquifer or storage area or is being held in storage for later application to beneficial use,as prescribed DCSD Bills of Interest AB 954 Mathis[R] Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program.Would require the Held in Senate Appropriations Watch ACC-OC-NYC State Water Resources Control Board to establish a program to provide Committee LOCC-Watch low-interest loans and grants to local agencies for low-interest loans and CASA-NYC grants to eligible applicants for specified purposes relating to drinking NACWA-NYC water and wastewater treatment.This bill would create the Water and CSDA-Support Wastewater Loan and Grant Fund and provide that the moneys in this fund are available,upon appropriation by the Legislature,to the board for expenditure for the program.This bill would transfer to the Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Fund$10,000,000 from the General Fund. This bill contains other related provisions.AS 954 is intended to provide assistance to individual homeowners and renters to undertake actions necessary to provide safer,cleaner,and more reliable drinking water and wastewater treatment.This bill is similar to AS 1588. AB 1144 Rendon[D] Renewable Portfolio Standard Program.The Renewable Portfolio Held in Senate Appropriations Support ACC-OC-NYC Standard(RPS)Program would allow public agencies to finance energy Committee LOCC-Watch related infrastructure by selling renewable energy credits(REC) CASA-Support generated by methane gas.Some wastewater utilities,such as OCSD, NACWA-NYC put methane to use for energy generation within their own facility. CSDA-Watch However,smaller facilities without the supporting energy infrastructure, under this bill would be able to sell RECs for credits under RPS Category 1,which is the largest category with the most demand for credits. Currently,unbundled RECs are categorized in'bucket 3'by the Public Utilities Commission, regardless of their source. AB 1217 Daly[D] Orange County Fire Authority.Would,as of January 1,2017,require Held in Senate Governance Oppose ACC-OC-Oppose the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority,a joint and Finance Committee LOCC-Oppose powers agency,to consist of 13 members,each serving a term of 2 CASA-NYC years.The bill would create the Orange County Fire Authority City NACWA-NYC Selection Committee to select 11 of those board members from cities CSDA-Watch that contract with the authority for fire protection services,as specified. The bill would additionally require 2 of the members of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authorty to be members of the board of supervisors of the County of Orange,as specified.This bill contains other related provisions. OCSD Bills of Interest AB 1463 Gatto[D] Onsite treated water.Would require the State Water Resources Control Held in Senate Environmental Watch ACC-OC-NYC Board,in consultation with the State Department of Public Health,the Quality Committee LOCC-Watch California Building Standards Commission,and stakeholders,to CASA-Oppose establish water quality standards anddistribution,monitoring,and NACWA-NYC reporting requirements for onsite water recycling systems prior to CSDA-Watch authorizing the use of onsfie treated water in internal plumbing of residential and commercial buildings.This bill would require onshe treated water to be considered the same as recycled water that is produced on site. AB 1550 Gomez[D] Greenhouse gases:investment plan:disadvantaged communities. Amended April 11.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC Existing law requires the Department of Finance,in consultation with Assembly Appropriations LOCC-Watch ARB,to develop a 3-year investment plan for the moneys deposited in Committee CASA-NYC the GGRF.Existing law requires the investment plan to allocate a NACWA-NYC minimum of 25%of the available moneys in the GGRF to projects that CSDA-Watch provide benefits to disadvantaged communities(DACs)and a minimum of 10%to projects located in DACs.This bill would increase the percentage of moneys in the GGRF allocated to projects located within DACs from 10%to 25%.This bill would require a separate and additional allocation of an unspecified percentage for low-income communities. Amendments taken on April 11 changed the additional allocation from 25%to unspecified. AB 1555 Gomez[D] Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Would appropriate$800,000,000 AS 1555 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the 2016-17 fiscal year to the April 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch various state agencies in specified amounts for various purposes be ineligible for consideration. CASA-Watch including,among other things, low carbon transportation and NACWA-NYC infrastructure,clean energy communities,wetland and watershed CSDA-Watch restoration,and carbon sequestration.The bill would state the intent of the Legislature to reserve$150,000,000 from the fund to fund future legislative priorities.Amendments taken on April 11 reduced the appropriation from$1,700,000,000 to$800,000,000. AB 1588 Mathis[R] Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program Would require the Referred to the Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC State Water Resources Control Board to establish a program to provide Appropriations Committee LOCC-Watch low-interest loans and grants to local agencies for low-interest loans and CASA-Approve grants to eligible applicants for specified purposes relating to drinking NACWA-NYC water and wastewater treatment.This bill would transfer to the Water CSDA-Watch and Wastewater Loan and Grant Fund$10,000,000 from the General Fund.This program will be focused on individual homeowners.March 16 amendments were not substantial. OCSD Bills of Interest AB 1589 Mathis[R] California Environmental Quality Act:exemption:Would,for the AS 1589 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC duration of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor due to the April 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch drought,flood,or fire,exempt from the requirements of CEQA projects be ineligible for consideration. CASA-NYC that are undertaken,carried out,or approved by a public agency to NACWA-NYC mitigate the effects of,or conditions caused by,drought,flood,or fire. CSDA-Watch This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Amendments on 3/14116 removed specific project criteria. AB 1590 Mathis[R] State Water Resources Control Board:Would require that an AB 1590 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC additional 4 members be appointed to the State Water Resources the April 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch Control Board by the Legislature.The bill would require that one member be ineligible for consideration. CASA-Watch each be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly,the Assembly NACWA-NYC Minority Leader,the President pro Tempera of the Senate,and the CSDA-Watch Senate Minority Leader.The bill would require that vacancies be immediately filled by the appointing power. AS 1647 Waldron[R] Environmental quality:water storage facilities The California AB 1647 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC Environmental Quality Act requires the lead agency to determine whether the April 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch a project may have a significant effect on the environment based on be ineligible for consideration. CASA-NYC substantial evidence in light of the whole record.The act exempts certain NACWA-NYC specified projects from its requirements.This bill would exempt a project CSDA-Watch to expand the storage capacity of an existing surface water storage facility,or to replace an existing surface water storage facility,that is owned and operated by a public entity if that public entity adopts,by resolution,findings and declarations that the project meets specified AS 1649 Sales[D] State water policy:priority:surface water storage projects and joint Amended on 4/5/16. Referred Watch ACC-OC-NYC powers authorities.Previously a bill stating intents of the Legislature to the Assembly LOCC-Watch and the prioritization of California Water Commission funding,AS 1649 Appropriations Committee. CASA-NYC was amended on April to make the Department of Water Resources NACWA-NYC develop a state water policy that gives prionty to the formation of joint CSDA-Watch powers authorities that are formed to address critical surface water storage needs and to the funding of the joint powers authorities'surface water storage projects. AB 1661 McCarty[D] Local Government,Sexual Harrassment Training:Existing law Amended on 4/11/16. Watch ACC-OC-Watch requires all local agency officials to receive training in ethics,at specified Referred to the Assembly LOCC-Watch intervals,if the local agency provides any type of compensation,salary, Appropriations Committee CASA-Watch or stipend to those officials.This bill would additionally require local NACWA-NYC agency officials,as defined,to receive sexual harassment training and CSDA-Watch education if the local agency provides any type of compensation,salary, or stipend to those officials,and would allow a local agency to require employees to receive sexual harassment training or information. Amendments on April 11 require entities that devleop this criteria to consult with the Attomey General's office to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of the content. OCSD Bills of Interest AS 1707 Linder[RI Public records: response to request The California Public Records Act AS 1707 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC requires state and local agencies to make public records available for the April 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch inspection,unless an exemption from disclosure applies.The act be ineligible for consideration. CASA-Oppose requires a response to a written request for public records that includes a NACWA-NYC denial of the request, in whole or in part,to be in writing.This bill instead CSDA-Oppose would require that response to be in writing regardless of whether the request was in writing.The bill would require that written response additionally to include a list that contains the title or other identification of each record requested but withheld due to an exemption and the specific exemption that applies to that record. AS 1738 McCarty[D] Building Standards:Dark Graywater Would define"dark graywateY'as Referred to Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC a specified wastewater that comes from kitchen sinks and dishwashers. Appropriations Committee LOCC-Watch This bill would require the Department of Housing and Community CASA-Oppose Development,at the next triennial building standards rulemaking cycle, NACWA-NYC to adopt and submit for approval building standards for the construction, CSDA-Watch installation,and alteration of dark graywater systems for indoor and outdoor uses. AS 1749 Mathis[R] California Environmental Quality Act:exemption:recycled water AS 1749 is in the Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC pipelines.CEQA exempts from its requirements projects consisting of Natural Resources Committee. LOCC-Watch the construction or expansion of recycled water pipeline and directly CASA-Approve related infrastructure within existing rights of way,and directly related NACWA-NYC groundwater replenishment,if the project does not affect wellands or CSDA-Watch sensitive habitat,and where the construction impacts are fully mitigated, and undertaken for the purpose of mitigating drought conditions for which a state of emergency was proclaimed by the Governor on a certain date.CEQA provides that this exemption remains operative until the state of emergency has expired or until January 1,2017,whichever occurs first.This bill would extend that date to January 1,2022 AS 1755 Dodd[D] The Open and Transparent Water Data Act Would enact the Open and Amended 4/5116.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC Transparent Water Data Act.The act would require the Department of the Assembly Appropriations LOCC-Watch Water Resources to establish a public benefit corporation that would Committee CASA-NYC create and manage(1)a statewide water information system to improve NACWA-NYC the ability of the state to meet the growing demand for water supply CSDA-Watch reliability and healthy ecosystems,that,among things,would integrate existing water data information from multiple databases and(2)an online water transfer information clearinghouse for water transfer information that would include a database of historic water transfers and transfers pending responsible agency approval and a public forum to exchange information on water market issues.Amendments taken on April 5 refer to privacy concerns for corporations. OCSD Bills of Interest AB 1979 Bigelow[R] Renewable feed-in tariff: hydroelectric facilities.Previously a bill Amended on 4/11116. Watch ACC-OC-NYC requiring water use projection data to be sent to water wholesalers,AB Referred to the Assembly LOCC-Watch 1979 has been amended to revise the requirement that an electric Appropriations Committee CASA-NYC generation facility have an effective capacity of not more than 3 NACWA-NYC megawatts to additionally authorize a hydroelectric facility with a CSDA-NYC nameplate generating capacity of up to 5 megawatts to participate in the renewable feed-in tariff if the facility delivers no more than 3 megawatts to the grid in any hour and complies with specified interconnection and payment requirements. AB 1989 Jones[RI Water,energy,and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Amended on 3/30116. Watch ACC-OC-NYC Previously,this bill would require the Department of Water Resources Referred to the Assembly LOCC-Watch and the SWRCB to conduct an annual survey of public and private water Appropriations Committee CASA-NYC suppliers relating to water supply reliability in the event of a drought. NACWA-NYC Amendments taken on March 14 Would require the State Water CSDA-NYC Resources Control Board,in coordination with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission,the Public Utilities Commission,and the Department of Water Resources,to develop and implement a grant and low-interest loan program for water projects that result in the net reduction of water-related greenhouse gas emissions.Amendments taken on March 30 remove the annual$200 million appropriation from the GGRF. AB 2022 Gordon[D] Advanced purified demonstration water:OCSD sponsored Bottling Amended on 3/31116.On the Co-Sponsor ACC-OC-NYC Bill.This bill would allow the bol0ing of advanced purified water for Assembly Floor and ordered to LOCC-Watch educational purposes. It would also authorize the distribution of small the Concert Calendar. CASA-Support amounts of this advanced purified water for free for educational NACWA-NYC purposes.Under current law,consumers must visit a water recycling CSDA-NYC facility in person in order to taste this clean,safe water.Amendments taken on March 31 prevent each bottle from containing more than 8 fluid ounces. AB 2040 Melendez[R] Outdoor Water Efficiency Act of 2016:personal income tax credits: Amended on 4/6/16.AS 2040 Watch ACC-OC-NYC outdoor water efficiency.The Personal Income Tax Law allows various is in the Assembly Revenue LOCC-Watch credits against the taxes imposed by that law.This bill,for taxable years and Taxation Committee. CASA-NYC beginning on or after January 1,2016,and before January 1,2021. NACWA-NYC would allow a credit equal to 25%of the amount paid or incurred by a CSDA-NYC qualified taxpayer for water-efficiency improvements,as defined,on qualified real property in this stale,as specified. OCSD Bills of Interest AS 2076 Garcia[DI Water and energy use efficiency:certification:breweries.This bill Amended on 4/6/16.AS 2076 Watch ACC-OC-NYC would have required the board to adopt uniform water recycling criteria did not pass before the April LOCC-Watch for the use of recycled water in the manufacture of beer and wine. 22 deadline and will be CASA-Watch Amended to require the Department of Water Resources,in consultation ineligible for consideration. NACWA-NYC with the Califomia brewing industry,to develop water and energy use CSDA-NYC efficiency certification guidelines for the production of beer that include, among other things,uniform standards for the industrys use of efficiency certification seals and would require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to consult in label design and approval for the use of a seal on a beer bottle. AS 2257 Maienschein[R] Local agency meetings:agenda:online posting.The Ralph M.Brown Amended on 4/11/16. Watch ACC-OC-NYC Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post,at least 72 Referred to the Assembly LOCC-Watch hours before the meeting,an agenda containing a brief general Appropriations Committee CASA-Watch description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at a NACWA-NYC regular meeting,in a location that is freely accessible to members of the CSDA-NYC public and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting.This bill would require an online posting of an agenda by a local agency to have a prominent direct link to the current agenda itself.Amendments taken on April 11 were inconsequential. AB 2304 Levine[D] California Water Market Exchange.Would establish the California Referemed to Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC Water Market Exchange,governed by a 5-member board,in the Natural Appropriations Committee LOCC-Watch Resources Agency.This bill would require the market exchange,on or CASA-NYC before December 31,2017,to create a centralized water market platform NACWA-NYC on its Internet Web site that provides ready access to information about CSDA-NYC water available for transfer or exchange. AB 2389 Ridley-Thomas[D] Special districts:district-based elections:reapportionment.Would In Assembly Local Watch ACC-OC-NYC authorize a governing body of a special district,as defined,to require,by Government Committee. LOCC-Watch resolution,that the election of the members of its governing body be CASA-Watch elected using district-based elections without being required to submit NACWA-NYC the resolution to the voters for approval.Amendments taken on April 5 CSDA-Watch added a requirement for an adopted resolution stating that the change in method is being made in furtherance of the Voting Rights Act of 2001. OCSD Bills of Interest AB 2415 Garcia[D] California Clean Truck, Bus,and Off-Road Vehicle and Equipment On Assembly Floor Watch ACC-OC-NYC Technology Program.Would,between January 2,2018,and January 1, LOCC-NYC 2023,require no less than 50%or$100,000,000,whichever is greater,of CASA-NYC the moneys allocated each year for technology development, NACWA-NYC demonstration,precommercial pilots, and early commercial deployments CSDA-Watch of zero-and near-zero-emission medium-and heavy-duty truck technology be allocated and spent to support the commercial deployment of existing zero-and near-zero-emission heavy-duty truck technology that meets or exceeds a specified emission standard.The bill also would require the State Air Resources Board to post on its Internet Web site the results of emissions reductions or benefits. AB 2438 Waldron[R] California Environmental Quality Act:exemption:recycled water On Assembly Floor Watch ACC-OC-NYC pipelines.Would,until January 1,2020,additionally exempt from CEQA LOCC-Watch a project for the construction and installation of a new pipeline or the CASA-Watch maintenance,repair,restoration, reconditioning,relocation,replacement, NACWA-NYC removal,or demolition of an existing pipeline,not exceeding 8 miles in CSDA-NYC length,for the distribution of recycled water within a public street, highway,or right-of-way and would require the lead agency to undertake specified activities,including the filing of a notice of exemption for the project with the Office of Planning and Research and the once of the county clerk of each county in which the project is located. AB 2470 Gonzalez Municipal water districts:water service: Indian tribes.Previously a Amended 4/12/16.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC waste discharge requirement bill, AB 2470 was amended on April 11 to Assembly Appropriations LOCC-Watch require,upon the request of an Indian tribe and the satisfaction of certain Committee CASA-Watch conditions,a district to provide service of water at substantially the same NACWA-NYC terms applicable to the customers of the district to an Indian tribe's lands CSDA-NYC that are not within a district,as prescribed,if the Indian tribe's lands meet certain requirements. AB 2890 Assembly Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs Amended on 4/21/16. Watch ACC-OC-NYC Environmental Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to appoint an Referred to Assembly LOCC-Watch Safety and Toxic advisory committee to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities to Appropriations Committee CASA-Working Materials examine and certify people to operate water treatment plants and water with Author Committee distribution systems.This bill would require the advisory committee to NACWA-NYC review all proposed regulations and make recommendations to the CSDA-NYC board.Amendments taken on April 21 were inconsequential. OCSD Bills of Interest SIB 122 Jackson[D] California Environmental Quality Act:record of proceedings.CEQA Held in Assembly Suspense Watch ACC-OC-NYC establishes a procedure for the preparation and certification of the record File LOCC-Watch of proceedings upon the fling of an action or proceeding challenging a CASA-NYC lead agency's action on the grounds of noncompliance with CEQA.This NACWA-NYC bill would require the lead agency,at the request of a project applicant CSDA-Watch and consent of the lead agency,to prepare a record of proceedings concurrently with the preparation of a negative declaration,mitigated negative declaration, EIR,or other environmental document for projects. This bill contains other related provisions. SIB 163 Hertzberg(D) Wastewater treatment:recycled water.SB 163 was amended the last Held in Assembly Rules Watch ACC-OC-NYC week of the Legislative session to address wastewater treatment.The bill Committee LOCC-Watch would declare that the discharge of treated wastewater from ocean CASA- ouffalls,except in compliance with the bill's provisions,is a waste and OpposeMork with unreasonable use of water in light of the cost-effective opportunities to Author recycle this water for further beneficial use.This bill,on or before NACWA-NYC January 1,2026,would require a wastewater treatment facility CSDA-Watch discharging through an ocean outfall to achieve at least 50%reuse of the facility's actual annual Flow,as defined,for beneficial purposes. SB 471 Pavley[D] Water,energy,and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: In Assembly Appropriations Watch ACC-OC-NYC planning:Would include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions Suspense File LOCC-Watch associated with water treatment among the investments that are eligible CASA-NYC for funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.The bill would NACWA-NYC also make legislative findings and declarations,and a statement of CSDA-Support in legislative intent,with regard to the nexus between water and energy and Concept water and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.This bill contains other related provisions. SIB 551 Walk(D) State water policy:water and energy efficiency:Would declare the None Watch ACC-OC-NYC policy of the state that water use and water treatment shall operate in a LOCC-Watch manner that is as energy efficient as is feasible and energy use and CASA-NYC generation shall operate in a manner that is as water efficient as is NACWA-NYC feasible.This bill would require all relevant state agencies to consider CSDA-Watch this state policy when revising,adopting, or establishing policies, regulations,and grant criteria when pertinent to these uses of water and energy. OCSD Bills of Interest SB 661 Hill[DI Protection of subsurface installations.Current law requires every Al Assembly Desk Watch ACC-OC-NYC operator of a subsurface installation,except the Department of LOCC-Watch Transportation,to become a member of, participate in,and share in the CASA-Watch costs of,a regional notification center.Current law requires any person NACWA-NYC who plans to conduct any excavation to contact the appropriate regional CSDA-Watch notification center before commencing that excavation,as specified. Current law defines a subsurface installation as any underground pipeline,conduit,duct,wire,or other structure.This bill,the Dig Safe Act of 2016,would declare the need to clarify and revise these provisions. The bill would define and redefine various terms relating to a regional notification center.Gut and Amended on January 4,2016.SB 661 does not change current law regarding the responsibility of sewer laterals. SB 814 HIII[DI Drought:excessive water use:urban retail water suppliers: Would Amended on 3/30/16. Watch ACC-OC-NYC declare that excessive water use,as defined by each urban retail water Referred to the Senate LOCC-Watch supplier, is a waste or unreasonable use of water.This bill would Appropriations Committee CASA-NYC authorize as a method to identify and restrict excessive water use the NACWA-NYC establishment of a rate structure that includes block tiers,water budgets, CSDA-NYC penalties for prohibited uses,or rate surcharges over and above base rates for excessive water use by residential customers.Amendments taken on March 30 removed the disclosure requirement on local governments. SB 885 Walk[D] Construction contracts:indemnity.Would specify,for construction Amended on 4/18/16. Hearing Oppose ACC-OC-NYC contracts entered into on or after January 1,2017,that a design on May 3 LOCC-Watch professional,as defined,only has the duty to defend claims that arise out CASA- of,or pertain or relate to, negligence,recklessness,or willful misconduct OpposeM/ork with of the design professional. Under the bill,a design professional would Author not have a duty to defend claims against any other person or entity NACWA-NYC arising from a construction project,except that person or entity's CSDA-Oppose reasonable defense costs arising out of the design professional's degree of fault,as specified. SB 949 Jackson[D] Emergency services:critical Infrastructure Information Existing law, SB 949 did not pass before Watch ACC-OC-NYC the California Public Records Act(CPRA),requires state and local the Apnl 22 deadline and will LOCC-Watch agencies to make their records available for public inspection,unless an be ineligible for consideration. CASA-NYC exemption from disclosure applies.The act exempts from these NACWA-NYC disclosure requirements critical infrastructure information that is CSDA-Watch voluntarily submitted to the DES.This bill would authorize the Governor to require owners and operators of critical infrastructure to submit critical infrastructure information,as those terms are defined,to the Office of Emergency Services,or any other designee,for the purposes of gathering,analyzing,communicating,or disclosing critical infrastructure information,as provided. OCSD Bills of Interest Be 1114 Allen[D] Stormwater resource planning: project funding.Previously a bill that Amended on 3129/16. Watch ACC-OC-NYC requires the SWRCB to put together a potential funding options list for Referred to the Senate LOCC-Watch local agencies,SB 1114 has been gut and amended to prohibit the Appropriations Committee. CASA-NYC Department of Fish and Wildlife from issuing any drift gill net permit after NACWA-NYC March 1,2017.The bill would require the department to revoke all latent CSDA-NYC drift gill net permits,as defined,and would require the department to revoke all drift gill net permits if the department has not been notified of any landings under any drift gill net permit during any 2 successive fishing seasons. SB 1170 Wieckowskl[D] Public Works Projects:Water Pollution Prevention Plans Requires Amended 4/6/16.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC special districts and other local agencies to directly manage and the Senate Appropriations LOCC-Oppose implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan on every public works Committee CASA-Oppose project exceeding one acre in size.Allows for the agency to contract this NACWA-NYC work with a design professional,but prohibits doing so with the CSDA-Oppose contractors managing and implementing the day-to-day construction of the project.Amendments on April exempted Design-Build,Best Value, and Construction Manager at risk contracts from certain provisions. Be 1213 Wieckowskl[D] Renewable energy: biosolids:matching grants.Would require the Amended on 4/4116. Referred Support ACC-OC-NYC State Energy Resources Conservation Commission to develop and to the Senate Appropriations LOCC-Watch implement the Biosolids to Clean Energy Grant Program to provide 50% Committee. CASA- matching funds to local wastewater agencies for biosolids to clean Support/Work with energy capital projects.The bill would continuously appropriate Author $20,000,000 annually from the fund to the commission for purposes of NACWA-NYC the program.Amendments taken on April removed the$12,000,000 CSDA-NYC appropriation for the Bay Area Biosolids Group. Be 1229 Jackson[D] Home-generated pharmaceutical waste:secure time take-back Amended on 4/19/16. Passed Watch ACC-OC-NYC bins.This bill would provide that a collector,as defined,is not liable for the Assembly Floor.At the LOCC-Watch civil damages,or subject to criminal prosecution,for maintaining a Senate Desk. CASA-Support secure drug take-back bin on its premises if the collector, in good faith NACWA-NYC and not for compensation,takes specified steps,including that the CSDA-NYC collector regularly inspects the area surrounding the secure drug take. back bin for potential tampering or diversion,to ensure the health and safety of consumers and employees and the proper disposal in the waste stream of home-generated pharmaceutical waste,as defined,contained in the bins.Amendments taken on April 19 were insignificant. OCSD Bills of Interest SB 1318 Wolk[D] Local government:drinking water infrastructure or services: Amended 4/12/16.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC wastewater infrastructure or services.SB 1318 was amended on April the Senate Appropriations LOCC-Watch 12 to remove provisions requiring a Local Agency Formation Committee. CASA-Oppose Commission(LAFCO)to extend drinking water and wastewater NACWA-NYC infrastructure and services to disadvantaged communities within their CSDA-Oppose sphere of influence before extending drinking water and wastewater infrastructure services elsewhere.SB 1318 would require LAFCO's to conduct service reviews every 5 years to identify disadvantaged communities that lack drinking water or adequate wastewater services. This bill would also require the LAFCO's to recommend and implement a SB 1374 Late[D] Lower Los Angeles River.Would require the conservancy to identify Amended 4/5116.Referred to Watch ACC-OC-NYC projects,consistent with those limitations and the Los Angeles River the Senate Appropriations LOCC-Watch Master Plan,that would maximize the capture of stormwater along the Committee CASA-NYC Lower Los Angeles River. NACWA-NYC CSDA-NYC WRDA S.2848 Inofe[R] Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)reauthorization Watch ACC-OC-NYC measure. The bill,cited as W RDA 2016,is notable for a decision by the 04/25/2016 Read twice and CASA-Watch committee leadership to incorporate a host of new issues focusing on referred to the Committee on NACWA NYC water infrastructure(clean water and drinking water including lead in Environment and Public CSDA-NYC water). Works. HR 3353 Hunter[R] To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney 07/90/2015 Referred to the Support ACC-OC-NYC fees and penalties in citizen suits,and for other purposes.To provide Subcommittee on Water CASA-Support affirmative defenses including acts of God,war,or third parties and to Resources and Environment NACWA-NYC allow for proportional assessment of legal fees. CSDA-NYC S.2533 Feinstein[DI California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term 02/10/2016 Read twice and Support ACC-OC-NYC Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act.Provide critical federal referred to the Committee on CASA-Support assistance to mitigate the ongoing drought conditions and help alleviate Energy and Natural NACWA-NYC the water supply challenges. Resources. CSDA-NYC HR 2993 Matsui[D] Water Recycling Acceleration Act of 2015.To authorize funding for 04/20/2016 House Natural Support ACC-OC-NYC water recycling projects in areas experiencing severe,extreme,or Resources Subcommittee CASA-Support exceptional drought. Hearing. NACWA-NYC CSDA-NYC Legend: ACC-OC-Association of California Cities,Orange County LOCC-League of California Cities NYC-Not Yet Considered CASA-California Association of Sanitation Agencies NACWA-National Association of Clean Water Agencies CSDA-California Special Districts Association 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 PCSA Professional Consultant Services Agreement POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million PSA Professional Services Agreement RFP Request For Proposal Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAW PA 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 BOO 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. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Certificate of Participation (COP) -A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) - Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (D/T) - the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample. Greenhouse gases - In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse effect"). Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System - A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels of Service (LOS)-Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. 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. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.