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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2015 Legislative & Public Affairs Meeting Agenda Orange County Sanitation District r + ""'r+,, Monday, October 12, 2015 Regular Meeting of the '` 3:30 P.M. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Administration Building AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Conference Room A& B 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA (714) 593-7433 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker's Form (located at the table at the back of the room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak.. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman and are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Board of Directors, after one motion, without discussion.Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1.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 14, 2015. INFORMATION ITEMS: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) 3. INSIDE THE OUTDOORS REPORT (Jennifer Cabral) lW12115 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 1 of 3 4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Rebecca Long) NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: 5. LETTERS OF SUPPORT (Rebecca Long) Approve the following letters of support: A. Support for Ongoing Drought Assistance B. The California Emergency Drought Relief Act 2015 Senate Bill (S.1894) C. Clean Water Citizen Suit Act (HR 3353) 6. AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO CASA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Bob Ghirelli) RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-XX, entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving an annual contribution in the amount of $5,000 to the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Education Foundation beginning in FY 2015-2016." OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. 1011W15 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 2 of 3 Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Agenda Postina: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.cem, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Kelly A.Lore Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 Klore(&,ocsd.com For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbemfiDocsd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelliOmsd.com Principal Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral (714)593-7588 icabral2Docsd.com Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long (714)593-7444 rlona(Mocsd.com 10112Z15 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 3 of 3 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday September 14, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Chair Nielsen on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 8:06 a.m., in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Kiley led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: John Nielsen, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager Greg Sebourn, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Tom Beamish, Director Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Robert Kiley, Director Support Services Lucille Kring, Director Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering John Withers, Director Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Tyler Diep, Director Administrative Services Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Jim Colston Norbert Gaia Al Garcia Rebecca Long Kelly Newell OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via Teleconference) Chris Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Casey Elliott, Townsend Public Affairs Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs 09/14/2015 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: General Manager, Jim Herberg, did not provide a report. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on July 13, 2015. AYES: Beamish, Kiley, Kring, Nielsen, Sebourn and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Diep INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Public Affairs Update Principal Public Affairs Specialist, Jennifer Cabral updated the committee on current joint media strategies with OCWD, including updated GWRS information. She also stated that all future presentations of the GWRS will be provided with equal representation between the agencies. Ms. Cabral also stated that high ranking officials from the Singapore Public Utility Board recently received a presentation. Ms. Cabral also informed the committee of the following: NBC Today Show interviewed Ed Torres regarding flushable wipes; KNX radio interview and LA Times publication regarding unintentional consequences of the drought; three awards received for the OCSD annual report and the 60"n anniversary video; tour program statistics; recently attended community outreach events including: Westminster Safety Day and the Anaheim Eco challenge, and upcoming events including: SARBS coastal cleanup day on Sept. 19, Newport Beach Green Fair Expo, and Huntington Beach Green Expo on Sept. 26. Ms. Cabral stated that the second phase of the Newport Force Main Rehabilitation Project began this past week and in preparation OCSD hosted three community meetings with approximately 50 attendees, and Director of 09/14/2015 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of Engineering, Rob Thompson presented project information to the City Council at a recently Planning Session. Finally, Ms. Cabral noted that OCSD had received an email from Marc, Marcantonio, General Manager of Yorba Linda Water District, who had recently taken an ocean monitoring tour on the Nerissa and commended our professional staff for the excellent tour. Director's tour dates are still available for October 3ra loth and 171h if anyone is interested. 3. Legislative Updates Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Rebecca Long announced the following dates: ACCOC Energy and Environment Committee Meeting will be held at OCSD on November 161h from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. with lunch provided; and the State of the District which will be held on October 16, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. to be held at OCSD. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, reported that Congress had returned to session on September 8, and will likely continue through December to find budget resolution. Mr. Sapirstein reported on Senator Feinstein's attempt to add an additional 53 million in funding to the Bureau of Reclamation budget to deal with emergency spending and competitive grants program. Mr. Sapirstein also informed the committee of the status of S.1894 California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, which is currently pending in the Energy Committee. The bill would reform Title XVI, by providing additional funding over several years. Mr. Sapirstein requested that the district write a letter of support to Senator Feinstein. Mr. Sapirstein also reported on the possible budget cuts to the Clean Water Act State Revolving Loan Fund Program and H.R. 3533, the citizen suits under the Clean Water Act, which he recommended OCSD send a letter of support to the sponsor and to the delegation at large. Staff answered questions regarding the possible retraction of pending legislation due to extreme wet weather; FEMA; El Nino vulnerabilities; preparedness training and pre-disaster efforts. Ms. Long announced that she is working with Senator Janet Nguyen's office to provide a tour. Chair Nielsen received consensus from the Committee and asked Ms. Long to prepare the two letters of support requested by Mr. Sapirstein. 09/14/2015 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3 of 5 Christopher Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs introduced Casey Elliott, Cori Williams, and Eric O'Donnell from his legislative team. He also announced that he had recently hired Sharon Gonsalves,who previouslywas the Legislative Director for Diane Harkey and most recently was the Legislative Director for Senator Anthony Cannella. Casey Elliott, Townsend Public Affairs, provided a state capital update including: legislature adjournment on Sept. 11; leadership changes in 3 of 4 caucuses including: Senate Republican Caucus voted in Senator Jean Fuller as its new minority leader; Assembly Member Chad Maze will be next Republican minority leader, and Assembly Democratic Anthony Rendon has been chosen to be next speaker, with final vote in January; various outstanding issues at the end of session including: transportation, health care, budget items on cap and trade and the status of SB 350. Mr. Elliott provided an amended OCSD Priority Legislation handout to the Committee and reviewed the listed bills that were either signed by or are in front of the Governor to sign. Discussion ensued regarding recently introduced SB 163 (Hertzberg) Wastewater treatment: recycled water. Ms. Cabral announced that Environmental Compliance-Regulatory Affairs Manager, Jim Colston is the federal CASA Committee member and stated that CASA has been asked to provide a presentation to the committee regarding their legislative platform as it aligns with our agency. Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs, provided an informative update on Proposition 1 Water Recycling Program funding, coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board and applicable future projects. Chair Nielsen requested that rather than have CASA make a presentation to the Committee, that staff provide written information at the next meeting. Ms. Long stated that a legislative matrix with associated agencies will be completed by next month. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. 09/14/2015 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 4 of 5 ADJOURNMENT: Chair Nielsen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting, October 12, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore Clerk of the Board 09/14/2015 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 5 of 5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 10/12/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number 2 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION September 2015 Activity # # of Guests OCSD/OCWDTours 5 104 OCSD Tours 4 85 Speaking Engagements 2 —100 Events 3 —325 BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A 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: • Outreach Calendar • Media Clips Page 1 RETURN TO AGENDA Zs sn OCSD Outreach Report - 9/3 012 01 5 Date Time Or anization/ Location Purpose Attendee Contact 09/02/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom WestCoast University Nursing Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1. 09/08/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 09/11/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom WestCoast University Nursing Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1. 09/16/2015- 830- 1030 Speaking The Grand CMAA VIP Breakfast featuring Rob Thompson Speaker Cheryl Scott Engagement Conference sanitation districts. Center, Long Beach 09/17/2015- 930- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom Chinese Delegation to tour P1. Morris Ying Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 6 guests. 09/19/2015- 1000- 1500 Newport Beach Newport Beach OCSD to host information Jennifer Cabral and Tanya Cheryl Scott Eco Expo Civic Center booth at the Newport Beach Chong Booth Hosts Green Expo 09/19/2015- 900- 1300 SARBS Coastal Crystal Cove State OCSD to participate at the Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Clean Up Beach annual SARBS Beach Clean up 09/21/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom OCHCA Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 15 guests. 09/22/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour A& B Fullerton HS students to tour Dickie Fernandez Tour Cheryl Scott P1. Approx. 25 guests. Guide 9/30/2015 10:50:44 AM OCSD Outreach Report - 9/3 012 01 5 Date Time Or anization/ Location Purpose Attendee Contact 09/23/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing to lour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 15 guests. 09/23/2015- 830- 1030 OC Public Works Silverado Rob Thompson to speak at the Rob Thompson Speaker Cheryl Scott Workshop Operations Center Winter Weather Workshop. 09/25/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Vanguard University Nursing to Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1. Approx. 26 guests. 09/26/2015- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom Rancho Santiago Community Shabbir Basra! Tour Guide Cheryl Scott College to tour Pi. Approx. 20 guests 09/26/2015- 1030- 1500 Huntington Beach HB Civic Center OCSD vrill host a booth at the Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Green Expo 2015 2015 HB Green Fair. 09/29/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom New Employee/Open to the Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott public Tour. Approx. 20 guests. 09/30/2015- 800-930 Plant Tour Boardroom Fullerton College to tour P1. Sharon Yin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 25 guests. 10/01/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 10/02/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF To tour P1. Approx. 25 Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 9/30/2015 10:50:44 AM RETURN TO AGENDA Zs sn OCSD Outreach Report - 9/3 012 01 5 Date Time Or anization/ Location Purpose Attendee Contact 10/06/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom La Habra High School Dickie Fernandez Tour Cheryl Scott Students to tour P1. Approx. Guide 25 guests. 10/06/2015- 1000- 1130 Plant Tour GM Conf. Room TPA to tour P1. Approx. 2 Rebecca Long Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 10/07/2015- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 26 guests. 10/08/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing Tour. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide 10/09/2015- 1300- 1430 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB to tour Pi.Approx. 25 Mike Zedek Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 10/10/2015- 1000- 1600 Placentia Tri-City Park, OCSD to host information Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott Heritage Festival Placentia booth. 10/14/2015- 1245- 1345 Speaking Santa Ana College Santa Ana College STEM Jeff Armstrong Speaker Cheryl Scott Engagement program speaking engagement. 10/14/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Adult Transition Program Leyla Perez Tour Guide Cheryl Scott group to tour P1. Approx. 21 guests. 10/15/2015- 1900-800 Speaking Newport Beach ExplorOcean in NB Speaking Jeff Armstrong Speaker Cheryl Scott Engagement City Hall Engagement. 9/30/2015 10:50:44 AM OCSD Outreach Report - 9/3 012 01 5 Date Time Organization/ Location Purpose Attendee Contact 10/16/2015- 800- 1100 State of the Boardroom State of the District Event 8:00 EMT Tour Guides Cheryl Scott District Event and - 10:00 am and Plant Tour Plant Tour 10:00- 11:00 am 10/19/2015- 1000- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom PUB to tour P1. Approx. 3 Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 10/23/2015- 900- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom San Bernardino Valley College Lisa Rothbart Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1. Approx. 30 guests 10/24/2015- 800- 1100 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF to tour P1. Approx. 22 Mark Esquer Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 10/25/2015- 900- 1600 Wings, Wheels Los Alamitos Army OCSD to host Information Various OCSD volunteers Cheryl Scott and Rotors Expo Airfield Booth 10/26/2015- 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSULB Nursing to tour P1. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Approx. 13 guests 10/28/2015- 1000- 1100 Plant Tour Admin. Building Senator Nguyen to tour P1. Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 10/28/2015- 1245- 1415 Plant Tours Boardroom Fullerton College to tour P1. Ingrid Hellebrand Tour Cheryl Scott Approx. 25 guests. Guide 10/29/2015- 1415- 1530 Speaking San Diego, CA Industrial Environmental Jeff Armstrong Speaker Cheryl Scott Engagement Assoc. Conference speaking engagement on Emerging Contaminants. 10/30/2015- 1300- 1430 Plant Tour Boardroom UCI to tour P1. Approx. 20 Sharon Yin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 9/30/2015 10:50:44 AM RETURN TO AGENDA Monthly News Clippings G�JNzvV S A N I TgT�Oy = 9 Q 2 c� o � FCTi� �E ENv`��� September 2015 OCSD Public Affairs Office Table of Contents CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................PAGE t September 4, 2015 Prepare for more Mariner's Mile Construction By: Sara Hall Newport Beach Independent GW RS...................................................................................PAGE 5 September 4, 2015 Purified wastewater triggers release of arsenic within aquifer, study finds By: Monte Morin LA Times September 21, 2015 As drought drags on, local water wholesaler considers building recycling plant By: Aaron Orlowski OC Register September 22, 2015 Metropolitan Water District aims to build plant to recycle sewage into drinking water By: Matt Stevens and Monte Morin LA Times September 22, 2015 California seeks to build one of world's largest recycled water programs By: Matt Stevens LA Times TWITTER POSTINGS................................................... ..............PAGE 19 FACEBOOK POSTINGS................................................... ..........PAGE 27 RETURN TO AGENDA September 4, 2015 Newport Beach Independent Newport each NEWPORT BEACH INIEPENDENTONLINE Posted On 04 Sep 2015 By: Sara Hall Prepare for More Mariner's Mile Construction Summer is ending soon, which means the Mariner's Mile sewer pipe construction project is ready to resume on Coast Highway. A presentation by the Orange County Sanitation District at Cliff Park community center last weekend provided details on Phase 2 of the Mariner's Mile project, which is scheduled to begin this month and finish in May. "It looks like a slam dunk compared to Phase 1," said local resident Lloyd Dalton, one of several residents that attended the presentation. Overall, Phase 1 went well, said Dalton, who often walks along Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Oasis Senior Center in Corona del Mar. There were a few glitches, he noted, but overall it wasn't too bad, although businesses were definitely affected. Phase 2 seems to be a good plan, he said. The work has to be done, so the potential impact can't be avoided, Dalton noted. There are several projects currently underway in Newport Beach or slated to start during the next several years, said OCSD Senior Staff Analyst Tanya Chong. To mitigate the impact of the various NB projects, OCSD developed a program to look at all the projects as a whole rather than individually, Chong explained, "so we can understand the impact that all of these project have at any given time." 1 The Newport force main rehabilitation project is rehabilitating approximately 28,000 feet of 20 to 36-inch diameter sewer pipe along PCH between the OCSD Bitter Point Pump Station just west of Superior Avenue to Dover Drive. The project also involves the city of Newport Beach and Caltrans, since it runs along Coast Highway. "A lot of coordination going on between the different agencies on this project," Chong said. They hope to learn from Phase 1 work and apply to Phase 2, Chong said. It's a flexible plan and they are working with both the city and Caltrans to determine the best methods to minimize the impact. Project Manager Don Cutler briefly went over the work done in Phase 1, which was completed in May. • MARL MER MILE f+•�i �cw�w That portion of the project included some complicated elements, including cured-in-place pipe work, which places a flexible liner in the existing pipeline, the liner is inflated to fit snugly within the pipe and then hot water is pumped in to cure the liner and make it rigid. A tower to feed the flexible liner into the pipe and a trailer mounted boiler system to heat and pump the hot water will both be built for the CIPP process. They also used micro-tunneling, jack and bore, and open trench work, he added. For Phase 2, they will predominantly use the cured-in-place pipe work, which will stretch from the Bitter Point station near Superior Avenue to just past Newport Boulevard, on the north side of PCH. There will also be two short areas of open trench work, he added, one near Newport Boulevard and the other east of Dover Drive. Also in Phase 2, a portion of the existing pipeline will be abandoned and filled with concrete. 2 RETURN TO AGENDA Caltrans requires the abandoned pipes be filled, Cutler said. "It is very important to go back in and fill those lines," he noted. If there is a leak or for some reason a pipe opens up, soil can get inside and create a void underneath the road, which could create a sinkhole, he explained. The abandonment will happen on pipes on both sides between Newport Boulevard and Dover Drive. Both the CIPP and abandonment work needs to go in directly on top of the pipe, Cutler explained, which limits how the construction work and equipment is placed. "We don't have a lot of flexibility on where we excavate," Cutler said. Most of the CIPP work will be west of Newport Boulevard, he explained. From that work, residents should expect construction noise and equipment, reduced lanes of travel during work hours, weekend work, and a styrene odor during the curing process. "While it is an impact, it is a temporary impact," Cutler said. "There is no way we can get this done with no impact whatsoever," Chong said. "We wish we could promise you that in every particular area that we're doing construction that the hours are going to be from 'this to this' and there won't be any other negative impacts other than one lane closure (but that's impossible)." There can be a variety of unexpected hurdles during construction, Chong added. "There are a lot of unforeseen conditions that can happen during construction and we're going to do our best to communicate that out to (the public)," she said. OCSD crews will try their best to minimize the impact, she added, but she doesn't want to gloss over the negative impacts the project will create. "We want to make sure that the public understands that we are trying to do what we can, but with construction (variables)we want to make sure that they are fully aware that there will be impacts," Chong said. "We don't want to sugar coat anything." Their goal is to maintain two lanes of traffic, Cutler said. "It's your goal, but can you physically do that?" one resident in attendance asked. After some back and forth, Cutler said that with the CIPP work there are less obstructions that would force work crews to reduce the number of lanes of traffic, but for the abandonment work, there are cases where there might be more of an impact and they may not be able to maintain two lanes of traffic. 3 "I can't guarantee (two lanes)," Cutler said. "There are going to be some locations where we really need to work together and sometimes it is going to be temporary impact," Chong added. On top of the traffic concerns, they also have to consider the impact on the local residents and businesses, she noted. Both emphasized the dedicated construction hotline that people can call for specific information on the Mariner's Mile project. Although there will be an impact on traffic, residents and businesses, this is work that needs to be done, both emphasized. At over 50-years-old, the pipes are nearing the end of their useful life, Chong noted. The district was prompted to replace the pipes after viewing and considering the condition of the current mains, Cutler said. "They've seen several years of service," and are in poor condition, Cutler said. Most people don't think about their sewer lines until they have a leak, she said, but that's the opposite of what OCSD is trying to do. "If we were to use that same philosophy at the Sanitation District and just wait until a problem comes up, wait until there is a blockage or a leak in a pipe, that would be very irresponsible," she said. She gave an example from 1989, when a sewer pipe broke near the Balboa Bay Club. "There was sewage that flowed onto the street and had to be diverted into the Newport Harbor," Chong said. Approximately six million gallons of untreated sewage was lost, she added. "This is what we're trying to prevent." Chong said. "We don't want this happening to our city, we don't want this polluting our waters." For more information, call the construction hotline at (714) 679-2088, email constructionhotline@ocsd.com or visit ocsewers.com/NBProgram or newportbeachca.gov/trending/projects-issues/mariners-mile-sewer-construction-project-ocsd. 4 RETURN TO AGENDA September 4, 2015 LA Times Cos Angeles Mitres Septnan r4,2015 Purified wastewater triggers release of arsenic within aquifer, study finds 0 The Orange County Water District has operated a potable reuse and groundwater replenishment system since 2008. Treated wastewater is purified using a mix of microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide. It is then added to a vast underground aquifer. (Carlos Chavez/Los Angeles Times) By MONDE MORIN contact the reporter 5 When it comes to the science of transforming sewage into tap water-or potable reuse- engineers say there's no question the product is clean enough to drink. The trouble is,researchers are now learning that this drinking water may be too clean to store underground without special treatment. A study published this week in the journal Environmental Science& Technology found that when highly purified wastewater was stored in an Orange County aquifer,the water caused arsenic to escape from clay sediments in a way that naturallyinfiltrating water did not. It's a technoloav with the Potential to ease Califomia's colossal thirst and insulate millions from the parched whims of Mother Nature,experts say.f Monte Morin 1 In some instances,researchers said that arsenic concentrations exceeded the drinking water limit of 10 micrograms per liter, although the increases were only temporary and levels eventually returned to normal.None of the affected water entered the public tap system, officials said. The root of the problem, according to researchers at Stanford University and the Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System,was that the purified,recycled water lacked the minerals that native water acquires as it soaks into the earth or flows along rivers. "Basically the water was too pure," said senior author Scott Fendorf, a Stanford geochemist. "It was devoid of everything other than water molecules." The solution,according to the researchers,was to add quicklime or another calcium-rich substance to the purified water before adding it to the aquifer—essentially dirtying it up a bit. Jason Dadakis,the OCWD's director of health and regulatory affairs and a study co-author, said the added calcium appears to be working. "The initial results look positive,"Dadakis said. "We still have more long-term monitoring we want to do." Although scientists have identified several other methods by which arsenic can contaminate groundwater—lack of oxygen can be one of them—Fendorf said this may be the first time highly purified water was identified as a trigger. 6 RETURN TO AGENDA The finding may prove to be a significant factor in future efforts to recycle and store wastewater. Under orders to slash water use amid a historic drought cities and towns across the state saved about 75 billion gallons in July, eclipsing Gov.Jerry Brown's once-daunting order for a 25%reduction. (Mall Stevens 1 As severe drought continues to strain water resources throughout California and the West,planners and officials are increasingly considering potable reuse facilities and aquifer recharge systems as an answer to the crisis. At the same time,however, researchers are becoming increasingly aware of problems that arise when waters of varying chemistries are pumped or filtered underground. Mismatched waters can trigger the release of small solid contaminants that may lead to widespread contamination of an aquifer, they say. "What you're seeing in Orange County is something we have to be very careful of across the globe," Fendorf said. Arsenic is a natural and ubiquitous component of the Earth's crust, according to the World Health Organization, and prolonged exposure can cause skin cancer and other serious health problems. While arsenic has contaminated drinking water everywhere from the United States to East Asia, it wasn't entirely clear why levels were rising and falling in Orange County's recharge system. To find the answer,Fendorf and his colleagues took columns of sediment from beneath the Miraloma Basin, a surface recharge basin in Anaheim, and exposed them to a variety of different water samples: purified recycled water,water that was saturated with minerals or salts, and waters with different pH values. 7 Here's one trend California is behind om rising sea levels. (Matt Hamilton ) What they discovered was that a layer of clay beneath the basin contained naturally occurring arsenic. However,this arsenic was usually held in place by a coating of positively charged calcium and magnesium particles. When natural,mineral-rich water percolated through this clay sediment, the calcium,magnesium and arsenic usually stayed put. Yet when the purified H2O soaked through, calcium and magnesium were more likely to leave the clay and hitch a ride with the water,because the water wasn't already crowded with other minerals. When this happened,the arsenic was set free and essentially"piggybacked"its way into the water, Fendorf said. As the purified water flowed deeper and deeper into the aquifer, it acquired more and more minerals from other sediments. At the same time, its arsenic level declined,Fendorf said. The researchers note that this phenomenon may also play a role in future efforts to establish so-called direct potable reuse facilities.Unlike Orange County's indirect potable reuse facility,which mixes purified recycled water with water from other sources and stores it in an aquifer before using it as drinking water, direct potable reuse systems pump purified recycled water directly in the public water system. Historically, the public has been less open to direct potable reuse projects, which are often called "toilet to tap." Although advocates insist direct potable reuse is safe and efficient,the public has been more accepting of potable reuse if it involves aquifer storage. "This is the benefit of direct potable reuse,"Dadakis said. "You eliminate the potential of environmental degradation. You don't compromise the quality of the water you've worked so hard to put together." 8 RETURN TO AGENDA September 21, 2015 OC Register oxvGE couxTY ,[M MM As drought drags on, local water wholesaler considers building recycling plant Sept,21,2015 Updated 8:38 p.m. BY AARON ORLOWSKI/STAFF WRITER Southern California's water wholesaler is considering building a water recycling plant modeled after Orange County's world-acclaimed facility to replenish groundwater supplies in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Initial plans call for building a recycling plant in Carson that would purify 60,000 acre-feet of treated sewer water from the next-door Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County water treatment plant, then pumping the water to several recharge areas, including one in Orange County, where the water would be put back into the ground. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California staff members presented an outline of the plan to the agency's board Monday. If Metropolitan goes forward with the plan, it would mark the first time the agency partnered with another local agency to produce a new water supply. The water wholesaler's focus is importing water from Northern California and the Colorado River. The proposed facility comes as California grapples with a four-year drought that water managers say even El Nino won't erase this winter. The lack of rain has led to an increasingly dire water situation as supplies from Northern California thin and agencies rely more on groundwater. Metropolitan estimates groundwater production in Southern California has dropped 250,000 acre-feet per year from the drought. "The drought has emphasized the need for us to accelerate our local projects," said Debra Man, Metropolitan's assistant general manager. "It's like not putting all of your eggs in one basket" 9 Orange County Water District,which manages the groundwater basin in north and central O.C., has a recycling facility that treats 103,000 acre-feet of water per year from the Orange County Sanitation District facility next door and pipes it to a spreading basin in Anaheim,where the water seeps into the ground. One of Metropolitan's recharge basins would be in the same area. "We are looking to develop a similar project very much based on the Orange County project,"Man said. OCWD's facility is by far the largest wastewater recycling facility in California. Seven others are permitted statewide, and roughly 20 are in the permitting pipeline, said Randy Bernard,the recycled water unit chief at the state's division of drinking water. At 60,000 acre-feet,Metropolitan's would"be one of the larger ones,"he said. Creating more recycled water would further the agency's goal of a more diverse water portfolio and help deal with drought, climate change and potential disasters, such as an earthquake cutting off water from Northern California. The collaboration has been a long time in the making. Metropolitan did a pilot study with Sanitation Districts between 2010 and 2012 to make sure treated wastewater would meet state drinking water standards. More recently,the two agencies started talks outlining a memorandum of understanding similar to the one between OCWD and the Orange County Sanitation District. In November, Metropolitan staff plan to seek formal authorization to pursue a memorandum of understanding with Sanitation Districts. A demonstration facility in Carson treating 1 million gallons per day would precede any actual project, as would a feasibility study and a more detailed financial plan. Contact the writer: aorlowski@ocregister.com or on Twitter: @aaronorlowski 10 RETURN TO AGENDA September 22, 2015 LA Times to Angel4'£ �iill�Eb Metropolitan Water District aims to build plant to recycle sewage into drinking water ,r AOL Coastal communities in California flush hundreds of billions of gallons of treated sewage into the Pacific Ocean each year. Above, urban runoff water flows into a pond at the Irvine Ranch Water District's San Joaquin Marsh&Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. (Don Bartlett/Los Angeles Times) By MATT STEVENS AND MONTE MORIN 9/22/15 11 For more than 80 years,the Metropolitan Water District has paved the way for Southern California's epic growth by securing water from hundreds of miles away. This week, the mammoth agency said it wants to invest closer to home in what would be one of the world's largest plants to recycle sewage into drinking water. The plan would thrust Los Angeles County to the forefront of a small but growing number of areas embracing "toilet to tap" technology to meet the water needs of their residents. It comes after four years of drought that have sparked questions about the long-term reliability of some water supplies. For the MWD,its expanded involvement in water recycling is also a powerful statement that Southern California cannot count on imported water alone to serve a growing population. JS\C rg The MWD plans to build a vast water recycling network that would purify sewage from the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and store it in underground aquifers for later use as drinking water. Roughly 150 million gallons per day of treated sewage water would be converted to potable use... "This is the new reality of water in California," said Mark Gold, associate vice chancellor for environment and sustainability at UCLA. "If anything,this drought has demonstrated that you'd better have a diversified water portfolio or you're not going to survive very well." Now, 58%of L.A. County's water is imported, while 38%comes from groundwater sources, according to a UCLA study. Only 4%comes from recycling, and high processing costs have until recently limited its appeal to water providers. The agency would partner with Los Angeles County sanitation districts to create the facility. In a committee meeting Monday,MWD staff presented the framework of a plan to purify and reuse as much as 168,000 acre-feet of water a year enough to serve about twice that number of households for a year. Doing so would require the MWD to build a treatment plant and delivery facilities and comply with environmental regulations—a process that could take more than a decade. Officials did not specify a projected cost, but similar endeavors elsewhere have required about$1 billion. They want the board to authorize a$15-million "demonstration project" in Carson as early as 12 RETURN TO AGENDA November. Funding could come from water revenue, state loans and grants, and possibly from a water bond passed by voters last year. Treated and purified sewage water can cost as much as $900 an acre-foot to produce and distribute, compared with$1,400 for imported water. Robert Ferrante, assistant chief engineer at the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, said the proposal would go before his executive board next month. But critics of the plan said Tuesday that the details are too fuzzy to move forward so fast, and that delving into recycled water production may not be MWD's place. "We have no clear-cut information yet about whether the program makes economic sense," said Keith Lewinger, an MWD board member representing the San Diego County Water Authority. "We are not sure why Metropolitan wants to be involved. That's not the business model we've had." Coastal communities in California flush hundreds of billions of gallons of treated sewage into the Pacific Ocean each year. In the last couple of decades,however,water managers have attempted to recycle some of this water for human use. So-called purple pipe systems take sewage that has been filtered and cleansed and use it to irrigate crops,parks and golf courses—but not as drinking water. Potable reuse systems, on the other hand,use a variety of methods to purify water that has already been processed at a sewage treatment facility. The end result of this toilet to tap process is a liquid that is cleaner than most bottled waters and intended for human consumption. As drought places an increasing strain on traditional sources of drinking water,water managers have looked to expand water recycling systems and thereby increase local water supply. (Recycled water has been used to replenish Los Angeles County aquifers for years, but on a smaller scale.) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has directed the Department of Water and Power to reduce by half its purchase of imported drinking water by 2024. He has also called for an "integrated water strategy that increases local water supplies and that improves water security." Officials in Orange County say their Groundwater Replenishment System—which can treat as much as 100 million gallons a day—will eventually be able to purify 130 million gallons a day for reuse. They say it is the largest such system in the world. MWD officials hope that in about a decade, their proposed treatment plant would produce 150 million gallons a day. In recent years,the MWD has paid a subsidy to water providers that clean or recycle some of their local supply. "Met has always been very supportive of water recycling,"MWD Assistant General Manager Debra Man said in an interview. "This takes it to the next level." 13 The MWD and a partnership of two dozen county wastewater agencies known as Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County have been working together on feasibility reports and pilot studies since 2010,according to documents outlining the proposed recycling project. Ferrante,the sanitation districts engineer, said that roughly 40% of the sanitation agency's treated sewage is recycled in one way or another. Increasing that percentage has proven difficult however. "This is a great new source of water for Southern California," Ferrante said. "But you can't put all your eggs in one basket. There's no one answer to sustainability. It's not just desalination,it's not just conservation, it's notjust recycling and it's notjust turf removal. It's a combination of all those things." Officials said they could launch the demonstration at the sanitation districts'Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson about 20 months after the project is approved. The treatment processes would be perfected on 1 million gallons of water a day while officials conduct additional studies and develop a financing plan, according to an MWD memo. Experts have raised concerns about waters of varying chemistries mixing in aquifers. A study published in thejoumal Environmental Science&Technology found that when highly purified wastewater was stored in an Orange County aquifer, the water caused arsenic to escape from clay sediments in a way that water filtered in naturally did not. The solution, according to Stanford University researchers,was to add calcium to the purified water before adding it to the aquifer. Gold said there will be "enormous obstacles" ahead, such as figuring out where to store all the groundwater, who has rights to which aquifers and garnering political support for the project across the MWD board. "But this is so sorely needed," he said, "we have to figure out how to make it work." Matt.ste ena(&Vatimes.com 14 RETURN TO AGENDA September 22, 2015 LA Times Cos ngieles dime California seeks to build one of world's largest recycled water programs 9/22/15 At sunrise,wind pushes the receding water to splash up on the banks at Pine Flat Reservoir in Sanger,Calif. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) By MATT STEVENS The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is in talks with Los Angeles County sanitation districts about developing what could be one of the largest recycled water programs in the world. 15 In a committee meeting Monday, the agency's staff presented the framework of a plan to purify and reuse as much as 168,000 acre-feet of water a year—enough to serve about twice that number of households for a year. Doing so would require MWD to build a treatment plant and delivery facilities and comply with various environmental regulations. Officials say similar projects have cost about$l billion. It would also signal a shift for the region's water titan away from the business of importing water from elsewhere and toward developing local supply. "I'm not afraid of talking about another business model," said Board Chairman Randy Record. "None of us should be." Currently, coastal communities in California flush hundreds of billions of gallons of treated sewage into the Pacific Ocean each year. In the last couple of decades, however,water managers have attempted to recycle some of this water for human use. So-called purple pipe systems take sewage that has been filtered and cleansed and use it to irrigate crops,parks and golf courses. This water,however, is not used as drinking water. Potable reuse systems, on the other band,use a variety of methods to purify water that has already been processed at a sewage treatment facility. The end result of this"toilet to tap"process is a substance that is cleaner than most bottled waters, and is intended for human consumption. Recycled potable water can either be added to municipal water systems directly or indirectly. In an indirect potable reuse system, such as the Orange County Groundwater Replenishment System, purified water is placed in an"environmental buffer," such as an underground aquifer or surface water reservoir. After a period of storage,the water undergoes processing at a traditional drinking water treatment plant and enters the tap system. As drought places increasing strain on traditional sources of drinking water, water managers have looked to expand water recycling systems and thereby increase local water supply. In the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has directed the Department of Water and Power to reduce its purchase of imported potable water by 50%by 2024. He has also called for the creation of an"integrated water strategy that increases local water supplies and that improves water security." Officials in Orange County say their Groundwater Replenishment System--which can treat up to 100 million gallons per day—will eventually be able to purify 130 million gallons a day for reuse. They say it is the largest such system in the world. MWD officials hope that in about a decade, their treatment plant will produce 150 million gallons per day, eclipsing their neighbors to the south. "Met has always been very supportive of water recycling," said MWD Assistant General Manager Debra Man in an interview. "This takes it to the next level." 16 RETURN TO AGENDA MWD and a partnership of two dozen county wastewater purveyors—known as Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County—have been working together on feasibility reports and pilot studies since 2010, according to informational documents on the recycling project. MWD officials said they want the board to authorize a memorandum of understanding between the two groups as early as November. If the board gives its OK,the agencies could launch on a"demonstration project'at the sanitation districts' Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson in about 20 months. There, the treatment processes would be perfected on 1 million gallons of water per day while officials conduct additional studies and develop a financing plan, according to an MWD memo. Man told board members the demonstration phase would cost about$15 million. In an interview, she said it was not clear where the funding would come from, though MWD officials have said it is possible that some of the costs may be covered by a water bond passed by voters last year. Funding was just one of many concerns raised by MWD board members representing the San Diego County Water Authority. In a letter to the board, the San Diego representatives said MWD staff should identify a source of funding other than the existing rates. "We request that a cost of service analysis be conducted to identify which agencies will benefit in order to determine how the costs of this project should be allocated,"the San Diego board members wrote. They also said creating a new recycled water program was "premature"because local and regional water plans are still being updated, and those plans "will provide vital information regarding water supply and demand forecasts" In addition,they noted that"recycled water supply and reuse projects already exist throughout the MWD service area." "We do not understand-- and the Board Memo does not explain--why MWD believes a new recycled water program is necessary,"the San Diego contingent wrote. Experts have also raised concerns about what happens when waters of varying chemistries are mixed in aquifers. A study published recently in the journal Environmental Science &Technology found that when highly purified wastewater was stored in an Orange County aquifer,the water caused arsenic to escape from clay sediments in a way that naturally infiltrating water did not. 17 The solution, according to Stanford University researchers,was to add calcium to the purified water before adding it to the aquifer. The full MWD board is set to hear a presentation on the recycled water supply program at its Tuesday meeting. 18 RETURN TO AGENDA September 2015 OCSD Tweets Twitter Posts for September 2015 Tweeted 23 times,Re-tweeted 5 times eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers 2h2 hours ago OC Sewers Retweeted Black & Veatch Water Thank you for the congrats! OC Sewers added, Black &Veatch Water @BVWater Our hearty congrats to @OC Sewers (WEF Safety Award) and all other winners of #WEFTEC15 award recipients! 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 28 We're currently accepting applications for the position of a Laboratory Assistant. If interested please apply. http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... ... .00 Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 28 19 Our General Manager, Jim Herberg will be presenting this week at @WEFTEC on #GWRS & the "Keys to Successful Water Reuse in Orange County." 0 CWEA Membership @CWEAMembers Sep 28 @OC_Sewers featured on @WEFTEC Hall of Honor as this year's WEF Safety Award Winner C FO 6 OC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 26Huntington Beach Citv ' We're at the HB Green Expo today from 10am-3pm. Come stop by our booth to get your#w2f swag! OC Sewers _�)OC_Sewers Sep 25 20 RETURN TO AGENDA Article in the Associated Press about how #GWRS is a model for places without enough water. http://ow.ly/SGOGI More 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 23 The Orange County Sanitation District Receives Award for its Outstanding Compliance Record. http://www.ocsd.com/Home/Components/News/News/544/52?backlist=%2f ... r �r verdant water Aubrey Strause @VerdantWater Sep 21 "@NACWA By the Numbers" review in my mailbox: #wipes get own page! Thx for strong consistent leadership on the issue! OC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 20 We're doing an annual chemical treatment performance test in the regional sewers starting today. Click to learn more http://bit.ly/l MkLudR More eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 17 21 The Daniel Company came to Plant 2 today in Huntington Beach to do a photo shoot of our Air Scrubbers. eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 17 This saturday, OCSD will be hosting a booth at the NB Green Expo from 10am - 3pm. Hope to see you there! http://bit.ly/1 Hkszh1 More eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 16 Sept. is National Preparedness Month. Disasters can strike at any time. Do you have the necessary items ready? http://www.readyoc.org/ 41 Orange County EOC @OrangeCountyEOC Sep 10 Is your home ready for the El Nino storms? Prepare now, before the stormy season arrives http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/before.shtmi . #NatlPrep IWOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 14 22 RETURN TO AGENDA OCSD receives a 1st Renewal of TsunamiReady & Storm Ready Recognition from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's National Oceanic &Atmospheric Admin. eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 14 Congratulations to Richard Spencer our Human Resources and Risk Manager for receiving his 20 year service award. https://www.facebook.com/OCSewers/posts/1 0153148220637951:0 ... OC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 11 The Orange County Sanitation District remembers September 11 on its 14th anniversary. i eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 10 OCSD receives the Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2015. https://www.facebook.com/OCSewers/posts/101 53139264512951 ... IWOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 9 On Tuesday, CA lawmakers approved a ban on plastic microbeads starting in 2020. http://Iat.ms/1 M9Nrwa 23 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 9 OCSD's Administration Committee meets tonight @ 5:30 p.m and will hear an informational presentation on the #GWRS. hftp://www.ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=17417 ... 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 8 OCSD's Director of Engineering will give a brief update to the NB CityCouncil @ the City Council Study Session today.http://on.fb.me/1 FwwuEz SCE @SCE Sep 8 Heat Wave Safety Tip: Drink water often and don't wait until you're thirsty. 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 8 OCSD congratulates Jim Mullins on receiving his 20 year service award. https://www.facebook.com/OCSewers/posts/10153135709322951:0 ...More eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 8 Construction Alert - Phase 2 of the Newport Force Main Rehabilitation project in Newport Beach begins this week. hftp://www.ocsewers.com/NBProgram More 24 RETURN TO AGENDA 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 3 Reminder: Our Administrative offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe holiday weekend. IWOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 3 #throwbackthursday 1953 picture of the beginning stages of our Ocean Ouffall in Huntington Beach. OC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 1 OCSD's Director of Engineering was interviewed this morning by @KNX1070 to discuss the unintended consequences of conserving water. eOC Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 1 Thank you Singapore Public Utility Board for visiting with OCSD & @OCWDWaterNews to learn more about#GWRS. 25 60C Sewers @OC_Sewers Sep 1 Article in the LA Times regarding water conservation and #GWRS. http://www.latimes.com/local/californ is/la-me-drought-consequences-20150901- story.html ... 26 RETURN TO AGENDA September 2015 OCSD Facebook Postings Pacebook Posts for September 2015 Posted 23 times and Re-Shared 2 times Orange County Sanitation District via Municipal Water District of Orange County Published by Kelly Newell 1 hr Article in the San Francisco Chronicle on water recycling. Will the )Luck factor' sink California water recycling The prospect of sewer water being treated and redirected back into faucets is the future of California if the water crisis continues,according to water managers throughout the state.Two water districts in the Bay Area—the Dublin San... SFCHRONICLE.COM Ino MW Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 28 at 4:18om We are currently accepting applications for the position of a Laboratory Assistant. If you're interested please apply.http://agency.govemmentwobs.com/ocsd/default.cfm ... ... agency.government]obs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... AGENCY.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 28 at 10:25am This week, OCSD's General Manager, Jim Herberg will be meeting with water and wastewater industry leaders at the Water Environment Federation's Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. Mr. Herberg will be presenting on the Groundwater Replenishment System and the "Keys to Successful Water Reuse in Orange County." 27 Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new photos. Published by Kelly Newell September 28 at 9:17am We're featured on @WEFTEC Hall of Honor as this year's WEF Safety Award Winner! I Oranae County Sanitation District at City of Huntington Beach Published by Kelly Newell September 26 at 10:15am We're at the HB Green Expo today from 10am-3pm. Come stop by our booth and get your free#what2Flush swag! Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 25 at 12:48pm Article in the Associated Press about how#GWRS is a model for places without enough water. http://ow.ly/SGOGI Orange County offers model for places without enough water FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (AP)—Orange County's natural water supplies come from just three sources:limited rain,a single unreliable river and aquifers.... 28 RETURN TO AGENDA Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 23 at 347pm The Orange County Sanitation District Receives Award for its Outstanding Compliance Record The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) has recently been selected to receive the Gold Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Waters Agencies(NACWA). The Gold Peak Award is presented to facilities that complete the calendar year without permit violations. OCSD received the award for its Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach. See More Orange County Sanitation District shared a link. tember 20 at 224 m Groundwater Replenishment System GWRSVSTEM.COM Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 20 at 2:09pm The Orange County Sanitation District will be conducting an annual chemical treatment performance test from Sunday, September 20 through Friday October 9 in the regional sewers in portions of OCSD's service area. During this time chemical dosing stations that are used on a normal basis to reduce corrosion in the sewer system and minimize odors, will be shut off to conduct sampling. Due to the nature of the testing, you may experience some odors. We apologize in advance for...See More Annual Chemical Treatment Performance Test 29 The Orange County Sanitation District will be conducting an annual chemical treatment performance test from Sunday, September 20 through Friday October 9 in the regional sewers in portions of OCSD's service area. OCSD.COM 10 Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new photos—at Newport Beach Civic Center. Published by Jennifer Cabral September 19 a1923am Looking for something to do on this gorgeous Saturday afternoon, come visit us at Green on the Green Newport Beach ECO EXPO from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about the the Newport Force Main project, Eco friendly products and #What2flush. n -__ - XPO Oranae County Sanitation District added 2 new photos. Published by Kelly Newell - September 17 at 4:14pm The Daniel Company came to Plant 2 today in Huntington Beach to do a photo shoot of our Air Scrubbers. Orange County Sanitation District 30 RETURN TO AGENDA Published by Kelly Newell September 17 at 10:34am On Saturday September 19th, OCSD will be hosting a booth at the Newport Beach Green Expo from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center. We will be handing out What 2 Flush swag, as well as informational pieces. http://bit.ly/l Hkszhl Green on the Green Newport Beach Eco Expo - Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Date/Time Dale(s)-0 9/1 912 01 51 0:00 am-3:00 pm Location Newport Beach Civic Center 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Event DetailsView... NEWPORTBEACH.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 16 at 9:24am September is National Preparedness Month Living in California, disasters can strike at any time. There is no warning for them. Do you have the necessary items ready to go in case of a disaster? Do you have a 3 day supply of food and water for your family? If you don't, you may want to consider preparing emergency kits for your home, work and your car. http://www.readvoc.oro/ ReaMC: Be Prepared. Be Aware. Be Involved. Ready OC is the place to find emergency preparedness information for residents of Orange County, California. READVOC.ORG Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 14 at 4:02pm Edited OCSD receives a tat Renewal of TsunamiReady and Storm Ready Recognition from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The StormReady program is a nationwide community preparedness program that helps communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather—from tornadoes to tsunamis. The TsunamiReady Program, developed by the National Weather Service, is designed to help cities, towns, counties, universities and other large sites in coastal areas reduce the potential for disastrous tsunami-related consequences. 10 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 14 at 7:31am 31 Congratulations to Richard Spencer our Human Resources and Risk Manager for receiving his 20 year service award. Richard joined OCSD in 1995 as a Mechanic in the Operations and Maintenance. In 1998, Rich made the move to Human Resources Assistant and moved up through the ranks while completing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, and earning two Master's Degrees. Richard proudly served in the United States Army Reserves, and retired after 23 years of service as a Sergeant First Class in 2011. Congratulations again to Rich on his 20 years of service to OCSD. % 10 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 11 at 8:28am The Orange County Sanitation District remembers September 11 on its 14th anniversary. Oranas County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 10 at 11:41am OCSD receives the Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2015. The award was received from the National Procurement Institute, which recognizes organizational excellence in procurement by measuring innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership in procurement. OCSD is one of only 49 agencies in California to receive this award and one of only 28 special districts in the United State and Canada to receive the award. OCSD has received the award for the past 14 consecutive years. It Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 9 at 11:20am California lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure banning the sale of personal care products that contain plastic microbeads starting in 2020. htto://www.latimes.com/.../la-me-In-cal ifornia-lawmakers-a oor... 32 RETURN TO AGENDA r ' • t1 California lawmakers approve ban on plastic microbeads California lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure banning the sale of personal care products that contain plastic microbeads starting in 2020. LATIMES.COMIBY LOS ANGELES TIMES Oranae County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 9 at 10A9am OCSD's Administration Committee meets tonight at 5:30 p.m and will hear an informational presentation on the Ground Water Replenishment System. Click the link to view the agenda.hfti)://www.ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=I 7417 www.ocsd.com 005D OOM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 9 at 10:37am We're currently accepting applications for the position of a Buyer. If you're interested please apply.hftp://aqency.government obs.com/ocsd/default.cfm agencvv.governmentj obs.com You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the"Apply"link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application,you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you previously had an account on our old sy... AGENCY.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 8 at 1:44om OCSD's Director of Engineering will be giving a brief presentation and update to the Newport Beach City Council and community at the City Council Study Session today on the start of Phase 2 of the Newport 33 Force Main Project which starts construction tomorrow. Here's a copy of the presentation. http://www.ocsd.com/home/showdocument?id=17397 www.ocsd.com OCSD.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 8 at 134om Congratulations to Jim Mullins for receiving his 20 year service award. Jim joined OCSD in August 1995 as an Electrical Engineer and was promoted in 2007 to Senior Electrical Engineer. Jim currently leads OCSD's Energy Management Program. Over the years, Jim has been very involved in a variety of projects including the design and construction of a $200 million new headwork facility at Plant No. 2, coordinating with utility companies,working on compliance reports with the Departments of Energy and California Energy Commission, and has also helped with County wide emergency disaster preparedness planning. Thank you Jim for all that you do and congratulations again on your 20 years of service to the rate payers of Orange County. L-1 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 8 at 7714am Construction Alert- Phase 2 of the Newport Force Main Rehabilitation project in Newport Beach begins this week. The first segment of work will take place on PCH between Riverside and Prospect. For more information, visit the project website www.ocsewers.com/NBProgram or call the project community liaison at 714.679.2088. 34 RETURN TO AGENDA Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 3 at&59am #throwbackthursday 1953 picture of the beginning stages of our Ocean Outfall in Huntington Beach. Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell September 1 at 9:49am Thank you Singapore Public Utility Board for visiting with OCSD &OCWD to learn more about the Groundwater Replenishment System. 35 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 10/12/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number a Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: INSIDE THE OUTDOORS REPORT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY The Orange County Sanitation District entered into a contract with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) in March 2015 to enhance our environmental educational outreach programs to elementary schools and high schools. OCDE visited 8 elementary schools within OCSD's service area and provided a Drip Drop Traveling Scientist water education session for 549 fifth grade students which included education on OCSD's What 2 Flush concepts and other water conservation education purposes. In addition, OCDE visited five high schools within OCSD's service area and presented Sewer Science Workshops for 284 students by providing them with resources to explore engineering and wastewater careers, as well as set up field trips to OCSD for a guided tour of Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley. The total number of students reached was 833 for the final four months of the 2014/2015 school year which exceeded the target number of 700 students. The target goal for FY 15/16 will be to reach 1,700 students. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS February 2015 - The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee approved the cooperative agreement for Education Services with Inside the Outdoors for education services, through June 30, 2015 with four one-year renewal options to educate youth on behalf of OCSD. 1) The contract amount for FY 14/15 was not to exceed $11,065, which equates to OCSD's cost at$15.80 per student. 2) The contract amount for the remaining three years is not to exceed $24,365 per renewal year, which equates to OCSD's cost at $14.33 per student. Page 1 of 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Public Affairs Office previously conducted the Sewer Science program on a very limited basis due to staffing resources, reaching only 2-3 high schools and approximately 100 students a year. Through this agreement, double the students will be reached with the Sewer Science program. Sewer Science is a week-long wastewater treatment laboratory program for high school students. It is a hands-on application of science teaching wastewater treatment principles. This program meets the California Science Content Standards and promotes career development. BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance, OCSD47. This item has been budgeted for FY 14-15 and FY 15-16 (Section 6, Page 12.) Future years will be included in the proposed budgets. 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 2 of 2 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 10/12/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number a Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Staff will provide an update on recent federal and state legislative activities. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A 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-ENS Resources • State Update -Townsend Public Affairs • Grant Matrix Page 1 RETURN TO AGENDA L11 �V RESOURCES MEMORANDUM TO: Jennifer Cabral Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: September 28,2015 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress returned to work during the past month after month long recess.Central to its return was preparing to address budget and drought policies. What was expected to be a run-up to a perennial fight on whether to shut down the government was effectively avoided,for the immediate future,when Speaker John Boehner(R-OH),announced his intention to resign effective October 30.The decision relieves Boehner of the pressure to accommodate his most conservative colleagues to strip funding for Planned Parenthood,rollback rules like the Clean Water Rule, and impose other spending cuts priorities. He is now expected to set in motion a process to pass a Senate-approved"clean" short term spending bill that would maintain governmental operations through mid- December. Over the next few weeks,the House Republican Conference will decide on a new roster of leaders. Not surprisingly, Californian and current Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield is the odds on favorite to become the next Speaker of the House. As of this writing,McCarthy has nominal opposition that should not threaten his accession to the Speakership.The only impediment may be a desire by the Republican Conference to convene a meeting to discuss how the Majority should proceed on legislative priorities going forward into the election cycle. However, if this happens,it will only delay the assumed inevitability of McCarthy being voted into the Speaker's chair. For the District,the immediate impact of a new Speaker may be a heightened drive to pass drought relief legislation that would support greater assurances for water supplies to support irrigation needs and construction of storage facilities.McCarthy has also ENS Resources,Inc. 110114�Street,N.W. Washington,D.C.2000S Phone 202.466.3155/TelePex 202,466,3787 RETURN TO AGENDA been a strong proponent of reigning in environmental rulemaking and thee effort to address this kind of policymaking is expected to be part of his priorities. Finally in an effort to advance drought relief assistance and the promotion of legislation to address frivolous litigation launched under the Clean Water Act,we worked with District staff to develop letters communications to the congressional delegation. Emergency Drought Relief Assistance The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources appears to have settled on a strategy to start the legislative process to develop a drought relief bill. According to Senate staff,a hearing on Senator Feinstein's drought bill,S. 1894,is expected to be scheduled October 8.Assuming that this schedule is met,it would suggest that committee chair; Lisa Murkowski (R-AI) has decided how she intends to proceed on developing her own western states drought relief measure. Expectations are that the committee will wrap many of the provisions of S. 1894 into a western measure.This is the case, as it seems highly unlikely that the Senate would consider two drought bills. One key consideration is how any final bill might address water recycling project assistance. In past months,Murkowski has indicated that any legislative response should address alternative water supply infrastructure. Therefore, it is hoped that a committee bill will include provisions similar to Feinstein's S. 1894 that included the District as a priority for funding assistance. Fiscal Year 2016 Budget As noted,the rise of McCarthy to become Speaker is expected to cast a new light on the budget process and how to finalize any omnibus spending measure. Since any short-term spending bill will likely expire in mid-December,the real budget debate will begin later this fall when House and Senate budget leaders will need to decide on whether sequestration spending cuts will be restored,forcing significant spending cuts on domestic programs such water infrastructure assistance and specifically the SRF program.The Administration continues to oppose any effort to require sequestration spending mandates and is expected to veto any such legislative provisions in any final spending bill. Given the lack of enough votes in Congress to override any veto,it would seem wise to assume that in the end,water infrastructure spending will be restored to at least current year spending levels.These levels are approximately $1.4 billion for the clean water SRF. One continuing exception involves drought-related spending. Senator Feinstein succeeded in boosting funding at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to support water recycling and other drought program needs under the WaterSmart program. Feinstein provided an additional $53 million in the ENS Resources,Inc. 110114A Sheet,N.W. Washington,D.C.2000S Phone 202.466.3155/TelePex 202,466,3787 RETURN TO AGENDA Senate spending bill to support alternative water infrastructure and conservation program needs.Assuming that this funding increase survives any final spending agreement,it should offer new avenues to the District in developing its water recycling program. Citizen Suits under Clean Water Act H.R. 3353 would provide public agencies with defenses against frivolous litigation initiated under the Clean Water Act's citizen suits provisions. The bill continues to gain support. During the past month,the National Association of Clean Water Agencies agreed to support the legislation. In addition,we worked with District staff to develop a support letter that would urge the District's congressional delegation to support the bill. We also met with congressional committee staff to discuss the legislation and to identify next steps that could lead to a hearing and a markup of the bill. In this meeting,we found staff to be positively inclined to address the issue in the coming session of Congress. ENS Resources,Inc. 110114A Sheet,N.W. Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3155/TelePex 202,466,3787 T ® W N S E N D RETURN TO AGENDA PUBLIC AFFAIRS — TPA „a To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: September 28, 2015 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Political Update The 2015 regular session of the California legislative session ended at midnight on September 11.The legislature will reconvene for the second year of the two year session on January 4, 2016. The Governor will now consider the 603 legislative proposals on his desk. He has until October 11 to sign or veto the proposed legislation. Among the hot topics that were tackled during the final week of the legislative session were climate change, medical marijuana, redevelopment and physician-assisted suicide. Among the bills that the Legislature sent Governor Brown was an ambitious,yet scaled down, climate change bill. SB 350 (de Leon)calls for the state to boost energy efficiency in buildings by 50 percent and requires California to get half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In the final days of session, in order to ensure passage of the bill, Democrats were forced to drop a mandate to cut petroleum use from the proposal. Despite this setback, the Governor has stated that he will continue to look at state regulatory rules to accomplish the cutbacks. During the regular legislative session recess, special sessions on healthcare and transportation remain open and lawmakers can continue to address these policies throughout the Fall. The Legislature is expected to form a special committee to determine how to pay for an estimated$59 billion backlog in state roads and highways repairs over the next decade. On the healthcare side, California has until July to restructure how it funds Medi-Cal, the state's health care program for the poor, so it does not lose $1 billion in federal matching funds. The Obama administration warned California that its current system, which only taxes the plans that accept Medi-Cal patients, doesn't comply with federal law. Democratic proposals called for an expanded tax on health insurers and a new tobacco tax to help restore lost services and improve Care. Both proposals stalled on the final days of session amid pushback from the health plans and Republicans and will continue to be discussed over the coming months. Southern California Office•1401 Dove Street•Suite 330•Newport Beach,CA 92660•Phone(949)399-9050•Fax(949)47"215 State Capitol Office•925 L Street•Suite 1404•Sacramento,CA 95814•Phone(916)447-4086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Office•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington,DC 20003•Phone(202)54"696•Fax(202)5464555 Northern California Office•300 Fronk Ogawa Plam•Suite 204•Oakland,CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 RETURN TO AGENDA In addition to the hundreds of bills that were being considered by the Legislature, there have also been actions regarding the future leadership of the Legislature. On August 27, the Senate Republican Caucus voted in Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) as its new minority leader. It had been announced several months earlier that Senator Fuller would be the next Minority Leader, but this change occurred two months before the previously announced transition, which was to take place in November. Leading up to the final two weeks of the legislative session, Senate Republicans publically declined to discuss the circumstances of the vote. The Republican Caucus played an important role in the final two weeks of session as well as in the proposals that are being debated by the special sessions as all proposed new taxes require a two-thirds vote in each house, which means bi-partisan support. On September 1, the Assembly Republican Caucus voted for their next leader, electing Chad Mayes (R-Yucca Valley)to replace Kristin Olsen as the next Assembly Minority Leader.Assembly Members Mayes and Olsen will work together to ensure a smooth transition and Mayes will assume the position when the Legislature reconvenes on January 4, 2016. Assemblyman Mayes was recently elected to the Legislature in 2014, so he will have the opportunity to serve as the Minority Leader until he terms out in 2026. On September 3, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted to select Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) as their next Speaker. This vote followed months of speculation and internal caucus politics over who would lead the Lower House for the better part of the next decade. The current Speaker, Toni Atkins, will remain in her position through the end of the Legislative Session until January, when an official vote will occur in the Assembly to elect Assemblyman Rendon. On Friday, September 11, a bipartisan group of 47 state Assembly members delivered a letter to Governor Brown asking him to declare a special session to tackle problems related to California's ongoing drought. Key topics of this proposed special session were the State's sluggish response to the supposed state of emergency and ongoing state actions that have failed to deliver as promised. "We have seen from widespread reports that as much as half of the$687 million set aside to help drought-stricken communities remains unspent in state accounts—and will remain there until 2016," says the letter. "In addition, we are seeing the same slow and lethargic project pace with the funds raised as a result of last year's Proposition 1 ballot measure."A spokesman for the Governor's office stated that a sound process is in place to ensure assistance is distributed properly. The spokesman also went on to say that hundreds of millions of dollars of relief has been committed and distributed thanks to the bipartisan effort of both the Republicans and Democrats, but without the need of a special session. 0 September 2015 Report 2 RETURN TO AGENDA MET and LACSD Recycled Water Project The Metropolitan Water District(MET) and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) have been engaging in talks regarding the construction of a recycled water plant capable of producing up to 150 million gallons a day of drinking water. The project will be partially modeled after the Groundwater Replenishment System, with LACSD providing the necessary flows to a recycled water plant funded and operated by MET. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is currently under development between MET and LACSD, and Board action by MET to initiate a feasibility study could happen as soon as November. If the MET Board approves the MOU, they could launch a"demonstration project"that would treat up to 1 million gallons a day while officials conduct additional studies and develop a financing plan for the full project. Cap and Trade On the final day of session, the Legislature decided to postpone the discussion of Cap and Trade revenues until January 2016. However, they did pass a budget trailer bill, SB 101, which includes funding for existing Cap and Trade and water programs at state agencies as well as other funds for infrastructure projects, education, and long-term care. SB 101 provisions include: 1. Strategic Growth Council (SGC): $1.817 million that will count toward the continuously appropriated funds for SGC. • $500,000 for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. 2. Department of Water Resources: $19 million to local agencies, JPAs, and nonprofits for water efficiency and energy efficiency programs,for continued implementation of the California Water Plan. 3. Air Resources Board: $90 million for local assistance. $18.686 million simply labeled "climate change." • $1 million (of the $18.6 million)to establish a tracking system to track projects funded through Cap-and-Trade 4. Department of Food and Agriculture: $40 million for water and energy efficiency grants promoting water and energy savings. Water Supply Reliability and Drought Protection Act of 2016 In recent weeks, Gerald Meral and the National Heritage Institute have begun to distribute draft language of a possible water bond for the 2016 ballot. According to Meral, the funding in this second water bond is designated for programs that were underfunded, or not funded at all, in the Proposition 1 that was approved by voters in November 2014. Meral is a former deputy secretary of the Natural Resources Agency and was the chief agent in Governor Brown's two-tunnel Delta plan. Meral has not yet included specific funding amounts for the bond, nor for the specific programs within the bond, however it is expected that a second bond would be significantly less than Proposition 1. In order to qualify for the 2016 ballot, the bond would need to collect 365,000 valid signatures. The draft water bond that is currently being distributed would contain funding for the following activities: 0 September 2015 Report 3 RETURN TO AGENDA • Capture and use of urban runoff and stormwater; • Desalination and water recycling; • Water Conservation: c Turf Replacement o Leak Detection • Watershed improvement for water supply enhancement; • Land and water management for water supply improvement; • Flood management for improved water supply; • Groundwater Planning and storage; • Water for wildlife: o Acquisition of water rights • Repair of flood control reservoirs • Funding for water measurement; and, • Equipment for water supply for firefighting. Legislation AB 304 (Gonzalez) Sick leave: accrual and limitations (OCSD Watch) This bill amends the Health Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522) to provide clarification regarding which workers are covered, how the paid time off is accrued, and protections for employers that already provide paid sick leave. AB 304 allows the employer to use different accrual methods other than the one hour sick leave per thirty hours worked, as long as employees have at least 24 hours of sick leave by their 120� day of employment. Status: AB 304 has been signed into law by the Governor. AB 327(Gordon) Public Works: Volunteers(OCSD Supports) Assembly Member Gordon's bill, AB 327, extends the sunset date on public works exemption for specified"volunteers"and other related individuals. Pursuant to existing law,all workers employed on public works projects are required to be paid not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work, except as specified.This bill would extend those provisions until January 1, 2024, at which date those provisions would be repealed. Status: AB 327 has been signed into law by the Governor. AB 708 (Jones-Sawyer) Consumer Products: Content Information(OCSD Watch) Requires the manufacturer of a designated consumer product manufactured after July 1, 2017, for retail sale in California, to disclose the 20 most prevalent ingredients contained in the product on the product label and on the manufacturer's Web site, as specified, including information if the product has more than 20 ingredients, and requires the manufacturer to list any ingredient found on the list of candidate chemicals, as specified, on the product label. Status: AB 708 is a two year bill. 0 September 2015 Report 4 RETURN TO AGENDA AB 888 (Bloom) Waste Management., Plastic Microbeads (OCSD Supports) Assembly Member Bloom's bill, AB 888, bans the use of plastic microbeads in personal care products, which are synthetic additives to products such as facial washes, body scrubs, shampoos, soaps, toothpaste eyeliner, lip gloss, deodorant, and sunscreen sticks. Many, if not most of these products are intended to be flushed down the sink or bath drains. Because of the microbeads small size, which AB 888 defines as less than 5 mm on all sides, they routinely pass through wastewater treatment facilities into the environment, where they present a hazard to habitat and marine life when ingested. Amendments were taken on the bill to remove any reference to natural exfoliates and the alternative assessment process by which DTSC can evaluate alternative plastic microbeads and alternatives to plastic microbeads. In addition,the bill will exempt those prohibitions on products containing microbeads in an amount less than 1 part per million. Status: AB 888 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. AB 1144 (Rendon) Renewable Portfolio Standard Program(OCSD Supports) Assembly Member Rendon's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program would allow public agencies to finance energy related infrastructure by selling renewable energy credits (REC) generated by methane gas. Some wastewater utilities, such as OCSD, put methane to use for energy generation within their own facility. However, smaller facilities without the supporting energy infrastructure, under this bill would be able to sell RECs for credits under RPS Category 1, which is the largest category with the most demand for credits. Currently, unbundled RECs are categorized in 'bucket 3' by the Public Utilities Commission, regardless of their source. Status: AB 1144 is a two year bill. AB 1164 (Gatto) Water Conservation:Drought Tolerant Landscaping This bill would prohibit cities and counties from enacting or enforcing any ordinance or regulation that prohibits the installation of synthetic grass or artificial turf on residential property. The legislation does not include the original $300 million appropriation for turf replacement. The bill contains an urgency clause and, if signed, will go into effect immediately. Status: AB 1164 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. AB 1217(Daly) Orange County Fire Authority(OCSD Opposed) AB 1217 would reduce the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors from 25 to 13 individuals. AB 1217 would have reduced the County representation to two, and divided representation by having four cash contract cities, and seven structural fire fund cities sit on the Board of Directors. Status: AB 1217 is a two year bill. 0 September 2015 Report 5 RETURN TO AGENDA AB 1347(Chiu) Public Contracts: Claims(OCSD Opposed) AB 1347 would establish a claims resolution process for public contracts when public entities and contractors are in dispute concerning a contract of $375,000 or less. The bill applies to public entities at both the state and local level. AB 1347 was amended to exclude the Department of Water Resources, Division of Boating and Waterways in the Department of Parks and Recreation, as specked, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as specified, Military Department, Department of General Services as to all other projects, and the High-Speed Rail Authority from the claim resolution procedures established in this bill. AB 1347 amendments also included a three year sunset clause Status: AB 1347 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. SS 119 (Hill), Protection of Subsurface Installations(OCSD Neutral) SB 119 would make several changes to the laws governing subsurface excavations. Among the changes of concern for the District, was the initial removal of the marking exemption for non- pressurized pipes, such as sewer laterals, from existing law. This exemption has subsequently been reinserted into SB 119. SB 119 was amended to add sewer lateral language for residential and non-residential buildings into the Health and Safety Code as well as other various technical and clarifying changes. Status: SB 119 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. SB 163 (Hertzberg) Wastewater treatment.,recycled water SB 163 was amended the last week of the Legislative session to address wastewater treatment. The bill would declare that the discharge of treated wastewater from ocean ouffalls, except in compliance with the bill's provisions, is a waste and unreasonable use of water in light of the cost- effective opportunities to recycle this waterforfurther beneficial use.This bill, on or before January 1, 2026, would require a wastewater treatment facility discharging through an ocean ouffall to achieve at least 50% reuse of the facility's actual annual flow, as defined,for beneficial purposes. Status: SB 163 is a 2 year bill. Next steps: Senator Hertzberg is willing to open a discussion on the details of SB 163 during the Fall Recess. Senator Hertzberg's office expects a working group to be formed before November. TPA is in continual contact with Senator Herzberg's office and will continue to advocate for OCSD's position and for OCSD to be part of the working group that is formed to influence the legislation. SB 272 (Hertzberg) The California Public Records Act(OCSD Watch) SB 272 would require each local agency to create a catalog of enterprise systems. The catalog must be publically available upon request in the office of the clerk as well as posted on the agencies website. Because the bill would require local agencies to perform additional duties, it would impose a state-mandated local program. SB 272 was amended to exclude local education agencies from this bill's requirements, modify this bill's definition of"enterprise system," specify a schedule by which local agencies must complete and update catalogues of their data systems, and provide local agencies with an alternative to publicly disclosing specified information in cases when public disclosure would not serve the public interest Status: SB 272 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. 0 September 2015 Report 6 RETURN TO AGENDA SB 350 (De Leon) Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act SB 350 would create the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015. During the last few days of the Legislative session, the bill was amended to remove the controversial petroleum reductions that would have required a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in motor vehicles by 2030. In summary, this act would do the following: • Double the energy efficiency of buildings by 2030. • Requires the amount of electricity generated peryearfrom eligible renewable energy resources be increased to an amount equal to or at least 50%by 2030. • Increase retail sales of renewable energy by 50% by 2030. • Establish a publicly available tracking system to provide up-to-dale information on progress toward meeting the clean energy and pollution reduction goals of the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015. • Establish an advisory group consisting of representatives from disadvantaged communities to review programs proposed to achieve clean energy and pollution reduction and determine whether those proposed programs will be effective and useful in disadvantaged communities. Status: SB 350 passed the Legislature and is on the Governor's desk. SB 355 (Lara) San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy(OCSD Opposed Unless Amended) In its original form, the bill would have removed one of Orange County's two voting members of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Board. The bill was amended to retain the two Orange County seats. The 15 member Board will include two members of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, both of whom shall be a mayor or a city council member. One member shall be appointed by a majority of the membership of the city selection committee of Orange County, and one member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of members submitted by the city selection committee. Status: SB 355 passed the Legislature is on the Governor's desk. 0 September 2015 Report 7 OC C D RETURN TO AGENDA Bills of Interest LATEST ACTION OCSID POSITION OTHER POSITIONS Proposed Legislation AB 199 Eggman [D] Alternative energy: recycled feedstock.This bill would expand projects AB 199 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-None eligible for the sales and use tax exclusion to include projects that and is on the Governors desk LOCC-Watch process or utilize recycled feedstock, but would not include a project that CASA-Support processes or utilizes recycled feedstock in a manner that constitutes CSDA- None disposal. AB 304 Gonzalez[D] Sick leave: accrual and limitations.The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy AB 304 has been signed into Watch ACC-OC-None Families Act of 2014 provides, among other things,that an employee law by the Governor LOCC-Watch who, on or after July 1, 2015, works in California for 30 or more days CASA- None within a year from the commencement of employment is entitled to paid CSDA-Watch sick days for prescribed purposes, to be accrued at a rate of no less than one hour for every 30 hours worked. This bill would require that the employee do that work for the same employer in order to qualify for accrued sick leave under these provisions.This bill would exclude a retired annuitant of a public entity, as specified, from the definition of employee under these provisions. AB 327 Gordon [D] Public works:volunteers.All workers employed on public works AB 327 has been signed into Support ACC-OC-None projects are required to be paid not less than the general prevailing rate law by the Governor LOCC- Support of per diem wages for work, except as specified. Current law governing CASA- None public works does not apply to specified work performed by a volunteer, CSDA-Support a volunteer coordinator, or a member of the California Conservation Corps or a community conservation corps.These provisions are effective only until January 1, 2017, and as of that date are repealed. This bill would extend those provisions until January 1, 2024, at which date those provisions would be repealed. The bill would also delete an obsolete provision. OCSD RETURN TO AGENDA Bills of Interest AB 434 Garcia [D] Drinking water: point-of-entry and point-of-use treatment. : Would AB 434 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-None require the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt regulations, and is on the Governors desk LOCC-Watch similar to those previously authorized for adoption by the State CASA- None Department of Public Health, governing the use of point-of-entry and CSDA-Watch point-of-use treatment by a public water system in lieu of centralized treatment where it can be demonstrated that centralized treatment is not immediately economically feasible, with specified limitations.This bill contains other related provisions. AB 708 Jones-Sawyer[D] Consumer Products: Content Information. Requires the manufacturer AB 708 is a two year bill Watch ACC-OC-None of a designated consumer product manufactured after July 1, 2017, for LOCC- None retail sale in California,to disclose the 20 most prevalent ingredients CASA- None contained in the product on the product label and on the manufacturer's CSDA- None Web site, as specified, including information if the product has more than 20 ingredients, and requires the manufacturer to list any ingredient found on the list of candidate chemicals, as specified, on the product label. AB 888 Bloom [D] Waste Management: Plastic Microbeads .AB 888, bans the use of AB 888 passed the Legislature Support ACC-OC-None plastic microbeads in personal care products, which are synthetic and is on the Governors desk LOCC-Watch additives to products such as facial washes, body scrubs, shampoos, CASA-Support soaps, toothpaste eyeliner, lip gloss, deodorant, and sunscreen sticks. CSDA-Watch Many, if not most of these products are intended to be flushed down the sink or bath drains. Amendments were taken on the bill to remove any reference to natural exfoliates and the alternative assessment process by which DTSC can evaluate alternative plastic microbeads and other Afternat yes AB 1077 Holden [D] Mutual water companies: open meetings. Would prohibit a mutual AB 1077 passed the Watch ACC-OC-None water company from meeting solely in an executive session without Legislature and is on the LOCC-Watch holding a meeting. The bill would require notice of a meeting to be given Governors desk CASA- None to an eligible person at least 4 days prior to the meetings. The bill would CSDA-Watch require a board of directors of a mutual water company to allow an eligible person to personally attend a meeting of the board, if the eligible person gave the board at least 24 hours advance written notice of his or her intent to personally attend the meeting. OCSD RETURN TO AGENDA Bills of Interest AB 1144 Rendon [D] Renewable Portfolio Standard Program.The Renewable Portfolio AB 1144 is a two year bill Support ACC-OC-None Standard (RPS)Program would allow public agencies to finance energy LOCC-Watch related infrastructure by selling renewable energy credits(REC) CASA-Support generated by methane gas. Some wastewater utilities, such as OCSD, CSDA-Watch put methane to use for energy generation within their own facility. However, smaller facilities without the supporting energy infrastructure, under this bill would be able to sell RECs for credits under RPS Category 1, which is the largest category with the most demand for credits. Currently, unbundled RECs are categorized in 'bucket 3' by the Public Utilities Commission, regardless of their source. AS 1164 Gatto [D] Water conservation: drought tolerant landscaping. : Would prohibit a AS 1077 passed the Watch ACC-OC-None city, including a charter city, county, and city and county,from enacting Legislature and is on the LOCC-Watch or enforcing any ordinance or regulation that prohibits the installation of Governors desk CASA- None drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, or artificial turf on CSDA-Watch residential property, as specified. The bill would additionally state that this is an issue of statewide concern.This bill was amended to remove the$300 million appropriation for turf rebates. AB 1217 Daly[D] Water Conservation.Would, as of January 1, 2017, require the Board AB 1217 is a two year bill Oppose ACC-OC-Oppose of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority, a joint powers agency, LOCC- Oppose to consist of 13 members, each serving a term of 2 years. The bill would CASA- None create the Orange County Fire Authority City Selection Committee to CSDA-Watch select 11 of those board members from cities that contract with the authority for fire protection services, as specified.The bill would additionally require 2 of the members of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority to be members of the board of supervisors of the County of Orange, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions. AB 1347 Chlu [D] Public contracts: claims.Would establish, for contracts entered into on AB 1347 passed the Oppose ACC-OC-None or after January 1, 2016, a claim resolution process applicable to all Legislature and is on the LOCC- Oppose claims by contractors in connection with public works. The bill would Governors desk CASA- Disapprove define a claim as a separate demand by the contractor for one or more CSDA- Neutral of the following: a time extension for relief from damages or penalties for delay, payment of money or damages arising from work done pursuant to the contract for a public work, or payment of an amount disputed by the public entity, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. OCSD RETURN TO AGENDA Bills of Interest SB 119 Hill [D] Protection of subsurface installations. SB 119 would make several SB 199 passed the Legislature Neutral ACC-OC-None changes to the laws governing subsurface excavations. Among the and is on the Governor's desk LOCC-Watch changes of concern for the District,was the initial removal of the marking CASA-Watch as exemption for non-pressurized pipes, such as sewer laterals, from amended existing law.This exemption has subsequently been reinserted into SB CSDA-Watch 119. SB 119 was amended to add sewer lateral language for residential and non-residential buildings into the Health and Safety Code as well as other various technical and clarifying changes. SB 163 Hertzberg(D) Wastewater treatment: recycled water. SB 163 was amended the last SB 163 is a 2 year bill Watch ACC-OC-None week of the Legislative session to address wastewater treatment.The bill LOCC-Watch would declare that the discharge of treated wastewater from ocean CASA- None outfalls, except in compliance with the bill's provisions, is a waste and CSDA-Watch unreasonable use of water in light of the cost-effective opportunities to recycle this water for further beneficial use. This bill, on or before January 1, 2026, would require a wastewater treatment facility discharging through an ocean outfall to achieve at least 50% reuse of the facility's actual annual flow, as defined,for beneficial purposes. SB 208 Lars [D] Integrated regional water management plans: grants: advanced SB 208 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-None payment.Would require a regional water management group,within 90 and is on the Governor's desk LOCC-Watch days of notice that a grant has been awarded,to provide the Department CASA- None of Water Resources with a list of projects to be funded by the grant funds CSDA-Support if where the project proponent is a nonprofit organization, as defined, or a Amended disadvantaged community, as defined, or the project benefits a disadvantaged community. This bill would require the department,within 60 days of receiving the project information, to provide advanced payment of 50%of the grant award for those projects that satisfy specified criteria and would require the advanced funds to be handled, as prescribed. SB 226 Pavley[D] Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: groundwater SB 226 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-None adjudication. Current law authorizes a court to order a reference to the and is on the Governor's desk LOCC-Watch State Water Resources Control Board, as referee, of any and all issues CASA- None involved in a suit brought in any cou rt of competent jurisdiction in this CSDA-Watch state for determination of rights to water. This bill would authorize the state to intervene in a comprehensive adjudication conducted as specified in AB 1390 of the 2015- 16 Regular Session. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. OCSD RETURN TO AGENDA Bills of Interest SB 272 Hertzberg(D) The California Public Records Act: Local Agencies: Inventory Would SB 226 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-None require each local agency, in implementing the California Public Records and is on the Governor's desk LOCC- None Act,to create a catalog of enterprise systems, as defined, to make the CASA-Oppose catalog publicly available upon request in the office of the clerk of the CSDA- Neutral agency's legislative body, and to post the catalog on the local agency's Internet Web site. The bill would require the catalog to disclose a list of the enterprise systems utilized by the agency, and, among other things, the current system vendor and product. Because the bill would require local agencies to perform additional duties, it would impose a state- mandated local program.This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. SB 350 De Leon [D] Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015.Would require SB 350 passed the Legislature Watch ACC-OC-Oppose that the amount of electricity generated and sold to retail customers per and is on the Governors desk LOCC-Watch year from eligible renewable energy resources be increased to 50% by CASA-Support December 31, 2030, as provided.The bill would make other revisions to Concept the RPS Program and to certain other requirements on public utilities CSDA-Watch and publicly owned electric utilities. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. SB 350 was amended to remove the petroleum restrictions SB 355 Lars [D] San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains SB 355 passed the Legislature Oppose Unless ACC-OC-Oppose Conservancy.Would require that only one member of the Orange and is on the Governors desk Ammended LOCC-Watch County Division of the League of California Cities be a voting member of CASA- None the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains CSDA- None Conservancy, and would require that a resident of a city bordering the Lower Los Angeles River, appointed by the Senator Committee on Rules, be a voting member. The bill would also increase the number of nonvoting members to 9, and would require that one Member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one Member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, serve as those nonvoting members. SB 385 Hueso[D] Primary drinking water standards: hexavalent chromium: SB 385 has been signed into Watch ACC-OC-None compliance plan. Would authorize, until January 1, 2020, the State law by the Governor LOCC-Watch Water Resources Control Board, at the request of a public water system CASA- None that prepares and submits a compliance plan to the state board, to grant CSDA-Support a period of time to achieve compliance with the primary drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium by approving the compliance plan, as prescribed.This bill would require a public water system to p rovide specified notice regarding the compliance plan to its customers and the public water system to send written status reports to the state board. RETURN TO AGENDA MD's Grant Funding Tracker Name of Grant Synopsis of Grant Amount of Grant Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Deadline The P2 grant program supports grants and/or cooperative We do not fit within the guidelines of the grant. It EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) agreements that provide pollution prevention technical In fiscal year 2015, EPA anticipates approximately$3.97 states that the grant will be given to "state assistance services ortraining to businesses. Funded million will be available underthis program. governments,colleges and universities(recognized projects use P2 techniques that reduce and/or eliminate as instrumentalities of the state),federally- pollution from air,water and/or land. No C4P recognized tribes and intertribal consortia". 5/14/2015 The program promotes projects that"encourage the development and use of safer alternatives to The SRA funds projects that address: (1)climate change hazardous chemicals",and references EPA and DTSC mitigation/prevention of greenhouse gas emission by priority lists. The program guidelines describe EPA Source Reduction Assistance(SRA) providing technical assistance to businesses; (2)food EPA has a total of$1.2 million to award in SRA grants hazardous materials as chemical ingredients, paints, manufacturing; and 3 State or community a nationwide in FY 2015. ( ) y approaches solvents and pesticides on land and hazardous to hazardous materials source reduction. wastes. The guidelines give examples like assisting business to improve material practices that reduce the risk of release of hazardous chemicals during a No C4P storm. 5/28/2015 Integrated Regional Water Management Funding: $5.4 billion in general obligation bonds for water and Designed to encourage integrated regional strategies for flood control projects. $60 million for the Santa Ana Prop 84 management of water resources and to provide funding Region. for implementation projects that support integrated Appyling for the grant.SAW PA has recommeded water management. Yes Projects include: 2-72 OCSD to receive$1 million. Next phase: DWR Spring 2015 The Drought Response Program is funded under the U.S. Total program fuding$3 million. Award ceiling Department of the Interior's(Interior)WaterSMART $300,000.00 (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Program.The Drought Response Program supports a proactive approach to drought by providing assistance to water users to (1)develop and update comprehensive drought contingency plans Drought Contingency Plans,(2) The schedule for the project shows final completion Water Smart Drought Resiliency implement projects that will build long-term resiliency to in October 2020. USBR requires that the project be completed by September 30,2017(FDA p.45). Our drought(Drought Resiliency Projects),and (3) implement emergency response actions.This Funding Opportunity project does not fit within this timeline. Announcement(FDA)supports Drought Resiliency Projects that will build long-term resiliency to drought and reduce the need for emergency response actions. No. Projects include: 2-72 6/25/2015 State Water Resources Control Board provides funding Authorize$7.12 billion in general obligation bonds for Pry for the planning,design and construction of water state water supply infrastructure projects. $725 million recycling projects that offset or augment state fresh for water recycling and advanced water treatment We are looking at applying for the construction water supplies. technology projects. Yes SP-173 grant. Fall/Winter 2015 The CPUC's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Up to$1.4 million provides incentives to support existing, new,and emerging distributed energy resources.The SGIP provides rebates for qualifying distributed energy systems installed on the customer's side of the utility meter. Qualifying We are looking to see if the project fits within the Self-Generation Incentive Program technologies include wind turbines,waste heat to power technologies, pressure reduction turbines, internal specs of the grant combustion engines, microturbines,gas turbines,fuel cells,and advanced energy storage systems. In progress Aquacritox Ongoing Updated: Monday,August 31,2015 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeting Date 10/12/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number s Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LETTERS OF SUPPORT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the following letters of support: A. Support for Ongoing Drought Assistance B. The California Emergency Drought Relief Act 2015 Senate Bill (S.1894) C. Clean Water Citizen Suit Act (HR 3353) SUMMARY At the direction of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee, staff has crafted three letters of support: Support for Ongoing Drought Assistance —The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) is concerned that the importance of the ongoing drought will be overshadowed by the upcoming El Nino. The letter of support requests Congress to ensure the final passage of a drought relief bill to support our infrastructure programs and projects that will contribute to mitigating the water supply scarcity and infrastructure needs of our region. The California Emergency Drought Relief Act 2015 Senate Bill (S.1894) — The California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 supports locally developed water supply solutions that would provide for federal support of projects at various federal agencies. This would leverage existing programs as well as creating new approaches to develop vital water recycling projects that can help to supplement potable water supplies. Clean Water Citizen Suit Act (HR 3353) — H.R. 3353, sponsored by Representative Duncan Hunterwould amend the Clean Water Act(CWA),which would help protect public clean water agencies against frivolous lawsuits without regard to the actual source of the violation or actions taken by a clean water agency to mitigate any potential Clean Water Act violation. Without such reform, local agencies and other entities will continue to be exposed to the threat of frivolous litigation that results in a settlement, or be forced to go to court and expend significant ratepayer funds to contest unwarranted lawsuits. Page 1 PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachments)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: • Support for Ongoing Drought Assistance The California Emergency Drought Relief Act 2015 Senate Bill (S.1894) Clean Water Citizen Suit Act (HR 3353) Page 2 RETURN TO AGENDA October 12,2015 The Honorable Alan Lowenthal U.S. House of Representatives 108 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Re: Support for Ongoing Drought Assistance Dear Congressman Lowenthal: California continues to experience the challenges imposed upon our communities from persistent drought conditions. Recent storm events in our region have signaled the upcoming storm season and with it predictions of a historic El Nino event that could last for the entire winter rainy season.The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) is concerned that the importance of the ongoing drought will be overshadowed by the upcoming El Nino. We believe the priority for drought relief must remain irrespective of possible El Nino benefits. The Sanitation District writes to express our hopes that you and your colleagues will work to pass a final drought relief bill before the end of this congressional session. OCSD is proud of its commitment to develop the western hemisphere's most advanced water recycling project,the Groundwater Replenishment System,with the Orange County Water District.Currently,this project is being expanded to ensure that we can advance water supply reliability for our region. This effort is vital to our region's economy and quality of life. Even with an historic El Nino predicted,experts indicate that it will not eradicate the consequences of our multi-year drought. In fact,scientists suggest that extended drought conditions are likely to become the norm for our region and the western U.S. OCSD believes that any benefits from El Nino should be considered as temporary relief, providing us with the ability to implement critical responses to better equip our responses to unpredictable water supplies. To this end,we urge you and your colleagues to ensure final passage of a drought relief bill to support our infrastructure programs and projects that will contribute to mitigating the water supply scarcity and infrastructure needs of our region. Sincerely, John Nielsen Chairman of the Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District RETURN TO AGENDA October 12,2015 The Honorable Senator Feinstein U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re:The California Emergency Drought Relief Act 2015 Senate Bill (S.1894) Dear Senator Feinstein: The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD),writes to endorse your effort to provide critical federal assistance to mitigate the ongoing drought conditions and help alleviate the water supply challenges that our region is expected to confront in the coming decades.OCSD has reviewed the California Emergency Drought Relief Act IS.1894)that you introduced and believe that this bill's principles and programs represent an important step toward putting in place a meaningful federal response that will help communities like our region successfully meet water supply reliability needs.We note that the House of Representatives passed drought legislation, H.R. 2898,earlier this year. It is our hope that the Senate will consider your legislation and lead to a swift compromise with the House on a bill that can be sent to the President for enactment. This bill's commitment to support locally developed water supply solutions is important. OCSD has worked with the Orange County Water District,to develop the Groundwater Replenishment System. This project would not have been possible without federal support through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.We are pleased that S.1894 would provide for enhanced federal support of such projects at various federal agencies leveraging existing programs as well as creating new and innovative approaches to develop vital water recycling projects that can help to supplement potable water supplies. As S.1894 progresses through Congress,we look forward to supporting you in finalizing drought relief legislation that will incorporate the many provisions that will support OCSD advance its infrastructure needs that can support a resilient water supply for our region. Sincerely, John Nielsen Chairman of the Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District Chair RETURN TO AGENDA October 12,2015 The Honorable Lowenthal U.S. House of Representatives 108 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 RE: H.R.3353—Orange County Sanitation District Support for Clean Water Act Citizen Suit Reform Dear Congressman Lowenthal: The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) is pleased to support H.R.3353,sponsored by Representative Duncan Hunter. H.R. 3353 would amend the Clean Water Act to provide important protections to public clean water agencies,including our own agency.We urge you to cosponsor H.R.3353 and seek a hearing and House action on this important legislative priority. OCSD is a public agency that provides wastewater collection,treatment, and recycling for approximately 2.5 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OCSD is a special district that is governed by a 25 member Board of Directors comprised of 20 cities,four special districts, and one representative from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. OCSD has two operating facilities that treat and recycle wastewater from residential,commercial and industrial sources. H.R. 3353 would provide legal protections for public agencies that have had numerous accounts of litigation without regard to the actual source of the violation or actions taken by the agency to mitigate any potential Clean Water Act violation.The legislation is necessary because of abusive practices in the use of the law's citizen suits provisions that result in the expenditure of scarce public resources without reference to the merit of the litigation. The Clean Water Act was designed to enable states and federal regulatory authorities to serve in the primary role of enforcement,with citizen suits as a supplement or augmentation where needed. Unfortunately,some citizen plaintiffs have filed suit while local agencies are in the process of working with their state enforcement authorities to resolve issues, or when the state enforcement authority has already decided upon an appropriate course of enforcement that may or may not include a monetary penalty. By clarifying the circumstances that constitute"diligent prosecution' by an appropriate enforcement authority,the bill reaffirms the original intent of the Clean Water Act and allows enforcement authorities to determine the most appropriate action to address any alleged violations. Finally,the bill provides for normally accepted criminal and standard defenses to the Clean Water Act as provided in other federal environmental statutes.These limited defenses are available in other similar environmental statutes(for example,the Clean Air Act),and should be equally available to entities being sued under the CWA. RETURN TO AGENDA Reasonable and measured Clean Water Act citizen suit reform is needed to prevent continued misuse of an important environmental law. Without such reform, local agencies and other entities will continue to be exposed to the threat of frivolous litigation that results in a "pay me now'settlement,or be forced to go to court and expend significant ratepayer funds to contest unwarranted lawsuits. For these reasons,we urge you to contact Representative Hunter and request that you be added as a cosponsor of H.R.3353. Sincerely, John Nielsen Chairman of the Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District Chair LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEETING Meeth,Dale TOBd 011Dir. l0112115 lots/15 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 6 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO CASA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 15-XX, entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving an annual contribution in the amount of $5,000 to the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Education Foundation beginning in FY 2015-2016." SUMMARY CASA represents the interests of local clean water agencies in California that treat wastewater and produce renewable resources such as recycled water, clean energy and soil enhancements (biosolids). Recognizing the need to recruit new professionals into the industry, CASA members encouraged the association to establish the CASA Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to raising money and offering competitive scholarships to support undergraduate students seeking degrees connected to working at a local public wastewater facility. Founded in 2013, the CASA Education Foundation was established to provide scholarships that contribute to a student's academic development and career potential in the wastewater field. The Foundation's goals are to expose students to careers in the clean water community and increase the visibility of California's publicly owned wastewater agencies with the public, civic leaders and the academic community. Each year the CASA Education Foundation awards competitive scholarships to students pursuing higher education in engineering, environmental science, public administration, or other related fields, and who show an interest in serving the wastewater (clean water) industry. The Foundation awarded three $5000 scholarships in 2014 and three $5000 scholarships in 2015. Scholarship funds are obtained through fundraising events, individual contributions and organizational contributions. The Education Foundation is reaching out to CASA member agencies for contributions as a means to generate a sustainable stream of income to support and possibly expand the scholarship program. Page 1 of 2 PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A CEQA N/A BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE The funds for this contribution will be derived from the OCSD Operating Budget and included in the annual budget. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) is included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Draft Resolution No. OCSD 15-XX Page 2 of 2 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TO THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA) EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND BEGINNING FY 2015-2016 WHEREAS, the CASA Education Foundation administers a scholarship fund whose goal is to enhance the future of California's clean water industry by attracting new professionals into the industry. WHEREAS, the purpose of the scholarships is to help students in California pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering, environmental science, public administration, wastewater operations, or other related fields, and showing an interest in serving the clean water industry. WHEREAS, the scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited California college or university, as determined by the applicant's academic achievement, community involvement, and commitment to a career in a clean water agency. WHEREAS, the goal of the CASA Education Foundation is to annually issue three or more scholarships in the amount of$5,000 each. WHEREAS, the CASA Education Foundation awarded three $5,000 scholarships in 2014 and three $5,000 scholarship in 2015. WHEREAS, the Education Foundation is seeking financial contributions from CASA member agencies to support the scholarship fund and provide funding for future scholarships. WHEREAS, the mission of the CASA Education Foundation supports the Sanitation District's goals of 1) supporting environmental education and career opportunities for students, 2) developing and recruiting the talent necessary to design, operate and maintain our wastewater infrastructure, and 3) preparing the next generation of professionals to serve the clean water industry. NOW, THEREFORE the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: OCSD 15-XX-1 RETURN TO AGENDA The Board of Directors supports the efforts of the CASA Education Foundation to attract new professionals into the clean water industry and hereby approves an annual contribution of $5,000, to the CASA Education Foundation Scholarship Fund for the purpose of funding scholarships to California students. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes and directs the General Manager to allocate the amount of$5,000 in the annual budget, beginning FY 2015-16, for the CASA Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, at a regular meeting held on October 28, 2015. John Nielsen Board Chair Kelly A. Lore Clerk of the Board OCSD 15-XX-2 RETURN TO AGENDA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 15-XX was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 28th day of October 2015, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 28'h day of October 2015. Kelly A. Lore Clerk of the Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District OCSD 15-XX-3 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Terminology Glossary Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations AQMD Air Quality Management District ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand CARB California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Clean Water Act CWEA California Water Environment Association EIR Environmental Impact Report EMT Executive Management Team EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease FSSD Facilities Support Services Department gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) ICS Incident Command System IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan LOS Level of Service MGD Million gallons per day NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NWRI National Water Research Institute O&M Operations and Maintenance OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCWD Orange County Water District GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TDS Total Dissolved Solids TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load TSS Total Suspended Solids WDR Waste Discharge Requirements WEF Water Environment Federation WERF Water Environment Research Foundation Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the DrT for that air sample. Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse effect"). Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant. Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.