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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-2014 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Agenda Orange County Sanitation District O.0 Uo Wednesday,July 14, 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 lssa-zgi� COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tom Beamish (La Habra) David Benavides (Santa Ana) Tyler Diep (MCSD) John Nielsen (Tustin) Brad Reese (Villa Park) Greg Sebourn (Fullerton) 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 June 9, 2014. 2. Recommend to Steering Committee to: A. Extend a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Services for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at a monthly rate of $7,500 per month for an annual not to exceed amount of$45,000; and 07/14/14 Legislative and Public Affairs Special committee Page 1 of 2 B. Extend a Professional Services Agreement with ENS Resources for Federal Legislative Services for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at a monthly rate of $5,500 per month for an annual not to exceed amount of$33,000. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3. Federal Legislative Update 4. State Legislative Update 5. OCSD Public Affairs Update OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. Accommodations for the Disabled: Meefing Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 klore(o3ocsd.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 rghirelli(glocsd.com 07/14/14 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, June 9, 2014, at 8:03 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 John Nielsen, Operations Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Chair Support Services Brad Reese, Administration Committee Jeff Reed, Director of Human Chair Resources John Withers, Administration Rob Thompson, Director of Committee Vice-Chair Engineering David Benavides, Director Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via teleconference) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: Mr. Herberg, General Manager, reported on the community outreach activities and on the construction program for projects in the City of Newport Beach. He also Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee June 9, 2014 Page 2 of 3 reported OCSD has been invited to a study session with the City of Newport Beach City Council to review the overall program strategies. He also reported that he would be attending and presenting at the "Quadrennial Energy Review Public Meeting — The Water-Energy Nexus' on June 19th in San Francisco, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. He stated he would also be attending an OCDC Infrastructure Committee to talk about our CIP. Chair Edgar arrived at 8:04 a.m. Director Benavides arrived at 8:05 a.m. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED: Approve the minutes for the Committee meeting held on May 10, 2014. AYES: Beamish; Benavides; Edgar; Nielsen; Reese; and Withers. NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Federal Legislative Update Mr. Sapirstein referred back to Mr. Herberg's report on the Water-Energy Nexus and reiterated the importance of the meeting. He stated that President Obama would likely sign the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which will give courts more latitude in the riprap removal process and will provide rehabilitation of water infrastructure and restoration of most vital ecosystems. He further reported on the Reuse program and feasibility study via reclamation budget which is being formulated in the House; Senator Feinstein's drought and relief bill passing the Senate; funding for water recycling projects; Corp of Engineers Bill's enhanced subsidies regarding loan forgiveness and provisions for assistance. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee June 9, 2014 Page 3 of 3 3. State Legislative Update Ms. Stratman gave an update on SB 946, which passed unanimously, and notified the Committee that it was amended due to the entity name change and verified that there would be no governance change whatsoever. She also stated that the emergency drought funding passed by legislature is now available for solicitations of grant applications. The applications are due on July 21st of this year. If OCSD chooses to apply, we will have to go through SAWPA. The state has prioritized projects to create new water sources, or increased use of existing water. 4. OCSD Public Affairs Update Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, reported on OCSD's recent Public Affairs outreach efforts including: Potential partnership opportunities with the Discovery Center, OC Public Works Open House; City of Irvine events; Tustin Chili Cook-off, Fountain Valley events; upcoming events: Chill Out Day for Employees; Honor Walk Ceremony on June 25"; Westminster Safety Day and beach cleanup day. 5. OCSD Memberships Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager provided an overview and a comprehensive list of organizations of which OCSD is a member. Staff will gather additional information as requested by the Committee and provide at a future meeting. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: Chair Edgar declared the meeting adjoumed at 8:44 a.m. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Acting Clerk of the Board LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Neeting Date Tosteenng 07/14/14 07/23/14 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Jim Colston, Environmental Compliance Manager SUBJECT: STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Recommend to Steering Committee to: A. Extend a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Services for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at a monthly rate of $7,500 per month for an annual not to exceed amount of$45,000; and B. Extend a Professional Services Agreement with ENS Resources for Federal Legislative Services for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at a monthly rate of $5,500 per month for an annual not to exceed amount of $33,000. SUMMARY In order to more closely align OCSD's legislative contracts with the state and federal legislative calendars, staff recommends issuing new requests for proposals for legislative advocacy beginning January 1" of the odd-numbered years. This aligns most closely with the state and federal fall election cycle that occurs during the even- numbered years. Staff recommends extending the existing contracts for a six-month period, from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. This will allow staff time to issue new requests for proposals for state and federal advocacy beginning January 1, 2015, timed to coincide with the new legislative sessions. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS May 2013 — Approved one-year extensions, with reduction in cost, of the federal and state legislative advocacy agreements. October 2007 — Approved five-year agreements with state and federal legislative advocates and approved four one-year renewals at the discretion of the Steering Committee. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A Page 1 of 2 CEQA N/A BUDGET/DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENTS • Draft Professional Service Agreements JC:jb:gc Page 2 of 2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Federal Legislative Services THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT is made and entered into, to be effective July 1, 2014, between Orange County Sanitation District hereinafter referred to as "OCSD" with main offices located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018 and ENS Resources Inc. with a principal business at 1101 14`" Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 (hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider") collectively referred to as the "Parties. WHEREAS, OCSD and Service Provider executed, delivered and entered into the Agreement between OCSD and Service Provider, the effective date of which is July 1, 2013 ('the Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to make certain modifications which shall be called Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment'); and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2013, the Steering Committee of OCSD, by minute order, authorized execution of this Amendment between OCSD and Service Provider, and WHEREAS, the Parties to the Agreement desire that this Amendment be incorporated into the Agreement and become a part thereof from the beginning; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire that the Agreement as modified by this Amendment shall constitute the sole and entire Agreement among the Parties; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows: 1. Extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2014; and 2. Increase the contract amount by $33,000 ($5,500 x 6 months) for a new total amount not to exceed of Ninety-nine Thousand and 00/00 Dollars ($99,000)for the Agreement term. Except as expressly amended above, the Agreement will remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Amendment No.I 1 of 2 Federal Legislative Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment No.1 to be signed by the duly authorized representatives as of the day and year last signed below. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Dated: By: Chair Board of Directors Dated: By: Clerk of the Board Dated: By: Contracts/Purchasing Manager ENS RESOURCES INC. Dated: By: Print Name and Title of Officer IRS Employer's I.D. Number Amendment No.1 2 of 2 Federal Legislative Services AMENDMENT NO. 2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT State Legislative Services THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT is made and entered into, to be effective July 1, 2014, between Orange County Sanitation District hereinafter referred to as "OCSD" with main offices located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018 and Townsend Public Affairs with a principal business at 2699 White Road, Suite 251, Irvine, CA 92614 (hereinafter referred to as " Service Provider ") collectively referred to as the `Parties". WHEREAS, OCSD and Service Provider executed, delivered and entered into the Agreement between OCSD and Service Provider, the effective date of which is July 1, 2013 ("the Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to make certain modifications which shall be called Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment"); and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2013, the Steering Committee of OCSD, by minute order, authorized execution of this Amendment between OCSD and Service Provider, and WHEREAS, the Parties to the Agreement desire that this Amendment be incorporated into the Agreement and become a part thereof from the beginning; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire that the Agreement as modified by Amendment No.1 and this Amendment shall constitute the sole and entire Agreement among the Parties; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows: 1. Extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2014; and 2. Increase the contract amount by $45,000 ($7,500 x 6 months) for a new total amount not to exceed of One Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/00 Dollars ($127,500) for the Agreement term. Except as expressly amended above, the Agreement will remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Amendment No.2 1 of 2 State Legislative Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment No.2 to be signed by the duly authorized representatives as of the day and year last signed below. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Dated: By: Chair Board of Directors Dated: By: Clerk of the Board Dated: By: Contracts/Purchasing Manager TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Dated: By: Print Name and Title of Officer IRS Employer's I.D. Number Amendment No.2 2 of 2 State Legislative Services ITEM NO. 3 J06.JAL 'W V R ESOIIRCES MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Colston FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: July 8, 2014 SUBJECT: Washington Update Over the past month, we continued to monitor legislative efforts related to fiscal year 2015 spending, USEPA Office of Water regulations and policy development activities, drought relief legislation and water recycling and general water infrastructure initiatives. In addition to these legislative and regulatory activities, we worked with members of the District's delegation to secure recognition of the District's 60Tu Anniversary Celebration. To this end, Senator Dianne Feinstein issued a resolution acknowledging this important milestone, congratulating the District on its achievements. Representative Rohrabacher took the lead in the House and prepared a statement that was formally entered into the Congressional Record. This statement summarized the important work the District has accomplished over the past sixty years. U.S, EPA Begins Task of Implementing the Water Resources Reform and Development Act(H.R.3080,P.L. 113-121) On the heels of presidential enactment of H.R. 3080, USEPA began the task of implementing key provisions of this new law as it impacts the Clean Water Act SRF program and general infrastructure assistance. As part of this effort, the agency is conducting a stakeholder session on July 22 in Chicago to describe how it will proceed with selection of projects to be funded under the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. We reported to the District that the agency is seeking wastewater projects to participate in this new program and recommended that if a District official is attending the WEF meeting on July 21,they may wish to attend the USEPA meeting. While WIFIA may not, in the end, present an opportunity to the ENS Resources,Inc. 110114th Street.N.W.,Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787 District based upon financing terms of assistance, the criteria for project selection makes the potential of preferential financing (or refinancing) of the generator air emissions control technology an opportunity. In addition to the potential for emission controls technology financing, the new program could aid in the development of water recycling projects, including the District's potential project currently under review. Finally, we advised that the new terms of loan assistance under the SRF program allows for loan forgiveness and/or negative interest loans at a 30-year payback schedule. This may allow a new avenue to refinance existing(or new) capital debt at better terms for the ratepayers. Water Recycling and Drought Relief Efforts to address the ongoing drought through federal assistance saw limited efforts over the past month as Senator Feinstein's staff worked with key House water resources staff to identify if a compromise between the House-passed drought bill (H.R. 3964) and the Senate-passed drought bill (S. 2198) could be developed. As of this writing,the key hurdles to compromise appear to be two-fold. First, the desire to include emergency spending to assist in the development of alternative water supply projects (recycling and desalination) has been blocked by House and Senate budget hawks. Second, a House priority to streamline environmental permitting requirements for new storage projects and water transfers has been resisted by Senators Feinstein and Boxer. As a result, negotiations continue, but it appears they will extend beyond the self-imposed deadline of August 1, barring an unforeseen change in either side's positions and priorities for any final bill. One item that appears to enjoy support is a provision that would allow the state to refinance water recycling project loans made under the SRF program to 40 years and thereby provides an important subsidy to such projects and reduces costs to ratepayers. Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and Alternative Water Supply Funding As efforts to find common ground on a drought relief measure continued to prove elusive, Senator Feinstein secured approval of a fiscal year 2015 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation budget that would reportedly provide approximately $65 million to support the WaterSmart program. This program serves as the mechanism to study and fund water recycling projects. Unfortunately, due to ongoing controversy surrounding the Waters of the U.S. rulemaking and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction rulemaking, action on the bill was delayed at the full Committee on Appropriations. The challenge involves a desire by a number of Senators (led by Republican Leader Mitch McConnell R-KY),to attach an amendment to the spending bill that would prohibit the finalization of both rules. Despite this delay, it is hoped that following the congressional elections, the House and Senate will return to work in a Lame Duck Session to finalize spending bills and at that time provide increased support for the funding of water recycling infrastructure needs. ENS Resources,Inc. 110114th Street,N.W.,Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755/Tclehx 202.466.3787 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Me ji41°4le AGENDA REPORT Item Number 4 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 unanimously passed by the Senate on special consent on July 3, 2014. The Governor will have 12 days to act on the measure, once he receives the bill. The bill should be signed no later than the week of July 21"and will become effective January 1, 2015. State Political Highlights On June 201b, Governor Brown signed the $153.6 billion state budget. The Legislature approved a $154.6 billion, including $108 billion in expenditures from the state's general fund, which represents a general fund increase of $7 billion over last year. The Governor's signed budget reflected a relatively small number of technical line item vetoes to this budget. The final budget package represents a compromise proposal negotiated between legislative leaders and the Governor's Office. Ultimately, the budget relies on the Governor's overall revenue numbers, which were approximately $2 billion less than the Legislature wanted, but contains additional infrastructure spending that will be triggered if state revenues should exceed expectations. Specific items contained in the budget package affecting water and natural resources, include: • Approves a one-time appropriation of $18 million to address California's current drought emergency, which includes funding for the Drought Emergency Page 1 of 4 Operations Center. Of the funds allocated, $2 million shall be directed to assist local agencies with emergency water supply drought projects. • Appropriates $5 million (Proposition 84 and 50) in multi-year funding, for continued water conservation activities, water recycling, water desalination, and water demand evaluation activities in support of the California Water Plan. • Appropriates $25 million in Cap and Trade funding, for FY 2014-15, for wetlands and watershed restoration purposes, as contained in the California Water Plan. This is in addition to $40 million in Cap and Trade funding that was provided for the same purpose in the emergency drought legislation approved earlier this year. The Legislature will return from recess at the beginning of August to wrap up the session. August 31s` is the final day to pass bills and recess will begin upon their adjournment. WATER BOND Water bond discussions continue in Sacramento with a number of measures still being debated in each House. Each measure proposes varying amounts of public spending on new dams, water conservation, water storage and habitat restoration projects. After review of the current water bond proposals, Governor Brown has outlined his own version for a smaller bond. The outline from Governor Brown sets an overall amount of $6 billion, with $2 billion allocated for surface storage with a continuous appropriation for storage. It also sets aside $1.5 billion for water use efficiency, and water reuse/stormwater use, as well as $1.5 billion for water recycling, and $500 million to Delta Mitigation. On July 3rd, in response to the Governor's request for a smaller bond, state Democrats have scaled back their preferred proposal, SB 848 (Wolk). The measure was reduced from 10.5 billion to 7.5 billion in its overall amount. The revised bill also contains the same level of funding as the Governor proposed for surface storage ($2 billion). Senator Wolk indicated that most provisions took a proportional cut in her new amendments; however, there was some consideration given to high priority areas such as groundwater and recycled water, with Delta Mitigation set for$1.3 billion. There are four remaining bills on the table in addition to the Governor's Proposal. SB 848 (Wolk) remains the key bill in the Senate, while AB 1331 (Rendon), AB 2686 (Perea), and AB 2043 (Bigelow) are all still being debated on the Assembly side. TPA has continued to advocate for a minimum of $500 million in advanced water recycling funding to support future water recycling efforts undertaken by the OCSD. Page 2 of 4 EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF The Governor and legislature passed the emergency drought legislation in late February. Money in support of the legislation will come from a variety of sources, including Proposition 84, the 2006 approved water bond, as well as a 2006 approved housing bond, a 2006 approved flood bond and about $40 million from cap and trade funds. The draft guidelines for the Water-Energy Program provide funds to implement residential, commercial and institutional water efficiency programs or projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and also reduce water and energy use. Funding was approved by the Governor through Senate Bill 103, Section 11, which appropriated funds from the Green House Gas Reduction Fund to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to establish a grant program. The maximum funding for the 2014 Water-Energy Grant Solicitation is $19 million, with the maximum allowable grant at $2.5 million per proposal. DWR plans to award no less than $9.5 million of the available funding to projects that benefit DACs. Eligible Programs/Projects: • Water efficiency: o Residential water efficiency programs; o Commercial water efficiency programs; o Institutional water efficiency programs. • GHG emissions and water and energy use reduction: o Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; o Projects that reduce water use; o Projects that reduce energy use. The final guidelines are pending; however, applications are expected to be due by December2014. In support of securing grant funding TPA will: • Coordinate feedback and advice to OCSD prior to the project submittal from DWR; • Write the grant application with supporting materials provided by OCSD, and edit, review and coordinate submission of the grant application; • Engage in an advocacy campaign with State elected officials to promote the project with letters of support, targeted calls, and other forms of engagement, and; Page 3 of 4 • Advise and coordinate with OCSD staff on the creation of advocacy materials and supporting documents used for advocacy efforts. 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.coml with the complete agenda package and attachments: • Legislative Matrix Page 4 of 4 OCSD Legislative Matrix Updated Tuesday, July 8, 2014 AB 3 (Peres D) Unemployment Insurance: reporting requirements: status of funds. Current Text: Amended: 8/12/2013 unc ccm Introduced: 12/3/2012 Last Amend: 8/12/2013 Status: 6/25/2014-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/25/2014-S. APPR. DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled Vetoed ChaPtered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LE6N, Chair Summary: Would require the Employment Development Department, whenever the Unemployment Fund indicates a negative balance, to include in the status report on the Unemployment Fund the estimated cost impact on employers from the changes in a specified federal tax credit and the estimated amount the state is expected to pay in interest charges on any outstanding loan to the federal government. Position AS 39 (Sk'nner D) Energy: conservation: financial assistance. Current Text: Amended: 6/24/2013 n tcm Introduced: 12/3/2012 Last Amend: 6/24/2013 Status: 9/12/2013-Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla. Location: 9/12/2013-S. INACTIVE FILE Desk Polio Desk Polio Conc. Enrolled Vetoed ChaPtered 1st House 2nd House Conc. 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 AS 194 (Campos D) Open meetings: public criticism and comment. Current Text: Amended: 7/1/2014 of htmi Introduced: 1/28/2013 Last Amend: 7/1/2014 Status: 7/l/2014-Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading. Location: 7/1/2014-S. THIRD READING Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered Summary: Would, under the Ralph M. Brown Act, require the agenda for a regular meeting to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public before and during the legislative body's consideration of the item, as specified. This bill would expand the existing prohibition against a legislative body limiting public criticism to include criticism of the officers and employees of the legislative body, and specify other designated prohibite d activities related to limiting public comment. Position Watch A6 371 (Sales D) Sewage sludge: Kern County. Current Text: Amended: 6/23/2014 ypL luml Introduced: 2/14/2013 Last Amend: 6/23/2014 Status: 6/23/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Cam. on APPR. Location: 6/23/2014-S. APPR. Page 1/V DeskDesk P010 DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled) Vetoed) ChaPtered 1st House 2nd House Conf. Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LE61N, Chair Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016, inclusive, to require, for specified pathogens and endotoxins, additional testing 2 times per year on the effects of sewage sludge or other biological solids to occur on properties in Kern County. This bill contains other related provisions. Position Oppose AS 543 (Campos D) California Environmental Quality Act: translation. Current Text: Amended: 6/24/2014 ypL ptml Introduced: 2/20/2013 Last Amend: 6/24/2014 Status: 6/24/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/24/2014-5. APPR. DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Polo Conf. ��� 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LEM, Chair Summary: CEQA requires the Office of Planning and Research to prepare and develop guidelines for the implementation of CEQA and the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to certify and adopt those guidelines. This bill would require the office, on or before July 1, 2016, to prepare and develop recommended amendments to the guidelines and the secretary, on or before January 1, 2017, to certify and adopt those amendments to the guidelines to establish criteria for a lead agency to assess the need for translating those notices into non-English languages, as specified. Position Oppose Unless Amended AS 1249 (Satan D) Integrated regional water management plans: nitrate, arsenic, Perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium contamination. Current Text: Amended: 6/30/2014 oar p[oy Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 6/30/2014 Status: 6/30/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/30/2014-5. APPR. DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Polo Conf. Enrolled Vetoed ChaPtered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LEW Chair Summary: The 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 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. Position Watch AB 1331 (Rendon D) Clean, Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 6/17/2014 pod Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 6/17/2014 Status: 6/18/2014-Withdrawn from committee. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. Location: 6/18/2014-5. RLS. Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. ed Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enroll Summary: (1) 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 Paget/7 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 1445 (Logue R) California Water Infrastructure Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 2/14/2014 eat ncm 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 Poll Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position Watch AS 2040 (Garcia D) Public official compensation. Current Text: Amended: 6/25/2014 unc czm Introduced: 2/20/2014 Last Amend: 6/25/2014 Status: 6/25/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/25/2014-5. APPR. DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Po1012 Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LE61N, Chair Summary: Would require a local agency to additionally report to the Controller the annual compensation of its public officials , as defined . 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 submitted to the Controller and posted on the Controller's Government Compensation in California Internet Web site. This bill would require the Controller to display the financial reports and the public official compensation on the Controller's Internet Web site in a format that may be printed and downloaded. Position Watch AB 2043 (Bigelow R) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 5/19/2014 eat ptml Introduced: 2/20/2014 Last Amend: 5/19/2014 Status: 6/30/2014-Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. Location: 5/21/2014-A. APPR. Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk WT FISCall Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st 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 bands 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 AB 2194 (Mullin D) Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982: storm water. Current Text: Amended: 6/18/2014 vpt ltnl Introduced: 2/20/2014 Last Amend: 6/18/2014 P.,3/V Status: 6/18/2014-Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading. Location: 6/18/2014-5. THIRD READING Desk Polio Desk PoliiOEiEd o Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha Ptered 1st House 2nd House Conf. 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. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position Watch AS 2554 (Rendon D) Clean, Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 4/23/2014 n2 htmi 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 Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf ��� 1st House 2nd House Conf, Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered 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 AS 2636 (Gatto D) CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund. Current Text: Amended: 6/30/2014 r Lza Introduced: 2/21/2014 Last Amend: 6/30/2014 Status: 6/30/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/30/2014-5. APPR. DeskDesk P010 DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled Vetoed ChaP[ered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Calendar: 8/4/2014 10 a.m. -John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, DE LE6N, Chair 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 to local agencies, as defined, and would permit the department to enter into agreements with local agencies that provide water or recycled water service to provide loans. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position Watch AS 2686 (Peres D) Clean,Safe, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 5/1/2014 u2 h5mi Introduced: 2/21/2014 Last Amend: 5/1/2014 Status: 6/30/2014-loin Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. Location: 6/30/2014-A. APPR. � Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. ��I 1st House 2nd House Conc, Enrolletl Vetoed Cha tered 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, P.,4/V 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position Watch SB 64 (Corbett D) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: market-based compliance mechanisms: Clean Technology Innovation Account. Current Tent: Amended: 7/2/2014 r>QE ttmi Introduced: 1/10/2013 Last Amend: 7/2/2014 Status: 7/2/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 7/2/2014-A. APPR. DeskDesk 1st DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled Vetoed ChaPtered House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would create the Clean Technology Innovation Account within the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The bill would require the Legislature to annually appropriate moneys from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund or other funds to the Clean Technology Innovation Account in the Budget Act. The bill would make the moneys in the Clean Technology Innovation Account available to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development for the purposes of evaluating the efficacy of a new technology or product to potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to provide grants for activities in California for technologies or products that have been evaluated and confirmed to have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as specified. Position 5g 633 (Pavia D) State parks. Current Text: Amended: 6/24/2014 ttal Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 6/24/2014 Status: 6/24/2014-From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re- referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/24/2014-A. APPR. Desk Po10 Desk Conf. Enrolled Vetoed ChaPtered 15t House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would require the Department of Parks and Recreation, on or before July 1, 2015, to prepare a report to the Legislature that fully addresses the department's energy costs, projects that could reduce those costs, and potential energy-related infrastructure projects, as specified. The bill would require the department, until January 1, 2018, and from available appropriated funds, to establish a pilot program for mobile food and beverage concessions in multiple units and in multiple locations, If feasible, and to assess and report on the suitability, Increase in visitation, and visitor satisfaction regarding the program. Position SB 785 (Wolk D) Design-build. Current Text: Amended: 6/17/2014 naf ttml Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 6/17/2014 Status: 6/26/2014-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/26/2014-A. APPR. DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Po10 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 Pages/7 SB 848 (Wolk D) Safe Drinking Water,Water Quality,and Water Supply Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2014 of htmi Introduced: 1/9/2014 Last Amend: 7/3/2014 Status: 7/3/2014-Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. Location: 7/3/2014-5. SECOND READING � Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. ��I 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered 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 SB 927 (Cannella R) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 1/29/2014 yQf atml 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. Desk Poll Fiscal_ Floor Desk Polio[FscWConf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha Ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would rename the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012 as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014 and make conforming changes. The bill would instead authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $9,217,000,000 by reducing the amount available for projects related to drought relief and water supply reliability, as specified. The bill would remove the authorization for funds to be available for ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects, and would Increase the amount of funds available for emergency and urgent actions to ensure safe drinking water supplies in disadvantaged communities and economically distressed areas. Position Watch SB 946 (Huff R) Community facilities: Orange County Sanitation District. Current Text: Enrolled: 7/7/2014 of ntm Introduced: 2/5/2014 Last Amend: 6/5/2014 Status: 7/3/2014-Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. Location: 7/3/2014-5. ENROLLMENT Desk Polio Desk PolioESCOKOO Conf. ��L JI 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered Summary: Under the Community Facilities Law of 1911, the governing body of a consolidated sanitation district located in Orange County that has been formed under specified circumstances, now known as the Orange County Sanitation District, includes, among other persons, one member of the city council of each city located wholly or partially within the district's boundaries, as specified. This bill would revise the governing body of the Orange County Sanitation District to Instead Include one member of the city council of each city, except the City of Yorba Linda, as specified, and one member of the governing body of the Yorba Linda Water District. Position Support SB 1014 (Jackson D) Pharmaceutical waste: home generated: collection. Current Text: Amended: 6/30/2014 m1 Lza Introduced: 2/13/2014 Last Amend: 6/30/2014 Status: 6/30/2014-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/30/2014-A. APPR. Page 6/7 DeskDesk Po10 DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled) Vetoed ChaPtered 1st House 20 House Conc. Summary: Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and the California State Board of Pharmacy, on or before January 1, 2016, to jointly develop and 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 specified repealed provisions and to include specified provisions in those regulations. Position Watch 5B 1395 (Block D) Public beaches: inspection for contaminants. Current Text: Amended: 6/26/2014 c t,cu Introduced; 2/21/2014 Last Amend: 6/26/2014 Status: 6/26/2014-From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re- referred to Com. on APPR. Location: 6/26/2014-A. APPR. 1I Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk E@jE Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd 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 or approved as an alternative test procedure pursuant to federal law to determine the level of enterococci bacteria as a single test based on a single indicator at one or more beach locations within 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. Position Watch Total Measures: 22 Total Tracking Forms: 22 Page l/V LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Me g ing Date AGENDA REPORT Item"°""a' s Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager 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 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.