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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-2014 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Agenda Orange County Sanitation District O.0 ia� Wednesday, June 9, 2014 WnIATION 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 19sa-z9i� 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 06/09/14 Legislative and Public Affairs Special committee Page 1 of 2 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 06/09/14 Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee Page 2 of 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 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 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 i1i �V 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 ENS Resources,Inc. 110114th StreeL N.W.,Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787 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 ENS Resources,Inc. 110114th StreeL N.W.,Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787 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 ENS Resources,Inc. 110114th StreeL N.W.,Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787 Return b Mende Report 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 Return to Mende Report 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. Return to Aaenda Rom NACWA `A. • • 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 $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $351=Average,40-year d $1,200 ■30-Year Project n` $1,000 Life W a $800 $468=Average,30-year ■40-Year $600 Project Life g $400 a_ 6 $200 N F $ 76 Project Survey Reponses,Ranked Lowest to Highest 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. I oft Return to Mende Report 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 Project92 r a 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. 2 of 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 Page 1 of 3 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 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 Return to Aaenda Report 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. Page 1/7 Return to Aaende Report 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 Page 2/7 Return b Aaenda Report 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. Page 3/9 Return to Agenda Report Desk Polio DeskDesk Polio Conf.cil 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 Page 419 Return to Aaerda Rom 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. Page 5/7 Return to Anoxia Report 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. Page6l9 Return to Mends Report Position Watch Total Measures: 21 Total Tracking Forms: 21 Page 7/7 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meting 14 Date 06/0 AGENDA REPORT Item"°""a' 4 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 Page 1 of 1 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL MEETING Meetoimt4 AGENDA REPORT Item Number s 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 Page 1 of 1 Return to Agenda Report 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. 11 Page Return to Agenda Report 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. 21 Page Return to Agenda Report 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. 31 Page ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Terminology Glossary Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations AQMD Air Quality Management District ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand CARB California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Clean Water Act CWEA California Water Environment Association EIR Environmental Impact Report EMT Executive Management Team EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease FSSD Facilities Support Services Department gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) ICS Incident Command System IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan LOS Level of Service MGD Million gallons per day NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NWRI National Water Research Institute O&M Operations and Maintenance OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCWD Orange County Water District GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TDS Total Dissolved Solids TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load TSS Total Suspended Solids WDR Waste Discharge Requirements WEF Water Environment Federation WERF Water Environment Research Foundation Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the DrT for that air sample. Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse effect"). Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant. Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.