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Legislative and Public 1 8:00 A.M.
Affairs Special Committee 1 Administration Building
Conference Room A& B
10844Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 593-7130
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Troy Edgar(Los Alamitos)
Tom Beamish (La Habra)
David Benavides (Santa Ana)
John Nielsen (Tustin)
Brad Reese (Villa Park)
John Withers (IRWD)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk
of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on
miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only
and require no action by the Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on May 12, 2014.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2. Federal Legislative Update
3. State Legislative Update
4. OCSD Public Affairs Update
5. OCSD Memberships
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting is scheduled for
Monday, July 14, 2014, 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)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability
and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda
has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public
records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting
to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the
Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Made E.Ayala
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7130
mavalalglocsd.com
For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherberafgocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirellitclocsd.com
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
The Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting convened on
Monday, May 12, 2014, at 8:09 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange
County Sanitation District. Director Reese led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT
PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager
Troy Edgar, Board Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General
Tom Beamish, Board Vice-Chair Manager
Brad Reese, Administration Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities
Chair Support Services
John Withers, Administration Jeff Reed, Director of Human
Committee Vice-Chair Resources
David Benavides, Director Rob Thompson, Director of
Engineering
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Administrative Services
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board
John Nielsen, Operations Committee Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs
Chair Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT:
Heather Stratman, Townsend Public
Affairs
Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via teleconference)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
No report from Chair Edgar.
No report from General Manager, Jim Herberg.
Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee
May 12, 2014
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CONSENT ITEMS:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED: Approve the minutes for the
Committee meeting held on April 16, 2014.
AYES: Beamish; Benavides; Edgar; Reese; and Withers.
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Nielsen
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2. Federal Legislative Update
Mr. Sapirstein reported on his meetings at the recent ACWA Conference as
they related to the grant proposal efforts being made by OCSD. Mr.
Sapirstein also reported on the issue of the District's rip rap removal and
the meeting with the Corps of Engineers.
3. State Legislative Update
Ms. Stratman gave an update on SB 946. It will be sent to the Assembly in
June. She also reported on: drought relief issues at the state level; water
bonds; and will follow up with more information on the pharmaceutical bill.
4. OCSD Public Affairs Update
Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, gave a report on OCSD's
PAO Strategic Outreach Plan. She distributed a copy of the plan for
July 2013 - January 2015, and a "Facts and Key Statistics' page translated
into four languages.
5. OCSD Corporate Identity
Mr. Herberg opened discussion on the issue of OCSD corporate identity, as
it may be time for the District to look at a possible name change. The
Committee discussed corporate branding, name change, etc. and will
continue to look into possibly proceeding with this in the future.
Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee
May 12, 2014
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
Chair Edgar announced that today will be the first meeting for the OCSD-SAWPA
Joint Policy Committee (JPC). An agenda has been prepared and the meeting
has been publicly noticed. The JPC will look to discuss how formal future
meetings shall be conducted. The Steering Committee had brief discussion over
what type of committee this should be considered.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Edgar declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
Submitted by:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
ITEM NO. 2
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RESOURCES
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Colston
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Washington Update
The past month saw Congress and the Administration take a number of actions with
potential impacts on the District's priorities related to the protection of the SARI
Line relocation, water recycling and emissions control projects. Additionally, we
met with Senate and House delegation staff to discuss the District's priorities and to
alert them of any issues that may become matters of concern related to the SARI
Line relocation and riprap removal. The following summarizes these activities.
Congress approves Water Resources Reform and Development Act(H.R.3080)
After six months of delays, the House Senate conference committee reconciled
differences between the two chambers' competing water resources bills. As a result
of this, the legislation will shortly be transmitted to the White House for enactment
H.R. 3080 is notable for two matters impacting the District and providing potential
opportunities for federal support in the year ahead as the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers implements the new law. A copy of a summary we drafted on elements of
interest to the District is attached.
First, in an effort to allow greater flexibility in the use of infrastructure funding, Title
V provides USEPA with the authority to allow for SRF assistance to POTWs that
would make negative interest or loan forgiveness available to support infrastructure
needs. Of special note such assistance is provided under two situations. First,
communities within a service area (or an entire service area) that encounter
affordability hardship needs would qualify. Second enhanced subsidization would
be available to support energy or water efficiency projects, or sustainable planning,
design and construction activities. The latter criteria suggest that the District might
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be able to secure preferential assistance for its emissions control project Second, a
priority is established within the SRF for water recycling projects to be considered
for SRF assistance at POTWs. Third, in an effort to facilitate the use of SRF
assistance on more economical terms, the measure provides for thirty-year loan
terms,allowing for an additional ten years for loan recipients to amortize the loan.
The measure also creates a new loan and loan guarantee program, the Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) that would provide up to 49%
low interest loans to support water supply (recycling) and wastewater needs. The
assistance is reserved for projects with costs in excess of$20 million. Additionally,
WIFIA unfunded elements would be prohibited from using tax exempt financing.
On the matter of riprap removal, H.R. 3080 provides a number of new provisions
that offer funding assistance through ecosystem restoration that would among other
priorities that preserve federally protected or endangered species. For example,
under the program, USACE would be required to enter into an agreement with the
District to carry out the project activities, which the District could undertake on
behalf of USACE if the Secretary agreed to such an approach.
Finally, the measure seeks to institutionalize the Buy American mandate contained
in the Fiscal Year 2014 USEPA budget. As agreed upon, any SRF project would be
required to use U.S. manufactured iron and steel, and re-enforced precast concrete.
It would not apply to pumps and treatment technologies. Provisions for waivers
were provided to account for unreliable supplies and/or quality of the iron and
steel.
Water Recycling and Drought Relief
The District's initiative to secure assistance for its Feasibility Study to implement a
water recycling project to treat the remaining flows with SARI Line remains under
consideration at USBR. However, Senator Feinstein succeeded in securing Senate
passage of S. 2198. S. 2198 would provide for expedited permitting of projects that
can address the drought impacts. Most important to the District, S. 2198 would
direct the State of California to make SRF assistance available (on a priority basis) to
water recycling projects. As part of this effort, the Senator would make loan
amortization extend for forty years. This one provision,if enacted,would effectively
create an effective grant equivalent. A copy of the rationale for the extended
repayment schedule that was prepared by a number of organizations is attached
with the report
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
In the past month, we had an opportunity to meet with House and Senate
Committee on Appropriations staff and Members. In these meetings, we discussed
the ongoing impacts associated with USEPA's proposal to redefine which waters are
subject to Clean Water Act NPDES permitting requirements. The District's past
efforts to emphasize the importance of retaining existing exemptions for
wastewater facilities was included in the proposal. However, the rule holds
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potential impacts for POTWs due to the definition of such systems as tributaries,the
treatment of stormwater, and conveyance of recycled water supplies. As a result,
we have learned that it is highly likely that Congress will use the Fiscal Year 2015
appropriations process to prohibit USEPA from moving forward in its effort to
finalize the proposal. If successful in this budget rider effort, it would remove
regulatory uncertainty for the District and its operations.
Delegation Liaison
Finally, we met with a number of District delegation staff. In our discussions, an
interest in touring the District was identified. Based on this request, we will work
with the District staff to coordinate visits in August
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WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT f WRRDAI
H.R.3080
SELECTED SUMMARY
Title V:Water Infrastructure Financing
Title V authorizes changes to USEPA state revolving loan fund program (SRF) that
support wastewater infrastructure and to a limited extent water infrastructure. A
watershed pilot project is authorized to address integrated management to address
stormwater and POTW climate resiliency needs. Public private partnership pilot
program is established within USACE to support core program activities. A new
water infrastructure loan program,the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation
Act (WIFIA) authorized. The title is notable for administrative fixes to the SRF
program that should accelerate construction of alternative water supply projects
and energy efficient water supply projects.
• Use of SRF assistance for wastewater projects provided upon a review of
using assistance to support water reuse,energy conservation and water
recapture and conservation projects.
• Requires study and evaluation of effectiveness of processes,materials,
techniques and technologies for use in proposed project.
• Expands use of SRF assistance to include:
o Management to reduce,treat or recapture stormwater or subsurface
drainage water
o Measurement to reduce demand for POTW capacity through water
conservation, efficiency or reuse
o Reduction of energy use at POTWs
o Assistance to support reuse or water recycling of stormwater,
wastewater or subsurface drainage water
• Provides for additional subsidization in the form of principal forgiveness or
negative interest loans (provided annual appropriations for SRF at least$1
billion) for:
o Disadvantaged communities or portions of service area meeting
affordability criteria
o Projects that address:
• water efficiency goals
• energy efficiency goals
• mitigate stormwater runoff
• encourage sustainable project planning,design and
construction
• Imposes Buy American mandate on iron,steel and precast re-enforced
concrete (excludes manufactured products)
• USACE to demonstrate value of public private partnerships to allow
nonfederal interests to carryout authorized projects (that received funding,
but experienced funding delays or missed project schedules) and rely on
innovative project delivery, including hurricane and storm damage reduction.
• Subtitle C provides for the creation of a new loan program known as WIFIA
modeled after transportation program,TIFIA. WIFIA loan or loan guarantees
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through USACE or USEPA for core water infrastructure needs that are$20
million or more in project costs. Only 49%of a project's costs eligible for
WIFIA assistance with up to 80%eligible to use other federal program
support(SRF). An exception to allow up to 25 % of available WIFIA
assistance can be used to exceed a project's 49%WIFIA cap. The remaining
20%of project costs must be financed through taxable bonds (ban on tax-
exempts use).
o WIFIA funded at:
• $20 million in fiscal year 2015
• $25 million in fiscal year 2016
• $35 million in fiscal year 2017
• $45 million in fiscal year 2018
• $50 million in fiscal year 2019
o Assistance managed through state infrastructure authorities (i.e.,SRF
program)
o USACE WIFIA subsidy provided to support core programs including:
• navigation
• Hurricane and storm damage
• Environmental restoration
o USEPA WIFIA subsidy provided to support:
• All eligible water and wastewater SRF projects
• Enhanced energy operations at water and wastewater facilities
• Replacement of Indian,wastewater and community water
infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement needs
• Brackish or sea water desalination,aquifer recharge or water
recycling
• Combination of projects under either water or wastewater SRF
eligibilities
o USACE and USEPA may provide assistance to a combination of
projects secured by a common security pledge.
o Buy American and other federal environmental and wage standards
mandates apply.
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• • Western Recycled Water Coagdon
New Recycled Water Supplies are Economically Viable and Desirable
Of interest to many State and Federal officials and funding agencies is the cost per acre-foot of recycled water
projects. This can vary greatly,depending on the project(treatment, pipelines,storage,pump stations,etc.),
location, and anticipated life of the project. In October 2013,a nationwide survey was sent out requesting
response by agencies currently investing in recycled water projects. Survey respondents were asked to provide
total cost of their projects-including planning,design and construction in 2013 costs-and the planned capacity
(acre-feet per year,AFY)of those projects. Of the 92 responding agencies located in 14 states who are investing
in recycled water projects,77 of these provided both cost and AFY data. Providing a very accurate recycled water
cost per acre-foot would require additional data and entail greater analysis than can be conducted with the
limited data from this survey'. However,an idea of relative costs can be estimated using a "reasonableness of
cost" calculation,which the Bureau of Reclamation uses in some WaterSMART competitive grant programs. This
calculation is the total cost of the project divided by the acre-feet(AF) produced multiplied by the project life.
Performing this simplified calculation on survey results showed that 85%to 95%of recycled water projects had
total capital costs less than $1,000 per AF annually, based on 30 and 40-year project life, respectively. The survey
showed that these new recycled water supplies averaged $351 and $468 in capital project costs'per AF based on
40 and 30-year project life,respectively(Figure 1).
Reasonableness of Capital Cost Calculations for Recycled
Water Projects from the October 2013 Nationwide Survey
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A WateReuse Research Foundation study is underway which will provide an in-depth look at recycled water project costs.
'Operation and Maintenance costs were not available from survey data and are not included in these cost calculations.
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The total capital project cost reported by these 77 agencies was$6.39 billion,with estimated recycled water
capacity of 858,554 AF annually.These agencies reported developing a variety of recycled water projects,which
include:15 advanced treatment facilities(MF/RO,etc.); 13 tertiary treatment facilities;66 pump stations;37
storage facilities; 10 groundwater recharge facilities;over 755 miles of pipeline; 5 scalping plants;and various
miscellaneous projects involving treatment expansion,connections and site retrofits, dual plumbing,and property
acquisition.
If the Federal government were to provide grant funding to cover 25%of the project cost for these recycled water
projects,it would be comparable to providing 1%interest loans for 30-years.
Federal Funding Share Options
Option 1 Option 2
Federal Title XVI Grant-25% 1%,30-Year Federal Loans-
Capital Costs 100%Capital Costs
Total Capital $6.39 Billion $6.39 Billion
Federal$Share $1.60 Billion $1.64 Billion
Federal %Share 25.0% 25.6%
Note: Federal Loan Share represents present value of forgone incremental interest on 3.5%30-Year Treasury Notes
discounted at 4.5%
October 2013 Survey Responses — Planned Recycled Water Projects
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Survey results represent responses gathered from October 8—November 4,2013. It is not the universe of
recycled water projects in development across the United States,as no survey can be all inclusive. It is a snapshot
in time showing active recycled water project development,estimated costs, and funding needs of the responding
agencies.
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE M nnggfD4ale
AGENDA REPORT Item Number
3
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Heather Dion Stratman
SUBJECT: STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File
SUMMARY
Senate Bill 946
The OCSD sponsored legislation, SB 946 (Huff), was heard in Senate Assembly Local
Government on June 4. TPA testified on behalf of the OCSD in support of the
legislation. The bill was successfully passed out of committee and will be taken up on
the Assembly floor later this month.
The following entities have submitted letters of support for the bill:
• Orange County Sanitation District
• City of Yorba Linda
• Yorba Linda Water District
• Association of Orange County Cities
State Political Highlights
Governor released the May Revision of his original budget proposal May 14 and, and as
anticipated, he is projecting an additional $2.4 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal
year. The May Revision now represents a total budget of $156.2 billion. Consistent
with the Governor's recent record of encouraging prudence in dealing with revenues, he
is maintaining a position of generally paying down debt and liabilities.
With the release of the May Revision, negotiations between the Governor and
Legislature begin in earnest. We are expecting for the Legislature to engage the
Governor on various programs they see as needing increases in funding, as well as
discussing issues such as high-speed rail where the two sides are still debating the
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appropriate amount of funding moving forward (particularly regarding the use of cap-
and-trade revenues).
Among the key changes in the May Revision are the following:
Education—The revised budget reflects an increase of $659 million in
required funding under Proposition 98, due to the additional State revenues,
lower property taxes, and higher enrollment.
Healthcare—Due to the large number of individuals signing up under
Covered California and being enrolled in the Medi-Cal program, the revised
budget includes an additional $1.2 billion for this coverage. The new Medi-Cal
enrollment represents a 46 percent increase, or roughly 30 percent of California's
population.
Drought—The revised budget includes an additional $142 million in
expenditures related to the drought, including costs of firefighting, emergency
response, enforcement, monitoring, wildlife preservation, and food assistance.
Pensions—The CalPERS board approved new assumptions about retirees,
resulting in increased contributions levels to be phased in over three years. The
budget proposal now contains an additional $430 million for the first year (an
additional $1 billion is expected to cover the 3-year phase-in). Similarly, in an
effort to address the unfunded liability in the teacher's retirement system—
CaISTRS—the May Revision includes an additional $450 million in contributions.
Courts—The Governor is proposing an additional $160 million for trial court
operations.
State Compensation—Pay increases triggered by contracts with bargaining
units are increasing State employee compensation costs by $183.7 million in the
revised budget.
Additionally, as a part of the $465 million in Emergency Drought relief funding passed
by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor earlier this year, the Department
of Water Resources (DWR) has issued the final grant guidelines to distribute $200
million statewide for projects that develop new water sources and projects that conserve
water and create water use efficiency. The $200 million will be funded throughout the
established Integrated Regional Water Management jurisdictions and based on existing
guidelines developed through Proposition 84. The deadline to submit applications is
July 21, 2014 and funding agreements are anticipated to be in place by October 2014.
The Assembly and Senate budget conference committee has begun to meet and will
continue deliberations until a budget deal has been reached. The Legislature intends to
send a finalized budget to the Governor on or before June 15�, which marks the
Constitutional deadline for the Legislature to pass a budget. Subsequent to the budget
negotiations the legislature will be working to meet the June 27� deadline to pass policy
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related bills out of the second house before adjourning on July 3rtl for summer recess.
The Legislature will remain out of session until August 41". The 2014 Legislative session
officially recesses on August 31.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s) are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD
website(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments:
Legislative Matrix
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OCSD Legislative Matrix
Updated Wednesday, June 4, 2014
AB 39 ( kkir qr D) Energy: conservation:financial assistance.
Current Text:Amended: 6/24/2013 ptml
Introduced: 12/3/2012
Last Amend: 6/24/2013
Status: 9/12/2013-Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla.
Location: 9/12/2013-S. INACTIVE FILE
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Elled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc. nro
Summary: Would extend the operation of the Energy Conservation Assistance Act of 1979 to January
1, 2020, and would thereby make an appropriation by extending the time during which the funds in a
continuously appropriated account are made available.
Position
Support if
Amended
AB I94 (Campos D) Open meetings:actions for violations.
Current Text:Amended: 1/27/2014 en[ lUml
Introduced: 1/28/2013
Last Amend: 1/27/2014
Status: 2/6/2014-Referred to Com. on GOV. &F.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. G. &F.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal (Floor I Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House l2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would expand the authorization for a district attorney or interested party to seek a judicial
determination that an action taken by a legislative body is null and void if the legislative body violated
the requirement that every agenda for a regular meeting or notice for a special meeting provide an
opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body on Items being considered, as
specified.
Position
Watch
AB 371 (Sala s D) Sewage sludge: Kern County.
Current Text: Amended: 1/30/2014 ear hsnf
Introduced: 2/14/2013
Last Amend: 1/30/2014
Status: 5/19/2014-In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 2/6/2014-S. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor I Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc. _
Calendar: 6/18/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 3191 SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HILL, Chair
Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board from January 1, 2015, to
December 31, 2016, inclusive, to require additional testing 2 times per year on the effects of sewage
sludge or other biological solids to occur on properties in unincorporated areas of Kern County where
sewage sludge or other biological solids are Imported from another California county, as prescribed.
This bill contains other related provisions.
Position
Oppose
AB 515 (Dickinson D) Environmental quality: California Environmental Quality Act:writ of mandate.
Current Text: Amended: 3/17/2014 oar hvn,
Introduced: 2/20/2013
Last Amend: 3/17/2014
Status: 5/19/2014-In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 3/17/2014-S. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Pulic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
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Calendar: 6/18/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 3191 SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HILL, Chair
Summary:The California Environmental Quality Act requires the court, if it finds that a public agency
has violated the requirements of the act, to issue an order, in the form of a peremptory writ of
mandate, specifying what actions by the public agency are necessary to comply with the requirements
of the act. This bill would require the peremptory writ of mandate to specify the time by which the
public agency is to make an initial return of the peremptory writ of mandate containing specified
information. Because a public agency would be required to file an initial return of the peremptory writ
of mandate, this bill would Impose a state-mandated local program.
Position
AS 548 (Campos D) California Environmental Quality Act: translation.
Current Text:Amended: 5/24/2013 per nmi
Introduced: 2/20/2013
Last Amend: 5/24/2013
Status: 5/19/2014-In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 5/15/2014-5. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal (Floor Cont. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
list House l2nd House Conic.
Calendar: 6/18/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 3191 SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HILL, Chair
Summary: Would require a lead agency to translate, as specified, certain notices required by the
California Environmental Quality Act and a summary of any negative declaration, mitigated negative
declaration, or environmental Impact report when a group of non-English-speaking people, as defined,
comprises at least 25% of the population within the lead agency's jurisdiction and the project is
proposed to be located at or near an area where the group of non-English-speaking people comprises
at least 25% of the residents of that area. By requiring a lead agency to translate these notices and
documents, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Position
Oppose Unless
Amended
AS 1249 (Sala s D) Integrated regional water management plans: nitrate, arsenic, Perchlorate, or
hexavalent chromium contamination.
Current Text:Amended: 5/20/2014 apt tvm
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 5/20/2014
Status: 6/2/2014-In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 5/20/2014-5. E.Q.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal (Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conic. ��
Calendar: 6/18/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 3191 SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HILL, Chair
Summary:The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2006 requires that eligible projects implement integrated regional water
management plans that meet specified criteria and requires the Department of Water Resources to
give preference to certain proposals. This bill would make the guidelines applicable to all funds that
are or may become available for integrated regional water management plan implementation. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Position
Watch
All 1331 (R¢ndoo D) Clean, Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Act of 2014.
Current Text: Amended: 5/8/2014 apr hsei
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 5/8/2014
Status: 5/15/2014-Re-referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 5/15/2014-5. G. &F.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal 1Floor Conf. n�
1st House 2nd House Conic. (Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
Calendar: 6/11/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 112 SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE, WOLK, Chair
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
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the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
Watch
AS 1445 (Loaue R) California Water Infrastructure Act of 2014.
Current Text:Amended: 2/14/2014 oar n�mi
Introduced: 1/6/2014
Last Amend: 2/14/2014
Status: 4/24/2014-In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 2/18/2014-A. W.,P. &W.
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor I Conf. I Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc. ��
Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water
and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the
voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions.
This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Position
Watch
A8 2040 (Garcia D) Public official compensation.
Current Text:Amended: 5/23/2014 re, mm
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Last Amend: 5/23/2014
Status: 5/28/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Location: 5/28/2014-5. RLS.
Desk 1st DeskDesk Polio Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would require a local agency to additionally report to the Controller the annual
compensation of its public officials. This bill would also require a local agency that is required to submit
a financial report to the Controller and that maintains an Internet Web site to post the annual
compensation information of its public officials that is posted on the Controller's Government
Compensation in California Internet Web site. This bill would require the Controller and local agencies
to consult regarding the reporting requirements for the disclosure of compensation information.
Position
Watch
AS 2043 (Bioelow R) Safe,Clean,and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text:Amended: 5/19/2014 ra mm
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Last Amend: 5/19/2014
Status: 5/21/2014-In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Location: 5/21/2014-A. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
Is[ House 2nd House Conc.
Summary:The Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved by the voters,
would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State
General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability program.
Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4, 2014,
statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions.
Position
Watch
AS 2194 (Mullin D) Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2014 rut ptm
Introduced: 2/20/2014
Status: 5/22/2014-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 5/22/2014-5. G. &F.
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Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Calendar: 6/11/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 112 SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE, WOLK, Chair
Summary:The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 authorizes a community facilities district to
finance various services, including, but not limited to, Flood and storm protection services, as specified.
This bill would additionally authorize the financing of storm water management.
Position
Watch
AB 2403 (Rendon D) Local government:assessments,fees,and charges.
Current Text:Amended: 6/2/2014 per a[mi
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Last Amend: 6/2/2014
Status: 6/2/2014-From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to
committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on GOV. &F.
Location: 6/2/2014-5. G. &F.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Dk P esolic Fiscal (Floor Conf. ��
1st House 2nd House Conc. (Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
Calendar: 6/11/2014 9:30 a.m. -Room 112 SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE, WOLK, Chair
Summary:The Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific procedures and
parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with Articles XIII C and XIII D of the California Constitution
and defines various terms for these purposes. This bill would modify the definition of water to mean
water from any source. The bill would also make legislative findings and declarations In this regard.
Position
Watch
AB 2554 (Rendon D) Clean, Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Act of 2014.
Current Text:Amended: 4/23/2014 oat tvm
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Last Amend: 4/23/2014
Status: 4/30/2014-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (April
29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 4/30/2014-A. APPR.
Desk POIi Fiscal Floor Desk Poles Fiscal LFloor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
Watch
AB 2636 (Gatto D) CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund.
Current Text:Amended: 5/23/2014 oar n�m�
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Last Amend: 5/23/2014
Status: 5/28/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Location: 5/28/2014-5. RLS.
Desk POlic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal (Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Would establish the CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund and provide that the
moneys in the fund are available to the Department of Water Resources, upon appropriation by the
Legislature, for the purpose of water use efficiency projects. This bill would require moneys in the fund
to be used for purposes that include, but are not limited to, at-or-below market interest rate loans
and would permit the department to enter Into agreements with local agencies, as defined, that
provide water or recycled water service to provide loans. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Position
Watch
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AB 2686 (Perea D) Clean, Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text:Amended: 5/1/2014 acr si
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Last Amend: 5/1/2014
Status: 5/21/2014-In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Location: 5/21/2014-A. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Desk Poli Fiscal I FIB Desk I Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved
by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to
the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability
program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4,
2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other
related provisions and other current laws.
Position
Watch
$$1$S (Welk D) Design-build.
Current Text:Amended: 1/14/2014 Qcr hm,
Introduced: 2/22/2013
Last Amend: 1/14/2014
Status: 5/8/2014-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 5/8/2014-A. L. GOV.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polk Fiscal I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law authorizes the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, and various local agencies to use the design-build procurement process for
specified public works under different laws. This bill would repeal those authorizations, and enact
provisions that would authorize the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, and those local agencies, as defined, to use the design-build procurement process
for specified public works. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Position
Support in
Concept
SB 848 (Wo)k D) Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality,and Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text:Amended: 2/20/2014 oer nmi
Introduced: 1/9/2014
Last Amend: 2/20/2014
Status: 5/23/2014-Do pass as amended, and re-refer to the Committee on Rules.
Location: 5/23/2014-5. RLS.
Desk P Is Fiscal Floor D se k Polio Fiscal Floor Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water
and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the
voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions.
This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Position
Watch
SS92Z (Cannella R) Safe,Clean,and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014.
Current Text Introduced: 1/29/2014 x, ntm
Introduced: 1/29/2014
Status: 4/22/2014-Set, second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 6. Page 3211.)
Reconsideration granted.
Location: 2/6/2014-5. N.R. &W. l
Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
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Summary: Would rename the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012 as the
Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014 and make conforming changes. The bill
would instead authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$9,217,000,000 by reducing the
amount available for projects related to drought relief and water supply reliability, as specified. The bill
would remove the authorization for funds to be available for ecosystem and watershed protection and
restoration projects, and would increase the amount of funds available for emergency and urgent
actions to ensure safe drinking water supplies in disadvantaged communities and economically
distressed areas.
Position
Watch
SB 9.4Q (Huff R) Community facilities:consolidated sanitation district.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/5/2014
Introduced: 2/5/2014
Status: 5/12/2014-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 5/12/2014-A. L. GOV.
Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Pogc Fiscal (Floor I Cont. I Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2nd House Conc.
Calendar: 6/4/2014 1:30 p.m. -State Capitol, Room 447 ASSEMBLY LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, ACHADJIAN, Chair
Summary: Would revise the governing body of a consolidated sanitation district located in Orange
County to instead include one member of the city council of each city, except the City of Yorba Linda,
as specified, one member of the county board of supervisors, one member of the governing body of
each sanitary district, as specified, one member of the governing body of a public agency empowered
to and engaged in the collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal of sewage, as specified, and
one member of the governing body of the Yorba Linda Water District. This bill contains other related
provisions.
Position
Support
SIB 1014 (Jackson D) Pharmaceutical waste: home generated: collection.
Current Text:Amended: 5/27/2014 eac tuci
Introduced: 2/13/2014
Last Amend: 5/27/2014
Status: 5/29/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Location: 5/29/2014-A. DESK
Desk Polit Fiscal Floor Desk (Policy I Fiscal Floorl Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered
1st House 2nd House IConc. ���
Summary:The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery was required, pursuant to provisions
repealed on January 1, 2013, to develop, in consultation with appropriate state, local, and federal
agencies, model programs for the collection and proper disposal of drug waste. This bill would require
the department to adopt regulations to authorize a participant to establish a program to collect and
properly dispose of home-generated pharmaceutical waste, based upon the model guidelines
developed by the department pursuant to those repealed provisions and to Include specified
requirements and provisions in those regulations.
Position
Watch
SB 13-U (Block D) Public beaches: inspection for contaminants.
Current Text:Amended: 5/27/2014 oar hv,,
Introduced: 2/21/2014
Last Amend: 5/27/2014
Status: 5/29/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Location: 5/29/2014-A. DESK
Desk RE Fiscal KOMDesil I P01kY I Fiscal Floor I Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered
1st House 2ntl House Conc.
Summary: Would authorize the State Department of Public Health to allow a local health officer to use
specified polymerase chain reaction testing methods published by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to determine the level of enterococci bacteria as a single test based on a single
indicator in that jurisdiction if the local health officer demonstrates through side-by-side testing over a
beach season that the use of the test method provides a reliable Indication of overall microbiological
contamination conditions.
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Total Measures: 21
Total Tracking Forms: 21
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meting 14 Date
06/0
AGENDA REPORT Item"°""a'
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Faviola Miranda, Senior Public Affairs Specialist
SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
SUMMARY
Staff will provide an update on OCSD 60" anniversary events and community outreach
activities.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL MEETING Meetoimt4
AGENDA REPORT Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: OCSD MEMBERSHIPS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
SUMMARY
Attached is a comprehensive list of organizations of which OCSD is a member. The
highlighted organizations are those associations viewed as policy focused
memberships.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(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:
• OCSD Memberships
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OCSD Memberships(Annual Dues>$1,000)
Highlighted=Polity/Advocacy Focused
Organization Name Purpose Annual Dues Staff Contact
Southern California Coastal Water Research The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project(SCCWRP)is a research $400,000 Bob Ghirelli/Ed
Project(SCCWRP) institute focusing on the coastal ecosystems of Southern California from Torres/Ron Coss
watersheds to the ocean.
Water Environment Research Foundation America's leading independent scientific research organization dedicated to $ 83,000 Rob Thompson
(WERF) wastewater and stormwater issues.
CSUF Center for Demographic Research The Center for Demographic Research(CDR)is a non-profit research center $ 80,000 Rob Thompson
dedicated to the development and support of demographic research.
Environmental System Research Institute, Technology services that enable organizations to create responsible and $ 75,000 Lorenzo Tyner/Rich
Inc. (Esri) sustainable solutions to problems at local and global scales. Castillon
Southern California Alliance of POTWs A non-profit organized to ensure that regulations affecting POTWs and $ 50,000 Bob Ghirelli
(SOAP) collection systems are reasonable and in the public's best interest.
National Water Research Institute(NWRI) National Water Research Institute(NWRI)of Fountain Valley,California, $ 50,000 Jim Feryman/Bob Ghirelli
sponsors projects and programs focused on ensuring safe,reliable sources of
water now,and for future generations.
WEF/CWEA Water Environment Federation is a technical and educational organization with Est.$45,000 Nick Arhontes/Mark
36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing (individual Esquer&Ed Torres/Jim
water quality professionals around the world.CWEA is the State Chapter. memberships) Spears
National Association of Clean Water A nationally-recognized leader in environmental policy and a sought-after $ 40,000 Rob Thompson/Jim
Agencies(NACWA) technical resource on water quality and ecosystem protection issues has Colston
paralleled the maturation of the nation's most successful environmental law-
the Clean Water Act.
California Association of Sanitation Agencies The California Association of Sanitation Agencies provides leadership,advocacy $ 25,000 Jim Herberg
(CASA) and information to our members,legislators and the public,and promotes
partnerships on clean water and beneficial reuse issues that protect public
health and the environment.
WateReuse Research Foundation WateReuse represents an international group of organizations and individuals $ 25,000 Rob Thompson
working together to improve and increase local water supplies.
Water Emergency Response Orange County The Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County(WEROC) $ 17,000 Lorenzo Tyner/Marco
(WEROC) coordinates and supports an effective emergency response to a major disaster Guard!
on behalf of all Orange County water and wastewater agencies.
California Council for Economic and Bring together the perspectives of labor and business in pursuit of balanced and $ 10,000 Bob Ghirelli/Jim Colston
Environmental Balance(CCEEB) effective policy solutions. From its beginning,CCEEB has tackled the toughest
environmental problems facing California,including water quality,
transportation,energy,air quality,hazardous waste and land use.
Southern California Salinity Coalition(SCSC) SCSC is a coalition of water and wastewater agencies in Southern California $ 10,000 Rob Thompson
dedicated to managing salinity in our water supplies.
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WateReuse Association To advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality,locally produced, $ 8,000 Rob Thompson
sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment
through advocacy,education and outreach, research,and membership.
Association of California Cities-Orange The mission is to protect and restore local control to the governments taxpayers $ 5,000 Jim Herberg
County trust most—cities.
Orange County Business Council(OCBC) The leading voice of business on important issues locally,regionally and $ 5,000 Nick Arhontes
nationally.The organization works to enhance Orange Countys economic
development and prosperity to preserve a high quality of life.
Orange County Council of Governments A voluntary agency established to serve as a sub-regional organization to the $ 5,000 Jim Ferryman/Jennifer
(OCCOG) Southern California Association of Governments representing Orange County on Cabral
mandated and non—mandated regional planning activities,to provide a vehicle
for Members to engage cooperatively on such activities,and to conduct studies
and projects designed to improve and coordinate common governmental
responsibilities and services on an area—wide and regional basis.
Utility Branding Network(UBN) Designed to help water and wastewater agencies better understand branding $ 5,000 Bob Ghirelli
principles and to help them build a strong,positive brand that clearly
communicates the value they provide to their communities.
American Water Works Association(AW WA) AW WA provides solutions to improve public health,protect the environment, Est.$3,000 Dean Fisher/Ron Coss
strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life. (ind.)
The Children's Education Foundation of Creates The Gift of History which is an educational program designed to ensure 00 Bob Ghirelli/Faviola
Orange County that each third-grade student in Orange County has the chance to receive a free Miranda
book about the county they call home.
UCI Civil&Environmental Engineering Senior executives representing leading civil,environmental engineering firms $ 1,300 Nick Arhontes
Affiliates(CEE) and public agencies offer support and guidance to the Department,its programs
and students,and to act as an interface between the professional civil and
environmental engineering community in Southern California,particularly in
Orange County,and the University.
American Society of Safety Engineers(ASSE) ASSE promotes the expertise, leadership and commitment of its members,while $ 1,260 Lorenzo Tyner/Marco
providing them with professional development,advocacy and standards Guard!
development.It also sets the occupational safety,health and environmental
community's standards for excellence and ethics.
California Hazardous Materials Investigators Encouraging the cooperation and coordination of environmental crime $ 1,200 Nick Arhontes/Mark
Association(CHMIA) investigations conducted by enforcement and administrative agencies. Esquer
Facilitating and promoting educational programs in all aspects of environmental
crime investigations.
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency 1PA to support authorization and appropriations for the Santa Ana River $ 1,200 Jim Ferryman/Jennifer
(SARFPA) Mainstem Project and related projects such as the Westminster Watershed Cabral
Study.The agency provides its members with information on the progress of the
Santa Ana River and related projects and supports regional flood control
improvements to remove current floodplains within its members boundaries.
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Construction Management Association of Promote the profession of Construction Management and the use of qualified $ 1,200 Rob Thompson/Dean
America(CMAA) Construction Managers on capital projects and programs. Fisher
California Association of Public Information Provides California-focused education and networking that helps our members $ 1,100 Bob Ghirelli/Faviola
Officials(CAPIO) and their agencies develop and advance,because we believe that good Miranda
government requires good communicators.
California Special Districts Association CSDA provides education and training,insurance programs,legal advice, 11F,000 Jeff Reed
(CSDA) industry-wide litigation and public relations support, legislative advocacy,
capital improvement and equipment funding,collateral design services,and,
most importantly,current information that is crucial to a special districts
management and operational effectiveness.
Southern California Water Committee Through measured advocacy,SCWC works to ensure the health and reliability of $ 1,000 Jim Herberg
(SCW C) Southern California's water supply.
California Association of Public Procurement Provide tools to buyers in the public sector that will help them develop their $ 1,000 Lorenzo Tyner/Marc
Officials(CAPPO) professional skills for their benefit and the benefit of their agencies. Dubois
Water Information Sharing&Analysis Its mission is to keep drinking water and wastewater utility managers informed $ 1,000 Lorenzo Tyner/Rich
Center(WaterISAC) about potential risks to the nation's water infrastructure from contamination, $ 1,000 Castilian&Marco Guardi
terrorism and cyber threats.
Help Desk Institute(HDI) HDI lathe leading professional association and certification bodyfor technical $ 1,000 Lorenzo Tyner/Rich
service and support professionals. Castilian
California Coastal Coalition Non-profit advocacy group comprised of 3S coastal cities;five counties; $ 1,000 Rob Thompson/Jim
SANDAG,BEACON and SLAG; private sector partners and NGOs,committed to Colston
protecting and restoring California's coastline through beach sand restoration,
increasing the flow of natural sediment to the coast,wetlands recovery,
improved water quality,watershed management and the reduction of marine
debris and plastic pollution.
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Agenda
Terminology Glossary
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or
near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the DrT for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse
effect").
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively
responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the
Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a
day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been
found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide
with extra ultra-violet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing
environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency
biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the
ocean for disposal, after treatment.
Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial
wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that
develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions
from business and industry.
Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process,
where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other
microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in
wastewater as it trickles over them.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.