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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2017 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda Orange County Sanitation District t Monday, October 9, 2017 Meeting of the 3:30 P.M. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Administration Building AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Board Room 10544 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA (714) 593-7433 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker's Form(located at the table at the back of the room)and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman and are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on September 11, 2017. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: 2. LEGISLATIVE CONCEPTS (Bob Ghirelli) RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff on the legislative concepts illustrated in the Agenda Report. INFORMATION ITEMS: 3. ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES — ORANGE COUNTY PRESENTATION (Bob Ghirelli) 10/09/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Commides Pc 1 of 2 4. PROPOSED OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR ANTICIPATED RATE PLAN ADJUSTMENTS (Bob Ghirelli) 5. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) 6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Acenda Postinm In accordance with the requirements of Cal'domia Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.com, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Acenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Kelly A.Lore Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 Klonsaocsd.com For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherberanomd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli(Mocsd.com Public Affairs Supervisor Jennifer Cabral (714)593-7581 k abral(alocsd.com Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Lon 714 593-7444 don ocsd.com 10/09/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 2 of 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Chair Sebourn on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Kim led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Sebourn, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager David Shawver, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Peter Kim, Member-At-Large Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Donald P. Wagner, Member-At-Large Roya Sohanaki, Engineering Manager Chad Wanke, Member-At-Large Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering John Withers, Member-At-Large Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Tina Knapp, Deputy Clerk of the Board Allan Bernstein, Member-At-Large Jennifer Cabral Tanya Chong Daisy Covarrubias Gregg Deterding Alfredo Garcia Ted Gerber Mark Kawamoto Rebecca Long Kelly Newell Man Nguyen Merrill Seiler OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources (via teleconference) Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs Kevin Hardy, National Water Research Institute PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 0911112017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of 4 REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. General Manager Jim Herberg introduced Kevin Hardy, Executive Director of the National Water Research Institute, who provided information regarding the 2017 Clarke Prize Award Ceremony and Conference being held on October 19-20, 2017 at the Irvine Marriott. Director Wagner arrived at 12:05 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on July 10, 2017. AYES: Kim, Sebourn Shawver, Wagner, and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Bernstein and Wanke INFORMATION ITEMS: Board Chair Sebourn requested that the federal update portion of the Legislative Affairs Update be provided prior to the Non-Consent Calendar. 5. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, introduced Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, who reported that OCSD recently applied for grant funding under the WIIN Act Title XVI program. OCSD applied for approximately $1.5 million in grant funding. Mr. Sapirstein also spoke about the upcoming infrastructure hearing where the California Association of Sanitation Agencies will be testifying and a letter being sent by OCSD to the Bureau of Reclamation requesting adherence to the specifics of the WIIN bill, especially pertaining to one account for all funds. Director Wanke arrived at 12:10 p.m. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR-END REVIEW (Jennifer Cabral) Public Affairs Supervisor Jennifer Cabral introduced the Public Affairs division staff and provided an informative PowerPoint presentation that included an overview of 09/11/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of what Public Affairs does, how many and through what venues community outreach is conducted, division highlights over the past year, and a preview of what is coming in the year ahead. Ms. Cabral also indicated that, as the Sanitation District's rates expire next year, a campaign related to the rate structure will be presented to the Committee at next month's meeting. Board Vice-Chair Shawver expressed interest in learning more about the fats, oil, and grease program being offered in the City of Stanton and seeing if there is larger interest County-wide. In response to an inquiry from the Committee, Mr. Herberg and Ms. Cabral provided additional information regarding staffs participation in the Volunteer Incentive Program. The Board Chair directed that this item be received and filed. INFORMATION ITEMS: 3. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MEMBERSHIPS (Bob Ghirelli) Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli introduced this item and referred to the list of organizations to which the Sanitation District belongs, which was provided in the agenda packet. Mr. Ghirelli highlighted the Association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-OC), Orange County Business Council, California Special Districts Association (CSDA), and California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA). Mr. Ghirelli indicated that individuals interested in participating in any of the agencies should contact the Board Chair. Vice-Chair Shawver indicated that he feels that General Manager Jim Herberg would be an excellent Board Member for CASA and encourages his enhanced involvement. Director Withers indicated that it might be of interest to do a survey of other agencies to determine in what organizations others are involved/have memberships. 4. NEW DENTAL OFFICE RULES AND THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT'S ROLE (Jim Colson) Templates of the compliance reports pertaining to this item were distributed to the Committee and made available to the public. Mr. Herberg introduced Roya Sohanaki, Engineering Manager, who provided an informative PowerPoint presentation pertaining to this item that included an overview of dental amalgam, who is impacted and how, and OCSD's obligations. In response to questions from the Committee, Ms. Soahanki indicated that there is not an enforcement obligation involved with this new requirement and that there are approximately 800-1,700 dental offices in the County. 5. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affiars (TPA), provided a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to this item that included an overview of the legislative calendar, current major topics (affordable housing funding package, cap and trade extension plan, and 2018 park bonds); an update on several bills including AB 574 (Quirk) — Potable Reuse, AB 967 (Gloria) — Human Remains Disposal (hydrolysis 09/11/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3of4 facilities), AB 1479 (Bonta) regarding the designation of a Custodian of Records, SB 623 (Morning) pertaining to water taxes; Little Hoover Commission; and tours of OCSD offered to various legislators. Director Wanks departed the meeting at 1:13 p.m. Cori Williams, TPA, provided an overview of future legislation concepts of possible interestto OCSD, including legislation pertaining to contracting codes, procurement and advertising for obtaining goods and services, design-build authorization, and a study of sewer lines at the time of sale referenced by the Little Hoover Commission. Staff will provide additional information to the Committee for future consideration by both this Committee and the Board of Directors. 6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Bob Ghirelli) Ms. Cabral updated the Committee on community outreach, speaking engagements, and social media postings for the month of August. Ms. Cabral also reviewed upcoming events. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Seboum declared the meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting, Monday, October 9, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Submitted by: Tina Knapp, CMC Clerk of the Board 09/11/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 4 of LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE M ojng Dale TO ad.of Dir. AGENDA REPORT IWrnNumber Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE CONCEPTS GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the legislative concepts illustrated in the Agenda Report. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) is a leader in the wastewater industry and known for being innovative and resourceful. At the direction of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee, staff has identified four legislative bills that the Sanitation District could carry or co-sponsor in the coming legislative cycles that would help to solidify our position in the community and help further the mission of the Sanitation District. Additionally, it could help to streamline our legislative positions and goals. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Ensure the public's money is wisely spent • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Legislative Concept 1: Amend Public Contracting Code for Sanitation Districts to increase the threshold for contracting • According to the California Public Contract Code Section 20783, when Sanitation Districts do work themselves by force account, the amount shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). o Force account work is the actual cost to do the work, calculated by hours of labor, equipment, and materials costs. • Sanitation Districts are required to contract any work between$5,000 and $35,000. • Sanitation Districts are required to bid out any work over$35,000. Page 1 of 3 Legislative Concept 2: Amend Public Contracting Code for Sanitation Districts to modify the bid advertising requirement • California Public Contract Code Section 20783 also requires Sanitation Districts to advertise its construction bids in a print newspaper. o Code Language: The first publication or posting of the notice shall be at least 10 days before the date of opening the bids. Notice shall be published at least twice, not less than five days apart, in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the district, or if there is none, it shall be posted in at least three public places in the district that have been designated by the district board as the places for posting this notice. The notice shall distinctly state the work to be done. • This form of advertising is ineffective, expensive, and slow. Would cost the Sanitation District approximately$146,000 from now through 2019. Legislative Concept 3: Design Build Authorization for Future OCSD Administration Buildings • In 2014, the Legislature passed SB 785 (Wolk), a landmark design build bill. This bill gave local authorities more autonomy to enter into design build contracts o Specific to special districts, SB 785 allows design build for: • regional and local wastewater treatment facilities • regional and local solid waste facilities • regional and local water recycling facilities • fire protection facilities • SB 785 does not allow for using design build on Administration type buildings. • OCSD has been looking into using this concept to run a bill that would authorize their headquarters project to be build using design-build, therefore saving money. Due to the timing of the Headquarters project, this option is no longer viable. • Design-Build could still be done for future Administration type buildings at both Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2. Legislative Concept 4: Inspection of sewer laterals at the time of a parcel sale • The Little Hoover Commission released a report to the Legislature on special districts in August 2017. Within the report, they recommend that the Legislature fund a study that would determine the feasibility of requiring the inspection and repair of sewer lines on properties at the time of sale. • Unsatisfactory sewer lines on properties could have adverse impacts to the operations of the Sanitation District. Page 2 of 3 PROPOSED SOLUTION Legislative Concept 1: Amend Public Contracting Code for Sanitation Districts to increase the threshold for contracting Possible Solution: • Introduce legislation to amend California Public Contract Code Section 20783 to: o Raise the thresholds for contracting and/or bidding. Legislative Concept 2: Amend Public Contracting Code for Sanitation Districts to modify the bid advertising requirement Possible Solution: • Introduce legislation to amend California Public Contract Code Section 20783 to: o Modify the requirement to post in a print newspaper to give the Sanitation District flexibility and save money. For example, provide an option that bids could be posted on a publicly viewable platform including websites, newspapers, etc. o Another modification to the advertising requirement could be reducing the amount of information you must disclose in the advertisement, therefore, saving money. Legislative Concept 3: Design Build Authorization for Future OCSD Administration Buildings Possible Solution: • Introduce legislation that grants the Sanitation District the explicit authority to use the design-build process on Administration buildings. • The Sanitation District currently has design build language in section 20785 of the California Public Contract Code: o This language allowed the use of design build for construction projects over $6 million. This language expired January 1, 2013. Legislative Concept 4: Inspection of sewer laterals at the time of a parcel sale Possible Solution: • Support industry associations in the initiative to implement the study recommended by the Little Hoover Commission. o The study could be done in partnership with a university or an appropriate State Department. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not carry our own bills, legislation could be passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole. Additionally, we could miss an opportunity to save money by not pursuing one or more of these legislative proposals. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: N/A Page 3 d 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE M ojng Dale TO ad.of Dir. AGENDA REPORT emNumber IemNumber 3 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY PRESENTATION GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) has asked Heather Stratman, Chief Executive Officer from the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC), to come and present to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. Ms. Stratman will provide a general overview of ACC-OC's legislative activities/platform and highlight ACC-OC's upcoming goals for next year. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Public Affairs Office works closely on legislative issues with ACC-OC and other various water/wastewater organizations to ensure that the Sanitation District is properly represented on issues that could have an effect on the Sanitation District or the wastewater industry. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS N/A ATTACHMENTS The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: N/A Page 1 of 1 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE w 1009117li Date To Bd.ofDir. AGENDA REPORT Item Number Iem Number 4 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PROPOSED OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR ANTICIPATED RATE PLAN ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) current five-year rate plan expires on June 30, 2018. As part of this process, Proposition 218 requires that the Sanitation District notify all affected property owners within the Sanitation District's service area of any adjustments to rates. In preparation for anticipated rate adjustments and rate payer notifications, staff will present to the committee the outreach strategy leading up to the Proposition 218 notification. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Make it easy for people to understand OCSD's roles and value to the community • Ensure the public's money is wisely spent PROBLEM The Sanitation District does not have direct contact to reach our rate payers. Unlike other utilities, the Sanitation District bills for services annually by partnering with the County of Orange to include the regional sewer fee on the Secured Property Tax Bill. Our contact with our rate payers is through efforts such as the tour program, community outreach, tabling at events, and speakers' bureau. Each time the Sanitation District proposes a new rate plan, a direct mailer is sent to every parcel owner in the Sanitation District's service area. In addition to meeting legal requirements specified under Proposition 218, this also presents a unique opportunity to share our story and messages with those who pay for our services. Page 1 a 3 PROPOSED SOLUTION Build on the Sanitation District's current outreach efforts and broaden the approach to continue to tell our story with an emphasis on our influential public. Elements of the plan could include: presentations to City Councils; briefings for our influential groups (e.g., OCTax, OCBC, etc.); visits to offices of elected officials in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.; tours for media outlets; and paid advertisement. TIMING CONCERNS Tentative Rate Study and Structure Schedule: • November- Rate study to Steering • December- Rate study to Board • January- Rate structure to Board • February - Prop 218 45-day notice mailed • February - 1st Reading of Ordinance • March - 2nd Reading of Ordinance, Public Hearing &Adoption • June - Budget Adoption • July- New rates go into effect RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION The Sanitation District will continue to do our standard outreach and meet the legal requirements of Proposition 218. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As part of the General Manager's 2016/17 Work Plan, the Sanitation District committed to conducting planning studies including the Odor Control, Biosolids, and Facilities Master Plans to develop updated 20-year cost projections. The outcomes of these studies were to be used to complete a rate study to determine the proper allocation of costs among user types and a recommended future rate structure. The Odor Control Master Plan and the Biosolids Master Plan were completed in May and the Facilities Master Plan 20-year cash flow projection for use in the rate study was completed in June. The rate study was incorporated into the Facilities Master Plan so that optimization of the plan and rate recommendation could be done by the same team. The final study is expected in late October. The Sanitation District's current rate plan expires on June 30, 2018. Proposition 218 requires that the Sanitation District notify any affected property owners within the Sanitation District's service area of changes to the rate plan and to conduct a public Page 2 of 3 hearing that coincides with the second reading of the ordinance. Notices must be mailed to property owners 45 days before the public hearing. The rates are adopted through the ordinance process, and that requires a public hearing, two Board meetings, and a 2/3 majority approval of the Board. CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance. This item has been budgeted in FY 2017-18, Section 6, Page 11. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: N/A Page 3 a 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE M ojng Dale TO ad.of Dir. AGENDA REPORT emNumber Item Number s Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) legislative affairs program includes advocating Sanitation District legislative interests, Sanitation District sponsored legislation (where appropriate), and seeking Federal/State funding for projects. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware that the Sanitation District is more than a wastewater treatment plant — treating and sending water to the ocean. The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization which recycles more than 50 percent of its wastewater. Additionally, to help meet the goal of 100 percent recycling, the Sanitation District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment process to produce biosolids and energy used to help run the two plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. PROPOSED SOLUTION Work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District's legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation District, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in Page 1 of 2 our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to D.C. and Sacramento. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole. Additionally, this could affect our chances of receiving grant funding. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: • Federal Update & Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources • State Update & Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs • Grant Matrix Page 2 of 2 LL �V RESOURCES MEMORANDUM TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: September 26, 2017 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress returned to work after a month-long recess. The focus of the past few weeks centered upon tax reform and infrastructure policymaking. With just weeks remaining in the scheduled congressional session,the priority will involve developing a final fiscal year 2018 budget,setting the stage for tax cuts,and perhaps unveiling proposals to reinvest in the nation's infrastructure,including water the sector. House Subcommittee Convenes to Consider Water Infrastructure Needs This month,the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment convened a stakeholder hearing into the priority to support water infrastructure funding needs. CASA presented testimony in which OCSD's priorities were highlighted, including increased support for SRF funding,revising the SRF allocation formula and extending NPDES permit terms to address the need for ten year permits. On each issue,the subcommittee was receptive to the issues.With regard to the need for SRF funding,it was clear that on a bipartisan basis,the SRF enjoys strong support. An environmental witness representing the Natural Resources Defense Council questioned the need for extended permit terms. The subcommittee appeared to be receptive to the value of considering how to address the fact that permit terms as currently mandated do not reflect the realities of water treatment technologies'lifecycles or construction schedules. On the matter of the allocation formula,the subcommittee was advised that USEPA has demonstrated for the first time that California is losing funding assistance because of antiquated formula. 11Page While it remains to be seen if any infrastructure bill will address this matter,the subcommittee members appeared to appreciate the fact that the formula is not addressing funding needs on a state-by-state basis,given the fact that it has not been updated since 1987. In addition to these issues,there appeared to be strong support from the subcommittee to protect the availability of tax-exempt financing for water infrastructure. This position is important given recent administration statements that Congress should consider eliminating the deductibility of state and local taxes from federal income taxes. The subcommittee is now expected to begin the task of developing a legislative package that could become part of a larger national infrastructure policy in the coming months. Fiscal Year 2018 Budget With the successful action to extend federal funding until December 9,the next two months are expected to focus on finalizing a budget for the remaining months of the fiscal year. As part of this effort,there is a possibility that tax cuts could become part of the debate. If this occurs,the prospect could grow that a spending and tax bill could be pieced together forcing Congress and the White House to debate program spending levels in concert with tax cuts that might lead to program reductions. At this stage,support for the clean water SRF program spending level of $1.3 billion remains strong. This is also the case for water recycling programs within USBR that support projects like OCSD's. On the matter of tax cuts, the priority to offset revenue losses associated with any tax cuts has brought to the forefront the continued availability of tax-exempt financing as well as the ability to deduct local taxes. We are working with a coalition of public stakeholders to work in support of the continued availability of tax-exempt financing for infrastructure needs. As of this writing,support for such financing tools continues to be strong in Congress,but with the administration in favor of eliminating or curtailing these tools, it will continue to be important for OCSD to monitor and communicate to the congressional delegation the value of these financing tools. Regulatory Reform Over the past month, the federal agencies provided the White House with information on efforts to facilitate the expeditious review and construction of projects. In addition,the Office of Management and Budget reportedly has completed its review of agency rulemaking priorities to ensure compliance with the administration's priority to impose no new costs on the economy in this fiscal year. To this end, on October 2,the President will announce the progress made to date on these initiatives. This will be followed by individual agency meetings describing specific actions related to measures that will be taken to enhance economic activities including the expedited construction of infrastructure,for example. 21Page OCSD Federal Bills of Interest PriorityBILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD OTHER POSITIONS POSITION Proposed Federal Legislation 2017-2018 H.R.1071 Paul Tonko (D-NY) Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2017. Amends the Safe Introduced 2113/17 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Watch No supporters of Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for States, water systems, and Commerce 2115/17 note for OCSD disadvantaged communities; to encourage good financial and environmental management of water systems; to strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to enforce the requirements of the Act; and for other purposes. H.R. 465 Bob Gibbs (R-OH) Water Quality Improvement Act. Amends the Clean Water Act to allow for Introduced 1/12/2017 Referred to House Committee on Transportation Watch NACWA integreated plan permits for CSO's and related wet weather compliance & Infrastructure Mark-up likely in July Supports/Could needs in association with traditional discharge mandates to allow for priority become vehicle for setting permit term extensions to ten years from five years H.R.1068 Frank Pallone (D-NJ) Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2017. To enable needed Introduced in House 2115/17, Referred to Subcommittee on Watch No supporters of drinking water standards, reduce lead in drinking water, plan for and Environment 2117/17 note for OCSD address threats from climate change, terrorism, and source water contamination, invest in drinking water infrastructure, increase compliance with drinking water standards, foster greater community right to know about drinking water quality, and promote technological solutions for drinking water challenges. H.R. 1663 Robert Wittman (R-VA) Water Resources Research Amendments Act. Amends the Water Introduced 3/21/17 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources - Watch No supporters of Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize grants for and require 3/21/17 note for OCSD applied water supply research regarding the water resources research and technology institutes established under that Act. H.R. 1579 Scott H. Peters (D-CA) Secure and Resilient Water Systems Act. To require drinking water Introduced in House 3/16/17, referred to Committee on Energy and Watch No supporters of systems to assess and address their vulnerabilities to climate change, Commerce note for OCSD source water degradation, and intentional acts to ensure secuity and resiliency. H.R. 1647 Earl Blumenauer (D- Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2017 To establish a Water Introduced 3/21/2017 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources Watch No supporters of OR) Infrastructure Trust Fund, and for other purposes and Environment note for OCSD H.R. 434 Jeff Denham (R-CA) New WATER Act. Authorizes the Department of the Interior, for 15 years Introduced 1111/17 Referred to Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Watch No supporters of after this bill's enactment, to provide financial assistance, such as secured Oceans- 2/7/17 note for OCSD loans or loan guarantees, to entities that contract under federal reclamation law to carry out water projects within the 17 western states served by the Bureau of Reclamation, other states where the Bureau is authorized to provide project assistance, Alaska, and Hawaii. H.R. 448 Jared Huffman (D-CA) Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Amends the Internal Introduced 1/11/2017 Referred to Committee on Ways and Means- Support ACWA and CASA Revenue Code to expand the tax exclusion for energy conservation 1/11/17 Support subsidies provided by public utilities to exclude from gross income subsidies provided: (1) by a public utility to a customer, or by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality, for the purchase or installation of any water conservation or efficiency measure; and (2) by a storm water management provider to a customer, or by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality, for the purchase or installation of any storm water management measure. S. 692 Deb Fischer(R-NE) Water infrastructure Flexibility Act provides for integrated plan permits, Introduced 3/21/17 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Support NACWA Supports to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green Works, Order to be Reported with an amendment-4/05/2017 infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance. OCSD Federal Bills of Interest H.R. 1654 Tom McClintock (R- Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act To authorize the Secretary of Introduced 3/21/17 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Watch No supporters of CA) the Interior to coordinate Federal and permitting processes related to the Ordered to be Reported (Amended)-4/27/2017 note for OCSD construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, and for other purposes. H.R.998 Jason Smith (R-MO) SCRUB Act SCRUB would institutionalize a process to identify those Passed House 3/1/17 240-185, Received in Senate - referred to Support No supporters of regulations that are eligible to be repealed. Under the measure, a bipartisan Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs note for OCSD review commission would examine rules fifteen years or older that are determined to be not necessary and should be repealed immediately, or given to the appropriate agency for the purposes of prioritizing the rule for repeal. H.R. 1653 Robert E. Latta (R-OH) Drinking Water Affordability Act amends certain provisions of the Safe Introduced 3/21/2017 Referred to Subcommittee on Environment Watch No supporters of Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. note for OCSD H.R. 1269 Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) Sacramento Valley Water Storage and Restoration Act directs the Introduced 3/10/2017 Referred to Subcommittee on Water, Power and Watch No supporters of Secretary of the Interior to take actions to support non-Federal investments Oceans 3/10/2017 note for OCSD in water infrastructure improvements in the Sacramento Valley, and for other purposes H.R. 1807 Louie Gohmert (R-TX) Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017 amends Introduced 3/30/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended)4/27/2017 Watch No supporters of the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 by exempting certain note for OCSD water transfers between public water supplies located on, along, or across the boundaries of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from prohibitions on illegal trade of plants and wildlife. Specifically, the prohibitions do not apply to covered water transfers containing a prohibited species if: (1)the species are present in both public water supplies before the transfer and the water is transferred directly between them; or(2)the water is transferred in a closed conveyance system (a closed system that collects, contains, and transports the flow of water, such as pipe systems)and sent directly to treatment facilities where the species will be destroyed. H.R. 1579 Scott H. Peters (D-CA) Secure and Resilient Water Systems Act requires drinking water systems Introduced 3/1 612 0 1 7 Referred to Subcommittee on Environment Watch No supporters of to assess and address their vulnerabilities to climate change, source water note for OCSD degradation, nad intentional acts to ensure security and resiliency. H.R. 1769 David G. Valadao (R- San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution Act to affirm an agreement between Introduced 3/28/2017 Orded to be Reported (Amended)4/27/2017 Watch No supporters of CA) the United States and Westlands Water District dated September 15, 2015, note for OCSD and for other purposes. S. 896 Richard Burr(R-NC) A bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Introduced and referred to Committee on Energy and Natural Watch No supporters of Fund. This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 Resources 4/07/2017 note for OCSD to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The greater of 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or$10 million shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes. H.R. 1971 Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act to provide for integrated plan permits, Introduced and referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Support NACWA Supports to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green Environment-4/07/2017 infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance. S. 880 Tammy Baldwin (D-W I) Made In America Water Infrastructure Act to ensure the use of American Introduced and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Watch No supporters of iron and steel in public waters stems, and for other purposes Works 4/07/2017 note for OCSD H.R. 2001 Grace Napolitano (D- FRESHER ACT of 2017 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Introduced 4/06/2017 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources Watch No supporters of CA) and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to and Environment 4/07/2017 note for OCSD stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations, and for other purposes. OCSD Federal Bills of Interest H.R. 2116 Stephen Knight (R-CA) Perchlorate Reclamation and Water Replenishment Act amends the Introduced 4/25/2017 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Watch NACWA Supports Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in a series of water reclamation projects to provide a new water supply to communities previously impacted by Perchlorate contamination plumes. H.R. 1647 Earl Blumenauer (D- Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2017 to establish a Water Introduced 3/21/2017 Referred to Subcommittee on Environment Watch No supporters of OR) Infrastructure Trust Fund, and for other purposes note for OCSD H.R. 2510 Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Clean Water and Jobs Creation Act of 2017 to renew the Clean Water Introduced 5/19/2017 Support CASA Supports SRF Program and to provide grants to support resiliency needs S. 1137 Ben Cardin (D-MD) Clean Safe Reliable Water Infrastructure Act. Provides for a robust Introduced 5/16/2017 Referred to Committee on Environment and Watch No supporters of funding of SRF programs and to establish a WaterSense Program to Public Works note for OCSD promote water efficiency S. 21 Paul Rand (R-KY) Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. This Reported to Senate from Committee on Homeland Security and Watch No supporters of bill will provide for congressional approval of regulations with impacts of Governmental Affairs note for OCSD $100 million or greater H.R. 3266 Michael Simpson (R-ID) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Reported to House without amendment 07/17/2017. Placed on the Watch No supporters of Act, 2018. This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for: the civil works Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163 note for OCSD projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation and Central Utah Project; the Department of Energy (DOE); and several independent agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. S. 1696 Tom Udall (D-NM) Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act provides for language protecting Introduced 8/1/17 and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Watch No supporters of against certification of technologies that migh impair water treatment or Natural Resources note for OCSD but increase costs. anticipate CASA and WateReuse will support H.R. 3275 Jerry McNerney(D-CA) Water and Energy Sustainabllity through Technology Act provides for Introduced and referred to Committees on Energy and Commerce, Watch No supporters of assistance to support innovation in water treatment and water use Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science Space note for OCSD efficiency. and Technology, Agriculture 8/8/17 H.R. 3354 Kenneth Calvert (R- Department of the Interior, Envirnment, and Related Agencies The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure Watch No supporters of CA) Appropriations Act, 2018. This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for the on 7/21/17. Passed/agreed to in House on 9/14/17 note for OCSD Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Clean Water SRF is related agencies. The bill provides annual appropriations for most of the funded at$1.3 billion Department of the Interior, including: the Bureau of Land Management, the (current level) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILT), the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Indian Education. S. 1609 Lamar Alexander (R- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Introduced in the Senate on 7/20/17. Placed on Senate Legislative Watch No supporters of TN) Act, 2018. This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for: the civil works Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. note for OCSD projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the Department of the Strong funding for Interior's Bureau of Reclamation and Central Utah water recycling project assistance under Title XVI and WIN OCSD Federal Bills of Interest S. 1622 Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Beach Act of 2017. This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Senate -07/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Watch No supporters of Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act)to revise and reauthorize Environment and Public Works. note for OCSD through FY2021 a grant program for monitoring, and notifying the public of, any pathogens in coastal recreation waters bordering public beaches. H.R. 2755 Frank Pallone (D-NJ) Beach Act of 2017. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act House- 05/26/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources Watch No supporters of (commonly known as the Clean Water Act)to revise and reauthorize and Environment note for OCSD through FY2021 a grant program for monitoring, and notifying the public of, any pathogens in coastal recreation waters bordering public beaches. Legend: ACC-OC-Association of California Cities, Orange County LOCC- League of California Cities NYC- Not Yet Considered CASA-California Association of Sanitation Agencies NACWA-National Association of Clean Water Agencies ACWA-Association of California Water Agencies CSDA-California Special Districts Association T ^ WNSEND TPA To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: August 28, 2017 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Political Update The Legislature returned to Sacramento on August 21 to finish the final four weeks of the legislative session before they adjourn on September 15. Despite only having four weeks left,the Legislature still needs to take up approximately 1500 bills that are still alive and moving through the process. Any bills that are not passed before the September 15 deadline will become two- year bills and will be eligible for Consideration when the Legislature returns in January 2018 for the second year of the current two-year session. All attention in the Legislature has been focused on passing bills out of their appropriations committees before the deadline on September 1. All bills that pass out of the appropriations committees will have two weeks to be heard and debated on the Floor before the September 15 deadline. In the final four weeks of the legislative session, the Legislature is expected to focus a considerable amount of time on a variety of topics including an affordable housing funding package and a Cap and Trade expenditure plan. With regards to the affordable housing funding package, legislative leadership is expected to introduce a series of bills in the next week that will likely include a combination of fees attached to property purchases, bond funding, and a streamlining effort for housing construction. The affordable housing package will likely include specific language or concepts that are currently identified in the following legislation: • SB 2 (Atkins) - would impose a fee of $75 on every real estate instrument, paper, or notice required or permitted by law. The maximum fee per single parcel will not exceed $225. • SB 3(Beall)—would authorize$3 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing construction. If passed by the Legislature, SB 3 would need to be passed by the voters on the November 6, 2018 ballot. • SB 35 (Wiener) — would create a streamlined, ministerial approval process for the development of multi-family housing if the development meets specified requirements. So far, it is unclear if there are enough votes in the Legislature to pass a funding package that will be based on the above bills. Moderate Democrats in both the Assembly and the Senate have been asked by legislative leadership and the Administration to support several controversial bills already this legislative session, including the SB 1 transportation tax increases and the extension of the Cap and Trade program. It is likely that many legislators will be hesitant to pass any affordable housing package that can be construed as another tax increase without additional incentives. Southern California Office•1401 Dove Street-Suite 330•Newport Beach,CA 92660-Phone(949)399-9050-Fax(949)476-8215 State Capitol Office•925 L Street•Suite 1404•Sacramento,CA 95814•Phone(916)447-0086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Office•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington,DC 20003-Phone(202)546-8696-Fax(202)5464555 Northern California ice•300 Frank Ogawa Plan•Suite 204•Oakland,CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 Below is a list of key upcoming dates in the Legislature: September 1 —Last day for fiscal bills to pass their appropriations committees September 15—Last day for any bill to be passed October 15—Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills Tax on Water When legislators returned to Sacramento on August 21, Senator Bill Morning (D-Carmel) amended his SB 623 to include a safe and affordable drinking water fee. This proposed fee will be levied on each customer of a public water system, and the proceeds will be deposited into a Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund to be used as a stable source of funding to secure access to safe drinking water for all Californians. The bill also adds additional funding sources besides the charge on public water systems, including a dairy safe drinking water fee charged on milk as well as a fee on all fertilizer materials sold in bulk. Currently, the bill proposes to charge $0.95 per month for customers with water meters up to one inch or customers without water meters, with the fee increasing as water meter sizes increase. It is anticipated that these fees will amount to approximately$100 million per year for the newly established Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. Prior to the amendments on August 21, the bill only contained an agricultural related fee. The bill was heard on August 23 and was placed in the Assembly Appropriation Committee's Suspense File to be voted upon on September 1. Cap and Trade Last month, the Governor signed a Cap and Trade extension package, moving the program's sunset date from 2020 to 2030. This extension, coupled with a key court decision in June 2017, alleviated concerns for Cap and Trade permit purchasers as evidenced in the latest permit auction on August 15. At the auction, businesses from around the State and purchased every available emissions credit, totaling $935 million. Due to the way Cap and Trade revenues are allocated, approximately$640 million was deposited into the State's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Prior to this auction the Cap and Trade revenues for the past several months have been dismal due to stakeholder's concerns of the program's future. Cap and Trade experts are optimistic that the program will continue to produce strong revenues for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. After the August 15 auction, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund currently has approximately $1.4 billion that is available to implement projects or programs that reduce the State's greenhouse gas emissions. It is likely that legislators and the Administration will attempt to develop an expenditure plan for a portion of this $1.4 billion before the Legislature adjourns on September 15. Priority Legislation AB 574 (Quirk) - Potable reuse—OCSD Support 0 August 2017 Report 2 AB 574 would require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), on or before June 1, 2018, to establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects that includes specified elements. The bill would require the SWRCB, on or before December 31, 2021, to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through raw water augmentation and would allow the board to extend this date if certain criteria is met. AB 574 was placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee's Suspense File and will be taken up on September 1. AB 967(Gloria)—Human remains disposal.,alkaline hydrolysis:licensure and regulation—OCSD Watch AB 967 establishes a regulatory process for hydrolysis facilities under the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau beginning July 1, 2020. AB 967 allows for the disposal of hydrolysate into a sewer or collection system with the consent of the publicly owned treatment works to which the sanitary sewer system or collection system is tributary. The bill would require an applicant for a hydrolysis facility license to present to the Bureau any state or locally required permits for business operations, prove that it has the appropriate permits and contracts for the disposal of hydrolysate, and employ a hydrolysis chamber certified by the State Department of Public Health. AB 967 Is currently on the Senate Floor. SB 5 (De Leon) - California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018— OCSD Support SB 5 would enact the California Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount of $3,832,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. SB 5 was recently amended on July 18 to slightly increase the total funding amount for water programs. Currently, SB 5 contains $550 million in water funding for integrated regional water management, groundwater sustainability, water recycling, and drinking water programs. The Assembly version of this bill, AS 18, has passed the Assembly Floor and has been assigned to Senate policy committees. AS 1 is focused on park and recreation funding and does not include specific money for water projects. SB 5 is currently in the Assembly Water,Parks, and Wildlife Committee and has not been scheduled for a hearing. 0 August 2017 Report 3 OCSD State Bills of Interest LL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION r POSITION Proposed State Legislation 2017-2018 High Priority AB 18 Garcia [D] California Clean Water, Climate, and Coastal Protection and Outdoor Assembly Member Garcia and Support if Guiding Priorities: ACC-OC -Wa[ch Access For All Act of 2018.Would enact the California Clean Water, Senator De Leon Amended Funding assistance LOCC-Support Climate, Coastal Protection,and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, compromised on park bond for OCSD projects CASA-Work with which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in language and funding through grants, Author an amount of$3,500,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation amounts.They used Senator appropriations, or NACWA- NYC Bond Law to finance a clean water,climate, coastal protection, and De Leon's SB 5 as the vehicle other means CSDA-Support outdoor access for all program. to move forward. AB 574 Quirk[D] Potable reuse The bill would require the stale board, on or before June Currently on the Governor's Support Legislative and ACC-OC-Watch 1,2018,to establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Watch projects that includes specified elements. The bill would require the state Policies: Support CASA-Support board,on or before December 31, 2021,to adopt uniform water recycling measures that NACWA- NYC criteria for potable reuse through raw water augmentation,as specified, promote and CSDA-Watch and would allow the board to extend this date if certain criteria is met. provide for the use This bill would specify that"direct potable reuse" includes"raw water of reclaimed water augmentation"and "treated drinking water augmentation:' AB 851 Caballero(D) Local agency contracts Current law authorizes a county, until January 1, Currently on the Governors Watch State Tactics: ACC-OC-NYC 2018,with approval of the board of supervisors, to utilize construction Desk. Development and LOCC-Watch manager at-risk construction contracts for the erection, construction, advocacy for CASA-Watch, as alteration, repair, or improvement of any building owned or leased by the design-build Amended county, subject to certain requirements, including that the method may legislation targeted NACWA- NYC only be used for projects that are in excess of$1,000,000.This bill would at OCSD projects CSDA-Support extend that authorization described above until January 1,2023.AB 851 also allows the Santa Clara Valley Water District to use the design-build process for various types of projects. Before taking amendments, AS 851 would have allowed OCSD to use deign build on their administration buildings. AB 869 Rubio [D] Sustainable water use and demand reduction: recycled water. Two-year Bill Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-Support Current law imposes various water use reduction requirements that apply Regulatory LOCC-Watch to urban retail water suppliers, including a requirement that the state Policies: Support CASA-Support achieve a 20% reduction in urban per capita water use by December 31, measures that NACWA- NYC 2020.This bill would require long-tern standards for urban water promote and CSDA-Watch conservation and water use to include a credit for recycled water,as provide for the use specified. of reclaimed water OCSD State Bills of Interest AB 967 Gloria [D] Human remains disposal: alkaline hydrolysis: licensure and Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC regulation Would, commencing July 1, 2020, require the Cemetery and Desk. Regulatory LOCC- NYC Funeral Bureau to license and regulate hydrolysis facilities, as defined, Policies: Support CASA-Approve and hydrolysis facility managers, and would enact requirements (generally) NACWA- NYC applicable to hydrolysis facilities substantially similar to those applicable measures that CSDA- NYC to crematoria. Hydrolysis facilities may dispose of this hydroslate in the provide for municipal sewer system ONLY with a permit from the local permitting improved public agency. Last minute amendments to AB 967 ensured that only health through wastewater agencies would have the authority to approve or deny the regulation acceptance of hydrolysate into the sewer system. AB 979 Lackey[R] Local agency formation commissions: district representation The Signed into law by the Watch State Priorities: ACC-OC-Watch Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 Governor. Support the State's LOCC-Watch provides for the selection of representatives of independent special efforts to increase CASA-Watch districts on each local agency formation commission by an independent the effectiveness Close special district selection committee pursuant to a nomination and election and efficiencies of NACWA- NYC process. This bill would additionally require the executive officer to call Local Agency CSDA-Sponsor and hold a meeting of the special district selection committee upon the Formation adoption of a resolution of intention by the committee relating to Commissions. proceedings for representation of independent special districts upon the commission pursuant to specified law. AS 1250 Jones-Sawyer [D] Counties and cities: contracts for personal services Would establish Held in the Senate Rules Oppose Legislative and ACC-OC- specific standards for the use of personal services contracts by counties. Committee.Two-year Bill. Regulatory Removed Beginning January 1,2018,the bill would allow a county or county agency Policies: Support Opposition to contract for personal services currently or customarily performed by legislation and LOCC- Removed employees,as applicable,when specified conditions are met.Among regulation that Opposition other things, the bill would require the county to clearly demonstrate that allow public CASA- Refer to the proposed contract will result in actual overall costs savings to the agencies to Leg Committee county and also to show that the contract does not cause the procure goods and NACWA- NYC displacement of county workers.The bill would require a contract entered services in CSDA-Watch into under these provisions to specify that it may be terminated upon manners similar to material breach, if notice is provided, as specified.This bill was recently private industry, amended to exclude cities, and does NOT apply to special districts. thereby reducing overall costs of delivery AB 1479 Bonta[D] Public records: custodian of records: civil penalties Would, until Currently on the Governor's Oppose Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC January 1, 2023, require public agencies to designate a person or Desk. Regulatory LOCC- Removed persons,or office or offices to act as the agency's custodian of records Policies: Oppose Opposition who is responsible for responding to any request made pursuant to the the imposition of CASA- NYC California Public Records Act and any inquiry from the public about a unfunded, NACWA- NYC decision by the agency to deny a request for records.The bill also would mandated CSDA- Neutral make other conforming changes.The bill was amended to remove the programs on local penalty for non-compliance governments OCSD State Bills of Interest SIR 5 De Leon [D] California Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection,and Currently on the Governor's Support Guiding Priorities: ACC-OC-Watch Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018.Would enact the California Desk. Funding assistance LOCC-Support Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection,and Outdoor Access for OCSD projects CASA-Work with For All Act of 2018,which, if approved by the voters,would authorize the through grants, Author issuance of bonds in an amount of$4,000,000,000 pursuant to the State appropriations, or NACWA- NYC General Obligation Bond Law to finance a drought,water, parks, climate, other means CSDA-Support coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. SB 5 contains $1.2 billion for flood protection and water programs. SIB 229 Wleckowski [D] Accessory dwelling units.Would authorize a local agency to provide by Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC ordinance for the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned to Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Watch allow single-family or multifamily use.The bill would authorize the Policies: Track CASA- Neutral as ordinance to prohibit the sale or other conveyance of the unit separate pending legislation amended from the primary residence.The bill would extend the use of the maximum to ensure OCSD NACWA- NYC standards to a proposed accessory dwelling unit on a lot zoned for remains in CSDA-Watch residential use that includes a proposed single-family dwelling. compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees SIB 231 Hertzberg [D] Local government:fees and charges. Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-Oppose California Constitution generally require that assessments,fees, and Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Support charges be submitted to property owners for approval or rejection after Policies:Track CASA-Support the provision of written notice and the holding of a public hearing.Current pending legislation concept law,the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific to ensure OCSD NACWA- NYC procedures and parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with Articles remains in CSDA-Support XIIIC and MID of the California Constitution and defines terms for these compliance with purposes. This bill would define the term "sewer for these purposes.The the government bill would also make findings and declarations relating to the definition of code as it pertains the term "sewer for these purposes. to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues and the investment of OCSD State Bills of Interest SB 623 Morning [D] Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Would establish the Safe Held in the Assembly Rules Watch State and Federal ACC-OC-NYC and Affordable Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury and would Committee.Two-year Bill. Tactics: Work with LOCC-Concerns provide that moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the CASA in support of CASA-Watch State Water Resources Control Board. The bill would require the board to continued use of Closely administer the fund to secure access to safe drinking water for all tax-exempt NACWA- NYC Californians,while also ensuring the long-term sustainability of drinking financing and CSDA-Oppose water service and infrastructure.The bill would authorize the state board feasibile innocating unless Amended to provide for the deposit into the fund of federal contributions,voluntary financing contributions,gifts,grants, bequests, and settlements from parties approaches. responsible for contamination of drinking water supplies. The bill was amended on August 21 to include a public goods charge on water, identified as$0.95 per month fee for customers with water meters up to one inch or customers without water meters.The lases increase depending on the size of the water meter, up to$10 per month for customers with water meters greater than four inches. SCA 4 Hertzberg [D] Water conservation.The California Constitution requires that the water Currently in the Senate Rules Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC resources of the state be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent of Committee Regulatory LOCC-Watch which they are capable and that the waste or unreasonable use or Policies: Support CASA-Work with unreasonable method of use of water be prevented.This measure would legislation and Author declare the intent of the Legislature to amend the California Constitution regulation that NACWA- NYC to provide a program that would ensure that affordable water is available necessitate the CSDA-Watch to all Californians and to ensure that water conservation is given a responsible use of permanent role in California's future. water in residential, commercial,and industrial areas. OCSD State Bills of Interest Additional Legislation AB 168 Eggman [D] Employers: salary information Would prohibit an employer from relying Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-Watch on the salary history information of an applicant for employment as a Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Oppose factor in determining whether to offer an applicant employment or what Policies: OCSD is CASA- NYC salary to offer an applicant. The bill also would prohibit an employer from committed to the NACWA- NYC seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment and exercise of and CSDA-Watch would require an employer, upon reasonable request,to provide the pay provision of orderly scale for a position to an applicant for employment. The bill would not procedures for the prohibit an applicant from voluntarily and without prompting disclosing administration of salary history information and would not prohibit an employer from employer-employee considering or relying on that voluntarily disclosed salary history relations, including, information in determining salary, as specified. but not limited to, meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment. AB 277 Mayes [R] Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program This bill would,to the Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC extent funding is made available, authorize the State Water Resources Desk. Regulatory LOCC- NYC Control Board to establish the Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Pollcles:Support CASA-Approve Program to provide funding to eligible applicants for specified purposes the protection of NACWA- NYC relating to drinking water and wastewater treatment.This bill would public health CSDA- Removed authorize a county to apply to the board for a grant to award loans or through the Position grants, or both,and a qualified nonprofit organization to apply to the construction and board for a grant to award grants to residents and to small water systems implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology. OCSD State Bills of Interest AB 355 Chu [D] Water pollution:enforcement. Current law permits the State Water Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC Resources Control Board or regional board, in lieu of assessing all or a Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Watch portion of the mandatory minimum penalties against a publicly owned Policies: Support CASA-Support treatment works serving a small community, as defined, to elect to require measures that NACWA- NYC the publicly owned treatment works to spend an equivalent amount provide funding CSDA-Watch towards completion of a compliance project proposed by the publicly and support to owned treatment works if the state board or regional board makes certain publicly owned findings. Current law,for these purposes, defines"a publicly owned treatment works treatment works serving a small community."This bill,for purposes of the and sewage exception, would instead define publicly owned treatment works serving a collection systems small community as a publicly owned treatment works serving a population of 20,000 persons or fewer or a rural county,with a financial AB 1654 Rubio[D] Water shortage: urban water management planning.AB 1654 would Two-year Bill. Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-Support have required each urban retail water supplier to report annually by June Regulatory LOCC-Support 15 to the Department of Water Resources the status of its water supplies Policies: Support CASA-Watch for that year and whether the supplies will be adequate to meet projected legislation and NACWA- NYC customer demand.The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee regulation that CSDA-Support amended all language out of this bill all other related bills.The Committee promote improved and stakeholders negotiated a new urban water management plan (AB water use efficiency 1668), however they were unable to pass the bill. through state and federal assistance AB 1668 Friedman [D] Water management planning. Current law requires the state to achieve Two-year Bill. Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-Oppose a 20% reduction in urban per capita water use in California by December Regulatory LOCC-Watch 31, 2020.Current law requires each urban retail water supplier to develop Policies: Support CASA- NYC urban water use targets and an interim urban water use target,as legislation and NACWA- NYC specified.This bill would require the State Water Resources Control regulation that CSDA-Oppose Board, in coordination with the Department of Water Resources, to adopt promote improved unless amended long-term standards for the efficient use of water, as provided, and water use efficiency performance measures for commercial, industrial, and institutional water through state and use on or before June 30, 2021. This issue will be discussed again in federal assistance 2018. SIR 80 Wieckowski [D] California Environmental Quality Act: notices The California Currently on the Governor's Watch State Priorities: • ACC-OC-NYC Environmental Quality Act requires the lead agency to mail certain notices Desk. Support efforts to LOCC-Watch to persons who have filed a written request for notices.The act provides reform the CASA-Watch that if the agencys offer to provide the notices by email, upon filing a California NACWA- NYC written request for notices, a person may request that the notices be Environmental CSDA-Concerns provided to him or her by email.This bill would require the lead agency to Quality Act(CEQA) post those notices on the agency's Internet Web site.The bill would to streamline require the agency to offer to provide those notices by email. current procedures and regulations OCSD State Bills of Interest SB 189 Bradford [D] Workers'compensation: definition of employee.Would expand the Currently on the Governor's Watch Legislative and ACC-OC-NYC scope of the exception from the definition of an employee to apply to an Desk. Regulatory LOCC-Watch officer or member of the board of directors of a quasi-public or private Policies: OCSD is CASA- NYC corporation, except as specified,who owns at least 10%of the issued and committed to the NACWA- NYC outstanding stock,or 1%of the issued and outstanding stock of the exercise of and CSDA-Watch corporation if that officer's or member's parent, grandparent, sibling, provision of orderly spouse,or child owns at least 10%of the issued and outstanding stock of procedures for the the corporation and that officer or member is covered by a health care administration of service plan or a health insurance policy, and executes a written waiver, employer-employee as described above.The bill would expand the scope of the exception to relations, including, apply to an owner of a professional corporation, as defined, who is a but not limited to, practitioner rendering the professional services for which the professional meeting and corporation is organized, and who executes a document, in writing and conferring in good under penalty of perjury, both waiving his or her rights under the laws faith with governing workers' compensation, and stating that he or she is covered recognized by a health insurance policy or a health rare service plan. employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment. SB 212 Jackson [D] Medical waste. Current law, the Medical Waste Management Act, Two-year Bill Support State Priorities: ACC-OC-NYC administered by the State Department of Public Health, regulates the Support legislation LOCC-Watch management and handling of medical waste, as defined.This bill add to or regulations that CASA-Watch the act a definition of"home-generated pharmaceutical waste"as a would prevent the NACWA- NYC prescription or over-the-counter human or veterinary home-generated disposing of drugs CSDA-Support pharmaceutical that is waste and is derived from a household, including, down the drain but not limited to, a multifamily residence or household.This bill is a follow up/cleanup bill for Senator Jackson's SB 1229(2016),which provides that certain collectors who are authorized under federal law to engage in drug take-back collection with limited protection from civil and criminal liabilit . 5B 302 Mendoza[D] Joint powers agencies:fire protection:funds—Would require,with Currently on the Governor's Watch Stale Priorities: ACC-OC-Watch regard to transfers of structural fire fund property tax revenues allocated Desk. Continue to monitor LOCC-Watch by the County of Orange to a joint powers agency and required by existing the state budget CASA- NYC law to be used to provide fire protection,that the transfer be approved by and actively protect NACWA- NYC the county,a majority of member cities,and the agency currently local property taxes CSDA-Watch rem v no the funds.This bill contains other related provisions. Legend: ACC-OC-Association of California Cities, Orange County LOCC-League of California Cities NYC-Not Yet Considered CASA-California Association of Sanitation Agencies NACWA-National Association of Clean Water Agencies ACW A-Association of California Water Agencies CSDA-California Special Districts Association OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of GranVLoan Amount Applying V/N Project/Program ram Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grind/ Applying for j g g ry Financing YIN NONE L STATE Administered by the Department of Water Resources Proposition 84:Yes Proposition 84:OCSD was eligible Integrated Regional Water and managed by Santa Ana Watershed!Project Authority Under Proposition 84,OCSD applied for$1 and applied. million. Proportion 1:The projects found Management(IRWM)Grant (SAWPA) in OCSD's CIP do not match up Proportion l:The projects found in Newhope-Placentia Trunk Proposition 84:26% Program In Proposition 1,$63 million was allocated to with IRWM funding priorities and Me Districts CIP do not match up Proportion 84: In 2016,OCSD was awaked funding in ql million Sewer Replacement Project 7/1/2015 Water Yes the Santa Ana be funding to region.Approximately preparedto advocate for wiMIRWMfuples. PAis es prepared Me fM1ik and final round of Proposition 84 funding. $43 million will be used to fund prepared b advocate for funding 2-02 guiding principles.TPA is re aretl to Proposition 1:TBD Proposition 84 and Proposition 1 Pr Pa 9 9 9 efo P P P Proposition l:Atldifionalfunding for this program was implementation projects.Footling will be guidelines to be updated to advocate for footling guidelines to be included in Proportion 1,which will be available in 2017. braked up Into two rounds. Include alone that would match updated to Include cuisine Mat would OCSD priority projects. match OCSD priority projects. The purpose of Mir competitive grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities In California to reduce the amount of California-generated green materials,food materials,or alternative daily cover being 2016-17. An aavailablenrequ far lt up ar V) sent to landfills.Eligible projects include:Construction, $2,400,0 Anapplicantcon requestup to Cal Recycle Organics Grant gi proles $3,200,000 for compost projects and No. Did not meet renovation,eror the d expansion estion rcomp Increase of In-state $5 million Yes-ApPlled Digesters Applied for grant None 3/g/2017 Energy/Solids Program into compost, orl a digestion ,Icempostingofori or expenses and eonbleexpensesfects be ot all qualifications. intocompostsoilamendments,bwhens,oriding my or expensesand othereligibleexpenses for the for the preprocessing of organics when providing Infrastructure portion of the project preprocessed materials to an instate digestion or composting facility Mat is using the waste to make compost soil amendments,binfuele or bioenergy. The CPUC's Self-Generation Incentive Program(SGIP) provides incentives to support existing,new,and emerging distributed enemy resources.The SGIP provides rebates for qualifying distributed enemy Protect was not an eligible expense Self-Generation Incentive systems installed on the customer's side of the utility NIA,Incentive Program meter. Qualifying technologies include wind turbines, Up W$1.4 million N/A No Aquacrimx to receive funding under tie pram Ongoing Energy WA waste heat to pow giee er technole pressure reduction program' turbines,internal combustion engines,microfurbines,gas turbines,fuel cells,and advanced energy storage systems. OCSD was eligible to receive a planning grant,however,the$75,000 Proposition 1 authorixed$7.12 billion in maximum award was determined to general obligation bonds for some water not be an effective use of died Approved through Proposition 1 in November 2014,Me supply infrastructure projects. resiounces,nor a sufficient amount of Water Recycling Funding SWM Water Resources Control Board provides funding funding($75,000). In mid-2016,the Program for the planning,design and construction of water $625 million is available for water recycling program became heavily recycling projects that offset or augment state fresh and advanced water treatrsent technology N/A No SP-173 oversubscribed Based on the Ongoing Water N/A wafer supplies. projects. Sanitation District's Capital Project Grant:50% Proposition 1 Improvement Program(CIP),the Program has project and planning grants avaialble. Planning Grant Maximum:$75,000 Sanitation District does not have projects that fit the current Project Grant Maximum:$15 million guidelines.As funds begin to replenish,this will continue to be a funding opportunity. The purpose of Mis program is to provide accessible low- Callfomialnfrastructureand cost financing to eligible bonowers for a wide range of Program funding is available in amounts infrastructure and economic expansion projects.Eligible Economic Development Bank ranging from$50,000 to$25 million,with loan Multiple(possible projects). Water/Energy/fcture CA0272 Infrastructure State planting generally include designing,sting imp terms for the useful life of the project up toe TBD Evaluating Evaluating the program. Might be for smeller projects. WA,loan program Rolling TBD Revolving Fund ISRF Program Planning,permitting,entitling,constructing,Improving, maximum of 30 years. Infrastructure 9 ( ) exgible facilities fithe state and generally developing eligible facilities within Me state of California. UptlrtM 08/38Ro17 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of GranVLoan Amount Applying V/N Pro'ecVPro ram Reason Match Deadline CategoryRcvd Grant) Applying for j g Financing YIN STATE Continued 11 OCSD would not be eligible to apply for the vast majority of this money. While most of the Cap and Trade $900 million from the Cap and Trade program spending plan is not connected to the Unknown at this Cap and Trade Funding (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund)was appropriated in $900 million TBD TBD TOO services OCSD provides,the funding TBD Energy TBD Me last legislative session. did include$40 million for waste time diversion projects.Staff and TPA will closely monitor the development of this Program. $1.5 billion in overell walerfunding. If SB 5 passes Me legislature TPA and OCSD will advocate far the SB 5(De Leon)includes$Reg75 ional for each of emthe follow and is signed by the Governor,It Inclusion of this funding in Me final 2018 Proposed Park Bond categories:Integrated Regional Water Management $3T5 million er Water Recycling and$3]5 TBD will be laced on Me statewide NIA version of the parks bond p (IRWM)Clean,RecyclingReliable Groundwater Water ability millionManagement ntt jIRWetl Regional Water P If palegislation.e TP TBD TBD Water NO Clean,Sate,Reliable Drinking Water Managemegrams. tobefunneled into Me ballot in2018.Funds will likely and becomes available,the oppoPA existing programs. not be available until entl staff will evaluate the opportunity. FEDERAL The Office of Energy Efficiency and Project Definition for Pilot and Renewable Energy envisions awarding Demonstration Scale This funding opportunity supports tachnology multiple financial assistance awards in to OCSD Staff applied however,we development plans for the manufacture of drop-in Energy/ Manufacturing of BiofuelS, hydrocarbon blofuels,bloproducts,or intermediates ins lots of cooperative agreements.The $15 million yes Aquacrtox were notified Mal we did not receive 10/31/2016 Biosolids NO Bioproducts,and Biopower pilot-or demonstration-scare fuems,integ rIntered mediateme, estimated period of performance for the Me grant. (PD2B3) design phase of each award will be approximately 1-2 years. We tla not fit within their guidelines: bea The watershed g of this program is to support established To be eligible,applicants must rs a watershed groups in implementing oriedle mundshould grassroots,normeguladdresses tiorysat watershed watershed management projects.Projects should be group that atltlresaea water WaterSMART Cooperative collaboratively developed by members ofthe watershed Award Ceiling: $100,000 N/A No SARI/Santa Ana River availability and quality issues within 2/16/2017 Water N/A Watershed Management group,and address altical water supply needs,water Me relevantwatershed,represents quality,and ecological resilience.Plans should ultimately diverse group of stakeholders,and help water users meet competing demands and avoid can .more Me sustainable use of conflicts over water. water resources within Me watershed. The Energy Department(DOE)and the Department of OCSD will not currently pursue this Concept papers Energy Department Fanners with Agdcultare's National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant.Grant focuses on biorefineres are due Feb Department of Agriculture for (USDA-NIFA)jointly announced$22.]million to support (liquid products).The first topic area $22.]mlllion N/A No AquacritowHlosolids and full Energy/Solids WA Integrated Biorennery Me optimization o indi gwit up ton$19. gBR).DOE is mentions !handlin systems, tems,topicis Optimization providing Is pr providing up 2.9$19.B million about feeelfids handling systems,not applications are USDA-NIFA Is provitling up to$2.9 million In footling. about biosolitls. due April 3. Senator Feinstein induced$50 million to support construction of projects that have a final and deemed feasible study of a recycling The enactment of Me Water Infrastructure Improvements project In secutlng this new competitive The Sanitation District Is applying for The Water Infrastructure Final Expansion of GWRS Title 18 will pay up to Applied and Ad(5.612IPublic Lew#110.322NJIIN)contained grants program at the U.S.Bureau of HeatlwoAS Segregation project Met water/ Improvements -322f 612/Public $1.85 Million yes (planning,design and 25 peroent of Me 8/15/2017 waiting an dominimportano assistance for water recycling and Me Senator Feinsteinwater and construction Headworks sell helpGWRS. to bring more water to the available mina Infrastructure Law it114-322ANIIN) desalination. Me identification of several water and ) GWRS. y response. wastewater agencies Mat would benefit from Me assistance. OCSD is one of these agencies. The LUST program receives approximately The USEPA Leaking $100 million annually to prevent,dated,and Underground Storage Tank The fund addresses petroleum releases from regulated clean up releases. Assistance is provided TBD Evaluating Cleanup ofcontamimmad soils Wewillreviewthegmnttodetermine TBD Infrastructure TBD (LUST)Thal Fund underground storage tanks. throughgrants. Eligible activities include at Plant No if it is a fit for the project. removal of tanks and cleanup of contaminated areas. Updater 08/38R017 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of GranVLoan Amount Applying V/N Project/Program ram Reason Match Deadline CategoryRcvd Grant/ Applying for j g Financing YIN FEDERAL Continued The U.S.Department of AgnculNre through he health watershed spmgramomen;public-maned wastewater Atotal of$100 million is funded annually and Reviewing the funding agencies funding through collaboatlon with agricultural the opportunity to design a watershed We will review the possible funding US Department of Agriculture interests where funding would be provided to the program might offer OCSD with the chance to TBD TBD opportunity to see H there is a opportunity to determine if it is a fit for TBD Water TBD agricultural entity that would conbibute to efforts to advance its pnomy to reduce regulatory the Bergeron District. protect fire watershed and minimize regulatory humans burtlens. beaches and estuaries) on the Point source. Project Funding Opportunity: A minimum of$20 million W as much as$100 Energy production to reduce million based upon prior years'budgets. costs of recyGad water USBR could receive as much as$130 million through Innovative The DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency is likely to in support of the WaterSmart(due to technologies like Aquaatox, We will review the possible funding The Department of Energy TBD.we will monitor for possible continue t the lbiom,bic by Congress to support such increased tlfus.USBR will WIINUsue during next TBD Innovative water that ca pitoring opportunity to tlettrict. HRisafit for TBD Energy TBD (DOE), USSR and USEPA affords as biogea,biosolida and green enemy. several yea re.USBRwill issue solicilagona funding opportunities technology that can protluce the BentagOn District. for Innovative approaches to managing water efficient real time monitoring and water treatment through(ethnology and and data analysis,Siegal processes. Management and Use Improvements. It Is unclear how the Incoming administration may revise existing programs that address energy and water eficlency needs. However,the effort to support communities develop approaches that improve the Project Funding Opportunity: TBD. Based on the funding SCADAU,md Seismic and Networtc quality of life In communities might continue to receive If funding becomes available we will Unknown at this Smart Cities end Security funding. OCSD might be able to leverage such program TBD TBD opporWnitiesandds. Evaradas,(FEM cHazati evaluate the opportunity. time Energy/yyater TBD assistance to support Innovative approaches to security. projectslneeds. Evaluation(FEMA Mitigation Funding may also be available through Department of Assistance) Homeland Security to assist communities to protect against cyber-threats. Possible projects: GWRS The W IFIA program accelerates investment in our Final Expansion,District 6 nation's water Infrastructure by providing long-term,low- Trunk Sewer Relief Project, coal supplemental loans for regionally and nationally Headeseft The SanbsfiOn District does not plan significant projects.To quality for funding assistance a Rehabilitation/Expansion to borrow funds to complete projects. Water/ WIFIA project must cost at least$20 million.The USEPA has $2 billion N/A No Headquarters Complex,Site The Water District might quality for 4/10/2017 Infrastructure N/A looseed an interest in prejecla that deliver multiple and Security/Entrance these loans and OCSD will support benefits that might capture water recycling as well as Realignment,Western Iham if May choose to do an. projects that address stonmvater and otber'large Regional Sewere—Planning project'needs. and design and construction COUNTY Fourth Cycle of the Reopened Recycling and Waste Reduction Gant.This competitive grant provides This is a$3 million competitive grant $001 par This was in conjunction with Waste potential partners with grant funding to develop Food waste digestion. OC Waste and Recyclingnablethattal opportunity.Up to$500,000 per Supervisodal Supervisodal No. Management and they have decided None 5/19/2017 Energy/Solids No mataial waste support mpfiancewithased! Dmi Is available. District Digestere. to not submit for this grant. regio a l r waste and diversion goads and promote increasetl regional recycling and diverelon efforts. Upda.08/2WO17 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE M ojng Dale TO ad.of Dir. AGENDA REPORT emNumber Item Number 6 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Many Californians are not aware of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) and the important work we do to keep the environment clean by using the wastewater byproducts to create energy, water recycling, and the use of biosolids. Additionally, they are not aware that more than 50 percent of the wastewater is recycled and used to replenish the Orange County Groundwater Basin. In general, the community and businesses do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect the work we do and the quality of water we supply for the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours, community outreach education and general communication via the Sanitation District's website, social media outlets and mainstream media, we have the ability to educate the community, local agencies, and businesses on the What2Flush program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids and our source control program. This, in turn, results in a better quality of wastewater. Page 1 of 2 TIMING CONCERNS N/A RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the community, local agencies, and area businesses about the Sanitation District, we lose an opportunity to educate thousands of people about our plants, source control and the wastewater industry as a whole. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION September 2017 Activity # # of Guests OCSD/OCWD Tours 2 23 OCSD Tours 13 136 Events 2 125 Speaking Events 7 238 CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS N/A ATTACHMENTS The following attachments am attached in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Outreach Calendar September 2017 • Media Clips September 2017 Page 2 of 2 OCSD Outreach Report 9/25/2017 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 9/l/2017 1000- 1200 P2 Tour P2 Construction Silicon Valley Water Chris Cervellone Tour Cheryl Scott Trailers Engineers to tour P2. 5 Guide guests 9/2/2017 900- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom Santiago Canyon College Shabbir Basrai Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Wastewater Class Tour. 25 guests 9/5/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Vanguard University to tour Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 15 guests 9/9/2017 1100- 1500 Newport Beach Green Newport Beach OCSD to host information Various OCSD Volunteers Cheryl Scott Expo Civic Center booth at event. 9/13/2017 900- 1030 Speaking Engagement Tustin Speaking Engagement for Jennifer Cabral Speaker Cheryl Scott CA Assoc. of Realtors. In Tustin. 30 guests 9/14/2017 1300- 1500 Plant Tour GM Conf. Room FV City Manager to tour Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. 9/15/2017 830- 1030 Plant Tour Plant 2 OCW D to lour Plant 2 Rob Thompson Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 9/15/2017 1500- 1600 Plant Tour GM Conf. Room SWRCB Vice Chair Steven Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Moore to tour P1 9/16/2017 900-0 Coastal Clean up Day Volunteers clean up OCSD Volunteers Cheryl Scott beaches 9/25/2017 3:21:59 PM OCSD Outreach Report 9/25/2017 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 9/17/2017 1000- 1200 OCSD Information Booth Anaheim GW RS Road Show- Rebecca Long Booth Cheryl Scott NWA's 42nd Annual Attendee Meeting 9/18/2017 1300- 1500 Plant 2 Tour Plant 2 HB City Staff Tour-4 Jim Herberg Tour Guide guests 9/20/2017 730-830 Speaking Engagement 2 Park Plaza, Orange County Business Jim Herberg Presenter Cheryl Scott Suite125 Council Presentation 9/20/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour A& B CSULB Nursing Tour. 11 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 9/20/2017 900- 1300 Plant Tour Admin. Building Plant tour for Woodruff, Rob Thompson Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Spradlin &Smart 3 guests 9/21/2017 1200- 1300 Speaking Engagement Center Club ASCE Presentation- Rob Thompson Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Orange County, Newport Force Main Costa Mesa 9/21/2017 1830- 1930 Speaking Engagement South Jr. High Community Meeting-State OCSD Staff Cheryl Scott School College Sewer Construction presentation 9/22/2017 1330-300 Plant Tour P2 Plant 2 neighborhood tour. Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 9/23/2017 930- 1030 Speaking Engagement South Jr. High ICommunity Meeting-State OCSD Staff Cheryl Scott School, Anaheim College Sewer Construction Presentation 9/25/2017 3:21:59 PM OCSD Outreach Report 9/25/2017 Date Time Or anization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 9/26/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour A& B New Employee/Open Tour. Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 9/26/2017 1330- 1430 Speaking Engagement Courreges Elem. Wastewater Presentation Deirdre Bingman Speaker Cheryl Scott Fountain Valley for Gourreges Elementary School. 63 students 9/29/2017 1400- 1530 Plant Tour Boardroom SCAPW Assoc. Engineers Shabbir Basrai Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Tour. 25 guests. 9/25/2017 3:21:59 PM Monthly News Clippings G�JN�V S A N I TgT�Oy = 9 Q 2 c� o � FCTi� �E October 2017 OCSD Public Affairs Office Table of Contents CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................PAGE 1 September 6, 2017 County agency starts Newport Boulevard project By: Daily Pilot Staff Daily Pilot GWRS...................................................................................PAGE 2 September 8, 2017 Poseidon's Carlsbad Desalination plant plagued by problems By: lasers Voice of OC September 18, 2017 Los Angeles Utility, Sanitation District launch recycled water program WaterWorld September 18, 2017 Would you drink recycled wastewater? Dave Hovde did. By: Matt Van Slyke KSBY.com HUMAN INTEREST................................................... .................PAGE 7 August 8, 2017 San Diego gets OK to continue running wastewater plant Houston Chronicle TWITTER POSTINGS ................................................... .............PAGE 9 FACEBOOK POSTINGS ............................................................PAGE 19 Daily Pilot September 6, 2017 �r DAILY PILOT By: Daily Pilot staff September 6,2017 County agency starts Newport Boulevard project The Orange County Sanitation District recently began a construction project along Newport Boulevard between West Coast Highway and Industrial Way in Newport Beach. It will replace a trunk sewer line. Normal working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Completion is scheduled for May. 1 Voice of OC September 8, 2017 VOICE of Poseidon's Carlsbad Desalination Plant Plagued by Problems SEP 8.2017 FEATURED TOP STORIES Original article can be found here. By tsears Orange County, CA—Poseidon Water, and its Canadian-owned parent company Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, have spent millions trying lobbying for approval of a new desalination plant in Huntington Beach. The billion dollar facility would be the twin of a Carlsbad plant Poseidon built in December 2015, which has been plagued with problems since its opening. As Voice of San Diego reported yesterday, the Carlsbad plant failed to deliver about 20 percent of the promised water in 2016, and produced no water for 46 days. During its 18-month history, the plant's reliability has gotten worse. It delivered 90 percent of the water San Diego County Water Authority ordered in 2016, and just 70 percent so far in 2017. At the same time, it has racked up more than a dozen water pollution violations. Meanwhile, the company's Huntington Beach proposal is facing steep opposition from environmentaland equity leaders across the state. Much of the opposition centers on the outsized cost and lack of need for 2 the plant (given the availability of cheaper alternatives, like recycled water from Orange County's leading edge Groundwater Replenishment System, which produces more than twice the water of the proposed desalination plant for a fraction of the cost.) But harm to Orange County's coastal ocean, and the tourism, recreation and fishing businesses it supports, are also concerning. On August 17, the Fish and Game Commission sent a letter to the State Lands Commission urging the Commission to consider sea life impacts of desalination. The letter emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Ocean Plan Amendment that requires new desalination plants to minimize marine life impacts through smart site selection and the best available science and technology. Poseidon's proposed Huntington Beach plant is near several marine protected areas and uses outdated open ocean intake pipes that will suck up tons of fish and eggs. The State Lands Commission will consider the permit for Poseidon's proposed plant on October 19. "The troubled history of the Carlsbad desalination plant, from unreliable water deliveries to repeat pollution violations, should be a cautionary tale for Orange County,"said Garry Brown of Orange County Coaslkeeper. "Poseidon is a bad actor, there is no reason to sell off a vital public service to this Wall Street water company when we have better options available to meet our long-term needs, like the Ground Water Replenishment System that now delivers twice as much water for substantially less money and is scheduled to be expanded." Following the State Lands Commission hearing, the project will be reviewed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Coastal Commission. For more information about the proposed desalination plant, and alternatives, visit www.californiadesalfacts.org. Voice of OC posts press releases to provide readers with information directly from organizations. We do not edit or rewrite press releases, and encourage readers to contact the originator of a given release for more information. 3 WaterWorld September 18, 2017 LOS ANGELES UTILITY, SANITATION DISTRICT LAUNCH RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM CARSON, CA, SEPT 18, 2017 --The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County today announced a water recycling program that could help refill groundwater basins across Southern California and provide water to hundreds of thousands of homes. The agencies broke ground on a demonstration advanced purification facility that would generate information needed for the potential future construction of a full-scale recycled water plant. The Sanitation Districts' Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson currently treats and cleans wastewater discharged from homes and businesses. Under this potential new recycled water program, Metropolitan would purify treated wastewater through various advanced processes to produce a safe, high-quality water source that could help replenish groundwater basins in Los Angeles and Orange counties. "This is an exciting new chapter for Metropolitan," board Chairman Randy Record said. "We have long supported recycled water projects on a smaller scale, but this is the first time we've embarked on a region-wide project with the potential to become the nation's largest water recycling plant." Grace Hyde, chief engineer and general manager of the Sanitation Districts, noted the districts' have long supplemented local water supplies with recycled water produced by its inland water reclamation plants. "Now, we're thrilled about the possibility of cost-effectively recycling the water at our last untapped source, which would let us play a bigger role in helping the region's communities reliably meet their future water needs," Hyde said. 4 The endeavor marks Metropolitan's latest large-scale investment to diversify the region's water supplies and meet the challenges presented by climate change, ecological demands and Southern California's growing economy. In recent years the agency has invested about half a billion dollars in conservation and local water projects, while at the same time working to improve the reliability of imported water supplies from the Colorado River and Northern California, through projects such as California WaterFix. "We are seizing the best, most cost-effective, most efficient opportunities to develop and shore-up each of our supplies. Like turf removal and California WaterFix, this recycled water plant is another one of those opportunities," Record said. "Recycled water will provide us a reliable, drought-proof, climate-resilient, local supply." The 500,000-gallon-per-day, $17 million demonstration facility will take about a year to build and then operate for at least a year to produce data for a potential full-scale plant. While the facility's treatment processes are proven, Metropolitan also will test the innovative use of membrane bioreactors to significantly increase efficiency in water recycling. The demonstration plant will help refine the treatment process and assist in securing regulatory approval for a full-scale plant. "We all know the technology exists to recycle water in a safe reliable way. We've seen water agencies, including the Sanitation Districts, do it for years," Metropolitan General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said. "But we also know that all technology can be improved upon, which we hope the demonstration plant will achieve." Under a full-scale program, the purified water would be pumped from Carson through a new pipeline network to four groundwater basins in Los Angeles and Orange counties, allowing for additional percolation into the ground and aquifer storage. Those basins, which provide water for 7.2 million people, are currently recharged with imported water, rain and, in some cases, recycled water. The full-scale program, as envisioned, would produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day, enough water to serve more than 335,000 homes. The facility would cost about $2.7 billion to build and $129 million to operate annually, resulting in water costs of about $1,600 an acre-foot—comparable to other new local supplies. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Sanitation Districts are a regional agency consisting of 24 independent agencies serving over 5.6 million people in 78 cities and unincorporated territory within Los Angeles County. The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater. 5 KSBY September 18, 2017 KSBY& Would you drink recycled wastewater? Dave Hovde did. Posted: Sep 18, 2017 7AS PM PDT EDT By Matt Van Slyke There are a lot of places to find drinking water, so wastewater might not be your first choice, but new treatments make it drinkable. KSBY Meteorologist Dave Hovde talks with representatives from the Orange County water and sanitation districts at the 2017 National Weather Association conference in Anaheim. They told him about their efforts and let him try their product. Rebecca Long with the sanitation district admitted there is a "yuck factor" to contend with, "But really, we have the same water we've had since dinosaurs roamed the earth. We do the same processes that nature does, wejust speed it up. It's a great process." "it tastes like water because it is water, " said Long. 6 Houston Chronicle August 8, 2017 NOUSTOWNRONICLE San Diego gets OK to continue running wastewater plant August 8,2017 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal and state regulators will allow San Diego to avoid upgrading its outdated wastewater treatment plant as long as the city continues to pursue a $3 billion water recycling program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board on Monday approved the city's permit application to operate the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant for another five years despite it being the only facility of its kind not to meet federal standards. The permit waiver is part of a longstanding deal between city officials, regulators and members of the environmental community aimed at freeing up money to pay for a water recycling program called Pure Water San Diego. "This is huge for San Diego because we'll be able to avoid unnecessary and expensive upgrades at the Point Loma plant and can instead invest those dollars to create an independent, drought-proof water supply for our residents," Mayor Kevin Faulconer said in a statement reported the Union-Tribune newspaper. Independent scientific studies have shown that while discharges into the Pacific Ocean from the wastewater plant do not always meet secondary treatment 7 standards, releases have little to no impact on the surrounding marine environment. The city has been repeatedly granted the EPA waiver since 1995, allowing the local government to forego a roughly $2 billion overhaul of the site. In July, Pure Water got another major boost when the U.S. government announced the city was chosen for a low-interest loan program expected to bring in about $492 million to jump start the program, according to the newspaper. The Pure Water project is scheduled to break ground in 2oi8 and generate a third of San Diego's drinking water by 2035• 8 Twitter Posts September 2017 Twitter Posts for September 2017 Tweeted 18 times and Retweeted 2 times 60C Sewers @OCSewers 7h7 hours ago More OCSD's Steering Committee is scheduled for Wed, September 27 @ 5 p.m., in #FV.To view the agenda, visit:_ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocum. ... OC Sewers @OCSewers 7h7 hours ago More OCSD's Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wed, September 27 @ 6 p.m., in#FV.To view the agenda,visit: . ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocum._... eOC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 25 More Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Make sure you are prepared for an emergency. ready.gov/kit NEENEff OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 25 More On Thursday and Friday, Anaheim residents came out to learn about Phase B of the Newhope project on St. College.._ocsd.com/StateCo I I ege 9 OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 22 More Ha Fall Ya'II. Brin on the cooler weather, snu lin u b afire and eve hin um kin! #Fall t t t r r OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 21 More OC Sewers Retweeted Orange County Water Can't wait to hear Sand s eak! TEDX Bakersfield Orange County Water @OCWDWaterNews Prepping for the big #TEDX presentation! So it used to be wastewater#GetOverlt.#waterreuse @OCSewers 10 OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 20 More OC Sewers Retweeted SAWPA Congratulations to Richard Haller on being named General Manager of SAWPA. OC Sewers added, SAWPA @SAWPA_OWOW The SAWPA Commission announced the appointment of Richard E. Haller as General Manager today. OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 20 More OCSD is presenting at @OC_Biz_Council Workforce Development Committee today on OCSD's current and future workforce efforts. 11 OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 19 More OC Sewers Retweeted CSUF Career Center Thank ou for havin us come and s eak about the Oran a Coun Sanitation District. CSUF Career Center @CSUFcareer That's a wrap! Special thanks you to guest speakers from @ocwaste @OCSewers @City_of_Anaheim @OCGovCA @CityGardenGrove @OCpublicworks 60C Sewers @OCSewers Sep 19 More It's National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our IT pros who we rely on to keep our technology running smoothly.-ocsd.com 12 OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 18 More Ever wonder what to do w/your left over FOG after cooking? DO NOT pour FOG down the sink or garbage dis osal! # ollution reventionmonth OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 18 More Thank you National Weather Associate#NWAS17 for a great event yesterday and helping us celebrate #GWRS with @OCWDWaterNews. 13 e� OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 18 More "Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths." - Drew Barrymore#MotivationMonday 150C Sewers @OCSewers Sep 13 More OC Sewers Retweeted Orange County Water Congratulations to Jeff Mosher for being selected at 2017 @WateReuseAssoci Person of the Year! OC Sewers added, Orange County Water @OCWDWaterNews Jeff Mosher selected as 2017 @WateReuseAssoci Person of the Year. Congrats @JeffatWERF! _ocwd.com/media/5898/mos.__..._twitter.com/WERFResearch/s _.. 14 OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 11 More The Oran a County Sanitation District remembers Sei2tember 11th on its 16th anniversaDL. E- thn � f •4_ • r 11 Water \IiC►loh. CWEA Water Assoc @CWEAMembers Sep 8 More CWEA Water Assoc Retweeted Audrey Dussutour Life is beautiful!We see these lil guys in wastewater, the workhorses of Areatment. Hmmm wonder what tardigrade looks like all lit up CWEA Water Assoc added, 15 � � � - ♦' �,,._��' yam,' ��• F y. Kiliates in polarized light it's like#Christmas in a petri dish it *protozoa#unicellular eOC Sewen @OCSewers More Today,we're sharing photos of OCSID - • •. ,�� •f�6� ru � } 39MA �1 3CMA3@ CMA Sep 6 More Looking forward to kicking things off this morning! #3CMAAnnual OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 6 More Thank you #SiliconValleyCleanWater for coming and taking a tour of our facility last week! We hope you en ed learnin about OCSD i i OC Sewers @OCSewers Sep 5 More Starting today, Regional sewer construction in @newportbeachgov will begin on Newport Blvd. between PCH & Hospital _Rd.www.ocsd.com/newport 18 Facebook Posts September 2017 Facebook Posts for September 2017 Posted 28 times and Shared two times 6 Oranne County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell 22 his OCSD's Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27 @ 6 p.m.,in#FountainValley. To view the agenda,visit: httos://www.ocsd.corn/Home/ShowDocument?id=20915 www.ocsd.com OCSD.COM 4D Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell Yesterday at 12:00pm OCSD's Steering Committee is scheduled for Wednesday,September 27 @ 5 p.m.,in#FountainValley.To view the agenda,visit:httos://www.ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=20911 www.ocsd.com OCSD.COM Oranee fory Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell-Yesterday at 9:00am "A man can be as great as he wants to be.If you believe in yourself and have the courage,the determination,the dedication,the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile,it can be done."-Vince Lombardi#MotivationMonday 40 Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Jennifer Cabral September 23 at 10'42am 19 Thank you Anaheim residents for coming out Thursday night and this morning to learn about Phase B of the Newhope project on State College,planned for 2018.#community#infastructure#protectingpublichealthandtheenvironment www.ocsd.com/StateColleae Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 23 at 9:00am Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month?Make sure you are prepared for an emergency. A I a kit today.Visit www r a ov/kit to learn more. �rednessMonth Build A Kit I Ready.a Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below.Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find,and any one of them could save your life.Headed to the store?Download a printable version to take with you.Once you... READY.GOV Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell-September 22 at 9.00am Happy Fall Ya'll.Bring on the cooler weather,snuggling up by a fire and everything pumpkin! #Fall (0 Orange County Sanitation District shared Orange County Water District's photo. Published by Kelly Newell September 21 at I I:06am 20 OC Water District preparing to give a talk on GWRS water! TMOVA Bum.fti Oranee County Water DistrictLike Page September 21 at 9.20am Prepping for the big#TEDX presentation!So it used to be wastewater#GetOverlt.#waterreuse OC Sewers 1 . Oran¢e County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell - September 21 at 9'.00am Did you know that flushing prescribed or over-the-counter medications down the toilet harms the environment? Harmful chemicals and hormones found in medications pollute the wastewater supply.Wastewater is treated and recycled,so we want to keep our wastewater as chemical-free as possible. The best way to dispose of medications is to take them to a household hazardous waste collection center/event.Visit www.oclandfills.com to learn more about the local waste centers.#pollutionprevenfionmonth Orange County, California - OC Waste & Recycling Santa And,Calif.(August 22,2017)-OC Waste&Recycling has received two prestigious national awards from the Solid Waste Association of North America(SWANA),the leading waste industry association. OCLANDFILLS COM Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 20 at 9:1 Oam This morning,OCSD is presenting at Orange County Business Council's Workforce Development Committee on OCSD's current and future workforce efforts. Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 20 at 9:00am 21 Did you know that the only things we should flush down the toilet are the 3 P's???!!! The 3 P's are Pee,Poop and Paper(toilet paper that is). The cleaner the wastewater is coming to us,the cleaner it will be going out of our treatment facility. So,make sure you tell yew friends and family about the 3 P's!I ttpollutionpreventionmonth 6 Oranee Coun[v Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 19 at 3:16pm OCSD and kOCWD were recently interviewed by KSBY at the National Weather Association Conference. KSBY Meteorologist Dave Hovde even tried#GWRS water! Watch and find out what he thought of it: Would you drink wastewater? Dave Hovde did. There are a lot of places to find drinking water,so wastewater might not be your first choice,but new treatments make it drinkable. KSBY.COM Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 19 at 12:00pm Have you ever stopped and wondered where the water goes after you wash your car,or if you over watered your lawn?This untreated water flows into storm drains eventually making its way to the ocean.The flow can be filled with pathogens(disease causing organisms),frames,pesticides and other materials that can contaminate beaches and 22 lead to beach postings and beach closures.Did you know,OCSD captures about 1.5 million gallons of this water every day when it's not raining and diverts it from the storm drains into our treatment facility.#pollutionpreventionmonth#keepingourbeachesclean Oranee Countv Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 19 at9o0am Today is National IT Professi 1 D v19 This is the day to honor and thank the IT pros who we rely on to keep our us,and learn more about the OCSD IT pros by visiting www.ocsd.com! Oranee County Sanitation District I Home Welcome to our site,I invite you to take a few minutes to watch our video and learn a little more about our resource recovery finiiry- Iames D.Herberg CLICK HERE! 6 Oranee Countv Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 18 at 12:00pm Ever wonder what to do with your left over fats,oils and grease(FOG)after cooking?DO NOT pour FOG down the sink or garbage disposal! FOG sticks to the interior surface of the sewer pipes,hardens over time and eventually may cause sewage to backup and lead to a sewage spill in your home or on our streets.The best way to get rid of FOG is to let it cool and harden,mix it with other absorbent materials like coffee grounds,place it in a bag or metal container and then throw it in the trash.#pollutionpreventionmonth 23 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September ]gat 9.00am "Life is very interesting. In the end,some o£your greatest pains become your greatest strengths."-Drew Barsymore#MotivationMonday 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long-September 17 at 229pm Thank you National Weather Associate#N WAS 17 for a great event today and helping us celebrate#GWRS with the Orange County Water District 24 1 . Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell - September 15 at 9 OOam Did you know that you can be the environment's super hero?Just remember that the toilet is not a trashcan! Things like paper towels,flushable wipes,medications,and hair can clog our pipes and yours too.You can help us protect the wastewater flow and the environment by keeping it as clean as possible before it gets sent for water recycling or released to the ocean. #pollutionpreventionmonth#what2flush © 0e IdOe tl ma l t ahn .I y P s-1 pee,poop and paper. Oranee County Sanitation District shared Water Environment&Reuse Foundation's Post. Published by Kelly Newell September 14 at 11:12am Congratulations to Jeff Mosher for being selected at 2017 WateReuse Association Person of the Year! No Water En irowneut&Reuse Foundafion added 4 new,Photo Like Page September 13 at 12:51pm Congratulations to WE&RF Chief Research Officer Jeff Mosher on being selected as WateReuse Person ofthe Year and all other WateReuse Association Award winners! 25 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Jennifer Cabral September 13 at 8:42pm Thank you Tustin Realtors for allowing OCSD to present at your meeting today. Interested in a speaker?Let us know. We love sharing how we protect public health and the environment. 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 13 at9:46am- London is dealing with a massive fatberg of wet wipes,grease and other items in their sewer system.This is why OCSD's 4What2Flush campaign is so important.Remember we only want 3 things flushed down the toilet...Pee, Poop and Paper(toilet paper that is)! httos://www.theguudim.cotn/.../total-monster-concrete-fatber... 'Total monster': fatber,e blocks London sewagewstem Thames Water must break up congealed mass of fat,wet wipes and nappies to prevent raw sewage flooding streets 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 11 at 12:OOpm "Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness."- Susan Gale#MotivationMonday Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 11 at 8 OOam The Orange County Sanitation District remembers September I Ith on its 16th anniversary. 26 Oranee County Sanitation District added 2 new Photos. Published by Tanya Chong September 9 at 11 35am It's a beautiful day in Newport Beach at the Newport Beach Eco Expo.Stop by the OCSD booth! We're here until 3 pm. Orange County Sanitation 3' Oranee lety Sanitation District added 2 new Photos. Published by Kelly Newell - September 8 at 9:OOam Today,we're sharing photos of OCSD employees hard at work for a fun,Friday Facebook feature called kOCSDatWork. Here are OCSD Maintenance Worker Ryan Myers and Temp Worker Joe Salcedo working on our active Sludge Digesters C and L Sight Glass Windows at Plant No.2.Both are using a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus due to the hazardous atmosphere(High Lower Explosive Limit,Low Oxygen Level,and High Hydrogen Sulfide)that is escaping. • z + See More 27 I� ! r _ — Oranee County Sanitation District added 2 new Photos. Published by Kelly Newell September 6 at 12:00pm Thank you Silicon Valley Clean Water for coming and taking a tour of our facility last week! We hope you enjoyed harming about OCSD! 1w Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Tanya Chun e-September 5 at 8:30am- CONSTRUCTION ALERT:City of Newport Beach-Regional sewer construction to begin today starting at Newport Blvd.between PCH and Hospital Rd.This is for the Newport Blvd.District 6 Sewer Project,replacing a regional sewer pipeline over 60-vears old with a larger sewer pipeline to increase the flow capacity and reduce the risk of ®— esd.com/newta and stay in the know. _a p 1� 1 Newport Blvd District 6 Trunk Sewer I Orange County Sanitation District 28 Starting September 5,crews will begin construction at northbound Newport Boulevard,north of Pacific Coast Highway and head towards Hospital Road.Lane... OCSD.COM Oranee County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 4 at 9:00am "He who believes is strong;he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions." -Louisa May Alcoa#MotivationMonday Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 1 at 9:00 m Just a reminder that OCSD Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day! „ t r � 29 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 CARS California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CIP Capital Improvement Program 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 US Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease gpd gallons per day GWRS Groundwater Replenishment System ICS Incident Command System IERP Integrated Emergency Response 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 & Maintenance OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCWD Orange County Water District OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCSA Professional Consultant/Construction Services Agreement PDSA Professional Design Services Agreement POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm parts per million PSA Professional Services Agreement RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAW PA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SRF Clean Water State Revolving Fund SSMP Sewer System 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 W ERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act W RDA Water Resources Development Act 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 known 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. Biogas—A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used as a fuel. 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 farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 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. Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (DIT) — The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample. Greenhouse Gases (GHG) — 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 System (GWRS) — 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 per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels Of Service (LOS) — Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) — A N-nitrosamine 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 and Water Environment Federation, with advisory support from the US Environmental Protection Agency. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation 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. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) —A municipal wastewater treatment plant. Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI) Line —A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day 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 runoff. 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. 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. The Orange County Sanitation District's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.