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Home My WebLink About07-11-2022 LaPA Committee Meeting Complete Agenda Packet ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361 on September 16, 2021, which, in part, addresses the conduct of public meetings in light of the continued State of Emergency order. Effective October 1, 2021, AB 361 suspends the requirements located in California Government Code, Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Paragraph (3) specifically pertaining to the conduct of public meetings. As such, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors has determined that due to the size of OC San’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and via Internet accessibility. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser by using the link below: Click here to join the meeting We suggest testing joining a Teams meeting on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and instructions on joining a Teams meeting, please click here. Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the name you joined with. Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to present any items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting moderator to avoid inappropriate content. OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE To join the meeting from your phone: Dial (213) 279-1455 When prompted, enter the Phone Conference ID: 697 606 20# All meeting participants may be muted during the meeting to alleviate background noise. If you are muted, please use *6 to unmute. You may also mute yourself on your device. Please raise your hand to speak by use *5, during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone number as identification. NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of Closed Session. If you would like to return to the Open Session portion of the meeting, please login or dial-in to the Teams meeting again and wait in the Lobby for admittance. VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE ONLY The meeting will be available for online viewing only at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx HOW TO SUBMIT A COMMENT You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand as described above or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may also submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO AND DURING MEETINGS For technical assistance before and during the meeting, please call 714-593-7431. For any other questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at 714-593-7433. Thank you, in advance, for your patience in working with these technologies. We appreciate your interest in OC San! July 5, 2022 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Monday, July 11, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. 0 ~SAN 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714.962.2411 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan.gov Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. Serving: Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine La Habra La Palma Los Alamitos Newport Beach Orange Placentia Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park County of Orange Costa Mesa Sanitary District Midway City Sanitary District Irvine Ranch Water District Yorba Linda Water District LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE BOARD MEETING DATE Monday, 07/11/22, 4:00 p.m. 07/27/22 AUGUST DARK 08/24/22 Monday, 09/12/22, 4:30 p.m. 09/28/22 OCTOBER DARK 10/26/22 Monday, 11/14/22, 4:30 p.m. 11/16/22 ** DECEMBER DARK 12/21/22 ** JANUARY DARK 01/25/23 Monday, 02/06/23 * 02/22/23 Monday, 03/13/23, 4:30 p.m. 03/22/23 Monday, 04/10/23, 4:00 p.m. 04/26/23 Monday, 05/08/23, 4:30 p.m. 05/24/23 JUNE DARK 06/28/23 * Meeting will be held on the first Monday of the month ** Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month ROLL CALL LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meeting Date: July 11, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. Adjourn: COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7) Jesus J. Silva, Chair Kim Carr, Vice-Chair Anthony Kuo, Member-At-Large Andrew Nguyen, Member-At-Large John Withers, Member-At-Large Chad Wanke, Board Chair Ryan Gallagher, Board Vice-Chair OTHERS Brad Hogin, General Counsel STAFF Jim Herberg, General Manager Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 03/07/2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR ALTERNATE DIRECTOR Anaheim Stephen Faessel Gloria Ma’ae Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Art Brown Connor Traut Cypress Paulo Morales Anne Hertz-Mallari Fountain Valley Patrick Harper Ted Bui Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Nick Dunlap Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Kim Carr Dan Kalmick Irvine Anthony Kuo Farrah N. Khan La Habra Rose Espinoza Steve Simonian La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos Ron Bates NONE Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Kim Nichols Chip Monaco Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Nelida Mendoza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard Villa Park Chad Zimmerman Robert Collacott Sanitary/Water Districts Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten Art Perry Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Mark Nguyen Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Douglas Reinhart Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Ted Lindsey County Areas Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner Doug Chaffee LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 11, 2022 - 4:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) 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 POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San’s website at www.ocsan.gov 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. AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. MEETING AUDIO: An audio recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (714) 593-7433. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days before the meeting. FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT: General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7300 Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550 Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7310 Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7202 Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7365 Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450 Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 11, 2022 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Clerk of the Board PUBLIC COMMENTS: Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand (directions provided in the Special Notice attached to this agenda) or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. REPORTS: The Board Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1.2022-2414APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held May 9, 2022. Originator:Kelly Lore Page 1 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 11, 2022 Agenda Report 05-09-2022 LaPA Committee Minutes Attachments: NON-CONSENT: 2.2022-2405LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Federal Legislative Update - ENS Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Presentation - ENS Legislative Update State Legislative Update - TPA State Legislative Matrix - TPA Presentation - TPA Legislative Update Grant Tracker 2022 Attachments: 3.2022-2407PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Outreach Report May-June 2022 Attachments: 4.2022-2406PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report PAO Strategic Plan 2022-24 Public Affairs Portfolio FY2021-22 05-09-2022 Presentation - PAO Draft Strat Plan FY22-24 Attachments: Page 2 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 11, 2022 INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the Committee meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee on September 12, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Page 3 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2414 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:1. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held May 9, 2022. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure, an accurate record of each meeting will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Resolution No. OC SAN 21-04 ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·Minutes of the LaPA Committee meeting held May 9, 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/1/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Orange County Sanitation District Minutes for the LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Monday, May 9, 2022 4:30 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Committee Chair Jesus J. Silva on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Silva stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via Internet accessibility in accordance with new provisions in California Government Code Section 54953 and Resolution No. OC SAN 22-13, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Chair Silva announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSENT:None STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Mortimer Caparas were present in the Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Jennifer Cabral; Belen Carrillo; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Brian Engeln; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Kelly Newell; Wally Ritchie; and Thomas Vu were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources; and Cori Takkinen, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA), were in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: Chair Silva and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2291 Originator: Kelly Lore Page 1 of 4 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes May 9, 2022 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held April 11, 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None NON-CONSENT: 2.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 2022-2287 Originator: Jim Herberg Principal Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias provided a brief verbal update to the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of April 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None 3.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2022 YEAR-END REPORT 2022-2296 Originator: Jim Herberg Ms. Covarrubias provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a year-end update of the Public Affairs Strategic Plan. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020 - 2022 Year-End Report. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None Page 2 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes May 9, 2022 ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None Board Chair John Withers departed the meeting at 5:20 p.m. 4.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 2022-2281 Originator: Jim Herberg Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a PFAS update - Water Sector Joint Position, Congressional support, USEPA issues; and Build America/Buy America potential impact if funded for FY 2022. Cori Takkinen, TPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a Sacramento General Overview for 2022 including Senate and Assembly Policy Committees first-house deadlines passed and social distancing requirements in Legislative public spaces; key proposals in Sacramento including Gas Tax rebate, Conservatorship - CARE court, May Revise, and Legislature's budget priorities; $7.5 billion water and drought Senate budget priority proposal; and an overview of changes to 2022 priority legislation of interest. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of April 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: 5.PUBLIC AFFAIRS DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 2022-2272 Originator: Jim Herberg Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the FY 2022-2024 Public Affairs Strategic Plan which included a review of the current situation, the plan, and next steps to be taken. ITEM RECEIVED AS AN: Information Item. Page 3 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes May 9, 2022 DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None. CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Silva declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to the next Regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting to be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 4 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2405 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:2. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating OC San’s legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking Local, State, and Federal funding for projects and programs. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative and grant activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San’s mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation. PROPOSED SOLUTION Continue to work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate OC San’s legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2405 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:2. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local,State,and Federal elected officials,legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry as a whole.Additionally,a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Senator Alex Padilla officially submitted his Community Projects priorities for funding under the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill.As part of the priority list is OC San’s request of $5 million for the Supercritical Water Oxidation project.Previously,Congressman Correa included OC San’s project on his priority list.The request from Senator Padilla is important as it means that both the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations have received OC San’s project request.This increases the prospect that a final spending bill will include the Supercritical Water Oxidation project. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·ENS Resources Legislative Update ·Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources ·Presentation - ENS Legislative Update ·Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) Legislative Update ·State Legislative Matrix - TPA ·Presentation - TPA Legislative Update ·Grant Matrix 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1 | P a g e TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: June 16, 2022 SUBJECT: Washington Update During the past month, federal legislative and regulatory activities focused upon fiscal year (FY) 2023 spending decisions and Community Project Assistance requests, development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations/advisories and Buy America implementation. The following summarizes matters of interest to OC San. • Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Decision making For U.S. Environmental Protect Agency Begins The House formally began marking up agency spending bills for the FY 2023 budget that begins October 1, 2022. As part of this process, the House and Senate will work to advance the twelve individual spending bills by early fall. The House Committee on Appropriations intends to approve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) budget by June 28 and include earmarks (see below). The Senate has not officially announced a schedule to consider spending bills. However, the expectation of a final overall agreement by October 1 is unlikely to be attained. Instead, an omnibus spending bill after the November elections is the likely outcome with a stop gap spending bill maintaining governmental operations through the time that a final spending agreement is reached and enacted. • OC San Community Project Assistance Request Endorsed by Senator Padilla Senator Alex Padilla officially submitted his Community Projects priorities for funding under USEPA’s fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill. As part of the priority list is OC San’s request of $5.5 million to support the development of a PFAS treatment technology – Supercritical Water Oxidation. This request is important as it means that both the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations have received the OC San project request. The fact that the request has been submitted in both chambers helps to increase prospects that a final spending bill will include the requested project assistance. ~-;_-; = .. ' :=. =-' ------------------r; i,i:,------------------ .1,,,,,JJ.. ,,..., ~ 2 | P a g e • Buy America/Build America Application to new statewide emergency water conservation regulations and Program Clarified USEPA continues to develop policy on how it intends to implement the infrastructure law’s (IIJA) mandates to require that federally assisted projects must use American manufactured products. The agency following other federal departments and agencies issued a proposed SRF program- wide waiver on June 15. The proposed waiver would, if adopted, provide that for any project where the sponsor has submitted plans and specs to the state SRF before May 14, 2022 that it would not be required to meet the new condition for federal assistance. The agency is accepting public comments for fifteen days after which we expect the waiver to adopted. The agency still must issue guidance on how it intends implement the mandate as it relates to ongoing projects and Community Project Assistance projects. For now, OC San must await further agency guidance as it might apply to its Community Project Assistance request. However, as discussed with OC San staff, it is appropriate to seek clarification from its partner in the project as to how it intends to comply with the new mandate or whether a need exists for a waiver request for the project. Actual guidance on such a request is expected in the fall. The pending waiver also makes an additional consideration. Under the proposal, projects that do not require plans and specs like pipe replacements would be considered exempt from the mandate if the project was planned prior to the May 14 deadline, assuming the proposal is adopted without modification after the conclusion of the public comment period. • USEPA Issues PFAS/Gen X Health Advisories USEPA continues to advance the implementation of its PFAS Roadmap with regulatory implications for the water sector. This month, the agency issued Health Advisories (HA) for PFAS and Gen X chemicals. Background information was provided to OC San staff on the HA’s impacts. These HA’s establish technical information on the health impacts associated with a chemical, pending a formal rulemaking to set a drinking water standard. The HA’s have no direct impact upon wastewater facilities but could indirectly impact operations as stakeholders in communities may be interested in the impact of PFAS upon wastewater operations due to the agency’s issuance of the HA’s. Upon the publication of the HA’s, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R- WV) issued a scathing statement that the agency had issued HA’s that have no ability to be complied with and could set the stage for the committee to seek from USEPA an explanation and justification on it expects the HA’s to influence the standard setting process. USEPA also continues to assess the toxicity of PFAS as it relates to biosolids management and based upon the final results of studies and assessments, USEPA might impose additional biosolids management standards under the Clean Water Act authorities. 3 | P a g e • PFAS Legislation to Address Cleanups and Liability Efforts to designate PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under Superfund continued to be stalled as legislation has yet to be developed in the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Meanwhile, USEPA continues to assert that it will designate PFAS as hazardous under Superfund through the regulatory process. Stakeholders continue to work with Senate offices to urge a close examination of the agency’s efforts and to seek an exemption from any regulatory mandate the agency might seek to issue. 1 of 7 Federal Legislative Report - June 2022 Bills by Priority & Position Bills High Medium Low Support Monitor Oppose 0 1 2 3 4 5 H ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT • • • 2 of 7 LaPA Bills 12 Bills Bill Id Location Title Summary Status S 3956 United States WIPPES Act Directs Federal Trade Commission to require manufacturers to print "Do Not Flush" labels on non-flushable wipes product packaging and mirrors labeling requirements that are law in California. It also directs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grants program to assist states, utilities, non- profits, and public-private partnerships in education and outreach activities to educate ratepayers on the new label and proper disposal methods. The bill includes a preemption clause requiring states to enact identical labeling practices for covered products. Bill is the companion legislation to House bill H.R. 4602. Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. March 30, 2022 Bill Id Location Title Summary Status S 3957 United States STREAM Act STREAM Act would renew expiring provisions of the WIIN Act. Of note it would provide $750MM for water supply storage, $300 MM for water recycling and $250MM for desalination projects. Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.. March 30, 2022 Bill Id Location Title Summary HR 6591 United States PIPES Act Codifies International Water Services Flushability Group's "(PAS)101: 2020 Criteria for Recognition as a Flushable Product" and require wipes manufacturers to demonstrate and certify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that their wipes product(s) comply with the criteria to be able to market the wipes as "flushable" and/or "sewer and septic safe." 3 of 7 Status The PIPES Act is complementary to the WIPPES Act (HR 4602) that requires wipes manufacturers to label synthetic wet wipes as "Do Not Flush." Introduced. Last Action Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. February 03, 2022 Priority High Position Support Bill Id Location Title Summary Status HR 3684 United States Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Comprehensive infrastructure investment package that provides the biggest infusion of U.S. federal spending on infrastructure in decades, including $55 billion for water infrastructure. The bill also includes a Western Water Infrastructure Title to address U.S. Bureau of Reclamation water infrastructure funding programs. Enacted into law on November 15, 2021. Became Public Law No: 117-58. Passed Last Action Priority Position Became Public Law No: 117-58. November 15, 2021 High Monitor Bill Id Location Title Summary Status HR 4443 United States COMPOST Act Creates a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administered grant program for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and for nonprofits, which would offer three types of grants: planning grants, measurement grants, and reduction grants. Program would be authorized at $200 million for each of the fiscal years 2021-2031. Introduced Last Action Position Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. August 11, 2021 Monitor Bill Id Location HR 4602 United States 4 of 7 Title WIPPES ActSummary Not later than 2 years after enactment, directs FTC, with consultation from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), to require manufacturers of single- use wet wipes print a "Do Not Flush" label notice on non-flushable wet wipes product packaging. FTC will develop guidance for manufacturers to conduct education and outreach campaigns on new labeling requirements and provide consumers with the following information: presence of the new label notice on product packaging, what products have the new label notice, intended effects of label notice on consumer behavior regarding the disposal of the products, and outreach may not promote, advocate, or depict wipes other than the wipes products defined by legislation. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. July 22, 2021 Priority High Position Support Bill Id Location Title Summary Status HR 3622 United States Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Require the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and authorize $200 million in Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the following: Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable PFAS chemicals within two years of bill’s enactment and develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTW's and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTW's with implementation of developed limitations and standards. Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. June 01, 2021 Priority High 5 of 7 Position Monitor Bill Id Location Title Summary Status S 1907 United States Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Companion bill to H.R. 3622. The bill would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and provide Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the following: Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable PFAS chemicals within two years of bill’s enactment and develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTW's and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. • Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTWs with implementation of developed limitations and standards. Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.. May 27, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id Location Title Summary HR 2238 United States Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 Reduces plastic production, increase recycling, and protect frontline communities from toxic emissions from plastic waste by changing the incentives of the industry. Establish clear and visible “Do Not Flush” labeling notice for nonflushable wet wipes product packaging. Labeling requirement mirrors CA law. Establishes a new grants program to support projects that reduce microfiber pollution through improving industry and manufacturing best practices to reduce generation of textile-based microfiber pollution or improving the filtration technology in washing machines and at wastewater treatment plants. Creates USEPA pilot program to study the efficacy and cost 6 of 7 Status effectiveness of tools, technologies, and techniques used to remove and prevent the release of microplastics into the environment. Introduced. Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. March 29, 2021 Priority High Position Support Bill Id Location Title Summary Status Last Action Priority Position S 984 United States Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 Reduces plastic production, increase recycling, and protect frontline communities from toxic emissions from plastic waste by changing the incentives of the industry. Establish clear and visible “Do Not Flush” labeling notice for nonflushable wet wipes product packaging. Labeling requirement mirrors CA law. Establishes a new grants program to support projects that reduce microfiber pollution through improving industry and manufacturing best practices to reduce generation of textile-based microfiber pollution or improving the filtration technology in washing machines and at wastewater treatment plants. Creates USEPA pilot program to study the efficacy and cost effectiveness of tools, technologies, and techniques used to remove and prevent the release of microplastics into the environment. Introduced Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. March 25, 2021. High Support Bill Id Location Title Summary Status HR 1881 United States To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes. Extends the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to up to, but not exceeding, 10 years from the current 5 years, for a municipality. Introduced. Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. March 15, 2021. 7 of 7 Priority HighPosition Monitor Bill Id Location Title Summary Status Last Action Priority Position HR 1015 United States Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act Increases the authorization level for the Title XVI Program to $500 million from the current $50 million and makes it a permanent program. The bill strikes requirement that projects must be in drought or disaster areas and strikes the requirement that the projects need to be designated in an appropriations legislation. Introduced. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. March 15, 2021 High Support 7/5/2022 1 July 11, 2022 Page 1 Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations PFAS/PFOA Liability Build America/Buy America Supreme Court Climate Decision Page 2 1 2 7/5/2022 2 House Committee Approves United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Spending OC San Community Project Request Senate Community Project Request Status Outlook for Enactment of Project Assistance Page 3 Congressional Directives on PFAS Liability USEPA Issues Regulatory Update: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/Effluent Limitations Guidelines Biosolids Management Standards Drinking Water Health Advisories Page 4 3 4 7/5/2022 3 State Revolving Loan Fund - Buy America Programmatic Waiver Limited WIFIA Programmatic Waiver Broad Buy America Application to Earmarks Applies Only to FY 2022 Funding and Future Proposed Federal Rule to Require Project Labor Agreements (Federal Acquisition Rule) Page 5 Questions Page 6 5 6 M E M O R A N D U M To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs Date: June 17, 2022 Subject: Monthly Legislative Report State Legislative Update On Monday, the Legislature approved a budget bill, SB 154, which puts forth a plan for how the state will expend $300 billion over the next fiscal year. While the passage of this bill meets the Legislature’s constitutional obligation to approve a budget by June 15, the bill does not represent a comprehensive budget agreement with the Newsom Administration. As such, negotiations over a complete budget package will continue and a final budget will be implemented through additional budget trailer bills that are likely to materialize in the coming weeks. The Legislature and Governor’s Office still have some significant issues to resolve before a final budget can be reached, including economic relief for inflation and high gas prices, funding for key transportation priorities, and the overall level of funding that will be directed to ongoing programs versus one-time spending. SB 154 will now head to the Governor’s Desk for his consideration. It is possible that the Governor will not sign the bill immediately, but instead wait until a complete budget agreement is reached before acting on the measure. Ultimately, the Governor has until June 30 to take action on the budget bill, which may include line-item vetoes. The budget bill is essentially a framework that includes priority areas and topline proposed spending amounts but does not include specific allocations and distribution methods. Details will be hashed out over the summer through various trailer bills and budget bill junior amendments, which will contain the implementing language and do not require adherence to constitutional deadlines. T WNSEND PUBL C AFFAIRS EST TPA 19 8 2 Update on Brown Act Modernization Legislation The month of June featured numerous developments related to Brown Act modernization legislation, which seeks to update flexibility allowances instated by Governor Newsom’s executive orders, and subsequent legislation enacted by AB 361 (R. Rivas, Statutes of 2021). Developments included: • AB 1944 (Lee) sought to expand Brown Act flexibility by allowing elected members of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, regardless of the existing state of emergency. Some legislators voiced concerns about the bill’s potential to jeopardize accountability for local officials to participate in person in meetings. As such, a series of stringent amendments were proposed to restrict the use of teleconferencing to cases of medical emergency and limit total number of meetings an elected official could participate remotely, along with other transparency requirements. Assembly Member Lee has since announced he will hold the bill, meaning it will no longer progress during the 2022 Legislative Session. • AB 2449 (Rubio) allows, until January 1, 2028, members of a legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting, and without making each teleconference location accessible to the public, under specified conditions. AB 2449 was amended to require a brief description of the reasoning for a member’s remote participation on the meeting agenda, limits member teleconferencing to no more than three consecutive months, and sunsets at the beginning of 2028. Additionally, recent amendments added a provision that would amend the Brown Act beyond the scope of current law by adding various language access and other non-discrimination laws that are not currently within the existing statute. This would mean that all meetings subject to Brown Act requirements would be subject to these new requirements – not just those utilizing teleconferencing under specified conditions. As such, numerous local government and local agency associations are maintaining an Oppose Unless Amended position to the bill. State Water Board Moves to Increase Water Conservation Efforts Last month, the State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously to implement a statewide ban on the watering of non-functional turf in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, as well as regulations requiring local agencies to implement water use restrictions. These new regulations come amid projections that available water supplies may be 20% lower than average due to extreme weather conditions, which includes drought. The regulation also requires all urban water suppliers to implement conservation actions under level two of their water shortage contingency plans. Level two water shortage contingency plans are meant to address up to a 20% shortage of water supplies. In addition to implementing level two actions, the regulation requires urban water suppliers to fast-track supply and demand assessments to plan for potential extended dry conditions. Level two actions often include limiting outdoor irrigation to certain days or hours, increasing patrolling to identify water waste, and increasing water conservation outreach communications. 3 However, about half of the state’s 436 water suppliers (both urban water retailers and wholesalers) have not yet activated level two, and 36 have not submitted drought plans. Thus, the emergency regulation will require those suppliers who have not yet activated level two requirements to do so once the regulation becomes effective. The approved regulation will be submitted to the Office of Administrative Law, or OAL, for approval. Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Last month, the California Business Roundtable (CBRT) announced they will not get the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” on the November 2022 ballot. Instead, they will try again for 2024. The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would amend the California Constitution to restrict the ability of the state, local governments, and the electorate to approve or collect taxes, fees, and other revenues. It would require voter approval of all state taxes, would further restrict local fee authority by limiting it to the “minimum amount necessary” to provide government services, and would require voter approval for local measures such as franchise fees. Its provisions would make it easier to challenge local revenue measures by increasing the burden of proof on local agencies while disallowing an agency’s characterization of a measure from being considered in court. The measure would prohibit city charter amendments that provide for any revenue whatsoever from being submitted to the electorate. It would also prohibit local agencies from placing advisory measures on the same ballot as any general revenue measure and would raise the threshold for voter approval of local revenue measures proposed by initiative to two-thirds. Notably, the threshold to pass this measure is only by majority vote. To be placed on the November 2022 ballot, the measure must garner no less than 997,139 total signatures by August 2, 2022. On March 16, 2022, the Secretary of State’s Office reported that the measure gathered 25% of its required signatures, signaling the proponent’s campaign funding stability and momentum. However, with this news, the measure will no longer appear on the ballot for voter consideration. Priority Legislation Updates SB 1157 (Hertzberg) – Indoor Residential Water Use Standards (OC San Oppose Unless Amended) SB 1157 lowers the statewide indoor residential water use standard from 55 gallons per capita daily (GPCD) to 47 GPCD beginning January 1, 2025 and from 50 GPCD to 42 GPCD beginning January 1, 2030. The water and wastewater community have been in an oppose unless amended positions since the bill was introduced this year. During the latest Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee hearing, the Author agreed to accept Committee amendments that maintained the indoor residential water use targets, but also added further requirements for studies and variance considerations. Some of the water and wastewater community, including associations, have moved closer to a Neutral stance on the bill since the amendments have been adopted. 4 AB 2247 (Bloom) – PFAS Publicly accessible reporting platform (OC San Supports) AB 2247 requires manufacturers of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are sold, offered for sale, or distributed into the state to register the PFAS or the product or product component containing intentionally added PFAS on a publicly accessible reporting platform created by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (ICC). OC San supports source control and information based bills such as AB 2247 that will help track and inform treatment decisions based on PFAS. AB 2247 was able to pass the Assembly Floor in May due in part to OC San’s support and efforts to engage with members of the OC Delegation to advocate on their position. OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1001 C. Garcia [D]Amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to 1) require mitigation to compensate for adverse air or water quality impacts in a disadvantaged community (DAC) to mitigate those impacts directly in the affected community and 2) require all public agencies implementing CEQA to give consideration to the principles of environmental justice by ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Air Quality - Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. ACC-OC - Oppose LOCC - Watch CASA - Disapprove CSDA - Oppose ACWA - Oppose AB 1240 Ting [D]Requires the Air Resources Board (ARB) to prepare an updated report on specified issues related to indoor air quality. Requires ARB, on or before January 1, 2025, to submit to the Legislature an addendum updating its prior indoor air quality report. Requires ARB to consider updates on potential health effects from ozone-emitting consumer products, natural gas sources, and per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances (PFAS). Currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Air Quality - Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 1724 Stone [D]Current law, to protect public health and water quality, regulates a broad range of consumer products and processes, including water softeners, water treatment devices, and backflow prevention devices, among others.This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2024, that all washing machines sold as new in California contain a microfiber filtration system. The bill would also require all state-owned washing machines to contain a microfiber filtration system. Dead Support State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - NYC ACWA - Watch AB 1774 Seyarto [R]This bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt rules of court applicable to actions or proceedings brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the certification or adoption of an environmental impact report for water conveyance or storage projects, or the granting of project approvals, including any appeals to the court of appeal or the Supreme Court, to be resolved, to the extent feasible, within 270 days of the filing of the certified record of proceedings with the court to an action or proceeding seeking judicial review of the lead agency’s action related to those projects. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Watch ACWA - Watch Proposed Legislation 2022 High Priority OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1817 Ting [D]Would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2024, any person from distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any textile articles that contain regulated PFAS, and requires a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when replacing regulated PFAS in textile articles to comply with these provisions. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and will be heard on June 29 Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 1944 Lee [D]Current law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, requires, with specified exceptions, that all meetings of a legislative body of a local agency, as those terms are defined, be open and public and that all persons be permitted to attend and participate. Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with those specified teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. This bill would specify that if a member of a legislative body elects to teleconference from a location that is not public, the address does not need to be identified in the notice and agenda or be accessible to the public when the legislative body has elected to allow members to participate via teleconferencing. Allows, until January 1, 2030, members of a legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and without making each teleconference location accessible to the public, under specified conditions. Author has pulled the bill for consideration. Will not move forward this year Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - Watch LOCC - Support CASA - Watch CSDA - Watch ACWA - Watch/Amend AB 1985 Rivas [D]Current law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), in consultation with the state board, to adopt regulations to achieve these organic waste reduction goals, including a requirement intended to meet the goal that not less than 20% of edible food that is currently disposed of be recovered for human consumption by 2025. This bill would require CalRecycle to compile and maintain on its internet website a list, organized by ZIP Code, of information regarding persons or entities that produce and have available state organic waste products and update the list at least every 6 months. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and will be heard on June 29 Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Sponsor CASA - Support if Amended CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2026 Friedman [D]Would prohibit an online retailer that sells or offers for sale and ships purchased products in or into the state from using single-use plastic packaging that consists of shipping envelopes, cushioning, or void fill to package or transport the products, on and after January 1, 2024, for large online retailers, as defined, and on and after January 1, 2026, for small online retailers, as defined. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer, retailer, producer, or other distributor that sells or offers for sale and ships purchased products in or into the state from using expanded or extruded polystyrene packaging to package or transport the products, except as provided. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2041 E. Garcia [D]Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to take specified actions if the state board adopts a primary drinking water standard with a compliance period for which public water systems are given a designated period of time to install necessary measures, including, but not limited to, installation of water treatment systems, to comply with the primary drinking water standard without being held in violation of the primary drinking water standard. Those actions would include, among other actions, developing a financial plan to assist public water systems that will require financial assistance in procuring and installing the necessary measures. Dead Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - Watch AB 2247 Bloom [D]This bill would require the Department of Toxic Substances Control to work with the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse to establish, on or before January 1, 2024, a publicly accessible reporting platform to collect information about PFAS and products or product components containing regulated PFAS, as defined, being sold, offered for sale, distributed, or offered for promotional purposes in, or imported into, the state. This bill w ould require a manufacturer to provide, within 30 days, a certificate attesting that the manufacturer’s PFAS or product or product component containing PFAS complies with certain requirements. The bill would subject a manufacturer who violates this requirement to civil penalties not to exceed $2,500 per day, up to a maximum of $100,000 for each violation. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee Support State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - Co- Sponsor CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 2357 Ting [D]Current law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, as defined, and requires, except as provided, a local agency disposing of surplus land to comply with certain notice requirements before disposing of the land or participating in negotiations to dispose of the land with a prospective transferee, particularly that the local agency send a notice of availability to specified entities that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest in surplus land, as specified. Under current law, if the local agency receives a notice of interest, the local agency is required to engage in good faith negotiations with the entity desiring to purchase or lease the surplus land. This bill would also require the department to maintain on its internet website a listing of all entities, including housing sponsors, that have notified the department of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low- and moderate-income housing. Author has pulled the bill for consideration. Will not move forward this year Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - NYC CASA - NYC CSDA -NYC ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2374 Bauer-Kahan [D]Under current law, the dumping of commercial quantities of waste, as defined, is punishable as a misdemeanor and also includes escalating fines. This bill would increase the maximum fine for the dumping of commercial quantities of waste from $3000 to $5000 for the first conviction, from $6000 to $10,000 for the second conviction, and from $10,000 to $20,000 for the third and any subsequent convictions. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2387 E. Garcia [D]Would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2022, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $7,430,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparation, flood protection, extreme heat mitigation, and workforce development programs. This bill contains other related provisions. Held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Watch Guiding Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support if Amended CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor if amended AB 2428 Ramos [D]The Mitigation Fee Act, requires a local agency that establishes, increases, or imposes a fee as a condition of approval of a development project to, among other things, determine a reasonable relationship between the fee’s use and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed. The Mitigation Fee Act also imposes additional requirements for fees imposed to provide for an improvement to be constructed to serve a development project, or which is a fee for public improvements, as specified, including that the fees be deposited in a separate capital facilities account or fund. This bill would require a local agency that requires a qualified applicant, as described, to deposit fees for improvements, as described, into an escrow account as a condition for receiving a conditional use permit or equivalent development permit to expend the fees within 5 years of the deposit. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2449 Rubio [D]Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with specified teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. This bill would authorize a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with those specified teleconferencing requirements if at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body participates in person from a singular location clearly identified on the agenda that is open to the public and situated within the local agency’s jurisdiction. The bill would impose prescribed requirements for this exception relating to notice, agendas, the means and manner of access, and procedures for disruptions. The bill would require the legislative body to implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with federal law. Currently in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support in Concept CASA - Support CSDA - Watch ACWA - Support/Amend AB 2536 Grayson [D]Current law requires a local agency that conducts an impact fee nexus study to follow certain standards and practices, as specified. Current law also requires a local agency to hold at least one open and public meeting prior to levying a new fee or service charge, as specified. This bill would, on and after January 1, 2023, require a local agency that imposes fees for water connections or sewer connections, or imposes capacity charges, as provided, and that conducts a study to support the estimate of the reasonable cost of providing the service to follow certain standards and practices, as defined and specified. Currently in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Neutral CSDA - Neutral ACWA - Neutral AB 2647 Levine [D]The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the meetings of the legislative body of a local agency to be conducted openly and publicly, with specified exceptions. Current law makes agendas of public meetings and other writings distributed to the members of the governing board disclosable public records, with certain exceptions. Current law requires a local agency to make those writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates. This bill would instead require a local agency to make those writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates or post the writings on the local agency’s internet website in a position and manner that makes it clear that the writing relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting. Currently in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Sponsor CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 2771 Friedman [D]Would prohibit a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS. Currently in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee Support State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2787 Quirk [D]The Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law prohibits a person from selling or offering for promotional purposes in the state any personal care products containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse- off product, including, but not limited to, toothpaste. This bill would, on and after specified dates that vary based on the product, ban the sale, distribution in commerce, or offering for promotional purposes in the state of designated products, such as leave-in cosmetics products and waxes and polishes, if the products contain intentionally added microplastics, as defined. The bill would exclude from this ban products consisting, in whole or in part, of specified substances or mixtures containing microplastics. The bill would make a violator liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per day for each violation. Dead Support Guiding Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC AB 2811 Bennett [D]This bill would require, commencing January 1, 2024, all newly constructed nonresidential buildings with a total gross floor area of 100,000 square feet or more be constructed with dual plumbing to allow the use of nonpotable water sources for all applicable nonpotable water demands and provide for the collection, onsite treatment, and reuse of available onsite rainwater, graywater, and foundation drainage. The bill would establish exemptions to these requirements, including waiver by the board on a project-by-project basis if the board finds that strict compliance would have a significant adverse impact on public health, downstream water rights, water quality, operation of a sewer collection or treatment system, or plant life, fish, or wildlife. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - Not Favor SB 45 Portantino [D]This bill directs CalRecycle to, in consultation with ARB, to provide assistance to local jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, any funding appropriated by the Legislature in the annual Budget, to help them comply with SB 1383 regulations. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - Monitor LOCC - Watch CASA - Support if amended CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC SB 54 Allen [D]This bill would establish the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act, which would prohibit producers of single-use, disposable packaging or single-use, disposable food service ware products from offering for sale, selling, distributing, or importing in or into the state such packaging or products that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2032, unless they are recyclable or compostable. Currently in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support in Concept CASA - NYC CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 230 Portantino [D]Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to establish, maintain, and direct an ongoing, dedicated program called the Constituents of Emerging Concern Program to assess the state of information and recommend areas for further study on, among other things, the occurrence of constituents of emerging concern (CEC) in drinking water sources and treated drinking water. The bill would require the state board to convene, by an unspecified date, the Science Advisory Panel to review and provide recommendations to the state board on CEC for further action, among other duties. The bill would require the state board to provide an annual report to the Legislature on the ongoing work conducted by the panel. Currently in the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and will be heard on June 28 Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor SB 891 Hertzberg [D]Current law requires, when applying to a city or a county for an initial business license or business license renewal, a person who conducts a business operation that is a regulated industry, as defined, to demonstrate enrollment with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program by providing specified information, under penalty of perjury, on the application, including, among other things, the Standard Industrial Classification Code for the business, and an applicable identification number, as specified. Current law applies these provisions to all applications for initial business licenses and business license renewals submitted on and after January 1, 2020. This bill would require the city or county to make the applicable identification number available to the public upon request, as provided. Currently in the Assembly Local Government Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC SB 892 Hurtado [D]Would require the Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to develop, propose, and adopt reporting requirements applicable to companies and cooperatives in the food and agriculture industry if they identify a significant and verified cyber threat or active cyberattack. The bill would require a water and wastewater systems sector entity serving more than 3,300 people to report their risk assessments and emergency response plan required by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, the Department of Water Resources, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Currently in the Assembly Emergency Management Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Security - Support funding for the hardening of essential regional facilities such as water recycling and sewer collection and recycling sites. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Neutral ACWA - Watch SB 991 Newman [D]This bill, until January 1, 2033, authorizes local agencies, defined as any city, county, city and county, or special district authorized by law to provide for the production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of any water from any source, to use the progressive design-build process for public works projects in excess of $5,000,000, similar to the progressive design- build process authorized for use by the Director of General Services. The bill would require specified information to be verified under penalty of perjury. Passed the Assembly Local Government Committee and is currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Support Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 1157 Hertzberg [D]Existing law, until January 1, 2025, establishes 55 gallons per capita daily as the standard for indoor residential water use. Existing law establishes, beginning January 1, 2025, the greater of 52.5 gallons per capita daily or a standard recommended by the department and the board as the standard for indoor residential water use, and beginning January 1, 2030, establishes the greater of 50 gallons per capita daily or a standard recommended by the department and the board as the standard for indoor residential water use. The bill would instead require that from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2030, the standard for indoor residential water use be 47 gallons per capita daily and beginning January 1, 2030, the standard be 42 gallons per capita daily. Passed the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee and is currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Oppose Unless Amended Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Water Quality and Supply - Support legislation and regulation that promote improved water use efficiency through state assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. ACC-OC - Oppose LOCC - Watch CASA - Oppose Unless Amended CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - Oppose Unless Amended SB 1345 Ochoa-Bogh [R]This bill revises various provisions in the Dig Safe Act related to operator and excavator responsibilities when preparing for and conducting excavations. The Dig Safe Act excludes non-pressurized sewer lines, storm drains, and drain lines from the definition of “subsurface installations.” SB 1345 repeals that exclusion. The Dig Safe Act also exempts Caltrans, as an operator of subsurface installations, from being a member of, participating in, and sharing in the costs of a regional notification center (RNC). SB 1345 repeals that exemption on January 1, 2025. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Oppose CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - NYC Legend: ACC-OC - Association of California Cities, Orange County LOCC - League of California Cities NYC - Not Yet Considered CASA - California Association of Sanitation Agencies ACWA - Association of California Water Agencies CSDA - California Special Districts Association 7/5/2022 1 WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM SACRAMENTO • WASHINGTON, DC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • CENTRAL CALIFORNIA • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Legislative And Public Affairs Committee Update July 11, 2022 Page 2 Sacramento General Overview 2022 • Budget passed June 29 - $300 billion • Second house policy committee deadline – July 1 o Summer Recess: July 1 – August 1 • Legislative Session ends on August 31 OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 1 2 OC6 SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 7/5/2022 2 Page 3 Adopted Budget Provisions Healthcare expansion $9.5 billion inflation relief rebate $180 million for organic waste infrastructure $19 billion multi‐year climate package Building reserves/rainy day fund OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 Slide 4 AB 2247 (Bloom) – PFAS Reporting Platform Requires manufacturers to register PFAS or the product or product component containing intentionally added PFAS on a publicly accessible reporting platform. Requires the registry to be created by DTSC and continuously updated by the manufacturer of PFAS. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 3 4 7/5/2022 3 Slide 5 SB 991 (Newman) – Progressive Design Build Authorizes local water agencies to use the progressive design‐ build method of project delivery for specified projects. OC San involved in requesting amendments to maintain negotiating powers and innovative solutions . Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 Slide 6 SB 1157 (Hertzberg) – Indoor Residential Water Use Reduces the indoor residential water use standard to 47 GPCD by 2030 and 42 GPCD after 2030. Negotiated amendments include additional variances and another DWR study on the impacts of achieving the 2030 study. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 5 6 7/5/2022 4 Page 7 2022 Priority Legislation of Interest Bill Author Description Status AB 1724 Stone [D] Requires all state‐owned washing machines to contain a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of 100 microns or smaller Dead AB 2449 Rubio [D] Until January 1, 2026, authorizes members of a local legislative body to meet via teleconferencing without noticing their teleconference locations and making them publicly accessible under certain conditions Passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 9‐1 AB 2771 Friedman [D] Would prohibit any person from distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any textile articles that contain intentionally added regulated PFAS. Requires least toxic alternative Passed the Senate Health Committee 8‐1 AB 2787 Quirk [D] Would establish a Constituents of Emerging Concern Program to recommend areas for further study on the occurrence of CECs in drinking water Dead OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 Page 8 Cori Takkinen Vice President CTakkinen@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com Eric O’Donnell Senior Associate EODonnell@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com Thank You OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: July 11, 2022 7 8 OC ~SAN T ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT WNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EST TPA 1 98 OC San's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2022 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying for Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing Y/N PHMSA Natural Gas Distribution Safety and Modernization Grant Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant has funds available for municipality- or community-owned utilities (not including for profit entities) to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their natural gas distribution pipeline system or portions thereof, or to acquire equipment to (1) reduce incidents and fatalities and (2) avoid economic losses. Estimated Total Program Funding:$196,000,000 Award Ceiling: $45,000,000 N/A No Interplant Gas Pipeline This grant is for natural gas distribution pipeline systems, therefore, the OCSan digester pipeline would not be eligible under this program. The FY 2022 NGDISM Grant Program is open to the following entities: a. Municipality-owned utilities operating a natural gas distribution system b. Community-owned utilities operating a natural gas distribution system. N/A 7/25/2022 Infrastructure N/A The Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (WIIN) The Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity allows for sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are congressionally authorized or are eligible under section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act to request cost-shared funding for planning, design and/or construction of those Projects. Water reclamation and reuse projects provide improved efficiency, flexibility during water shortages and diversifies the water supply. Reclamation is making up to $20 million available for those projects authorized under the WIIN Act. $3 million No Final Expansion of GWRS Headworks (P2-122) The Sanitation District developed a proposal in 2019 that could be used as a basis for a new submittal. $20 million or 25% of project costs whichever is less. 6/28/2019 Water/ Infrastructure N/A Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying for Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing Y/N Organics Grant Program (CalRecycle) The grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California- generated green materials, food materials, and/or Alternative Daily Cover being sent to landfills. TBD if FY 2022 Grant Applications will be available. It is possible that other organics related applications will also be available. TBD TBD Food-Waste Co-Digestion facility at Plant No.2 in Huntington Beach to accept up to 150 wet tons per day (wtpd) of pre- processed source separated organics. We will review the possible funding opportunity to determine if it is a fit for the Sanitation District. TBD TBD Energy/Recycling Pending NOFA Proposition 1 IRWM Grant The Proposition 1 IRWM Grant Program, administered by DWR, provides funding for projects that help meet the long-term water needs of the state, including: Assisting water infrastructure systems adapt to climate change; Providing incentives throughout each watershed to collaborate in managing the region's water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure; and Improving regional water self-reliance, while reducing reliance on Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Due to negotiations between OC stakeholders and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), $7.18 Million from the Santa Ana IRWM Project Funding Area designated for North and Central Orange County. TBD TBD TBD No Projects Currently Identified We will review the possible funding opportunity to determine if it is a fit for the Sanitation District. TBD TBD Water TBD FEDERAL STATE Updated 6/20/2022 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2407 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:3. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities ·Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is well-recognized within the water/wastewater industry; however, within our service area there is limited knowledge by our customers of the important work we do to protect public health and the environment. In general, the customers we serve do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect our sewer lines, our treatment plants, and the quality of water we supply to the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours, community outreach, education, and general communication via OC San’s website, social media outlets, and direct mailings, we can educate the community, local agencies, and businesses on our messaging such as the What2Flush program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids, and our source control program. This, in turn, helps improve the quality of wastewater that is recycled or released to the ocean. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2407 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:3. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the community,local agencies,and area businesses about OC San,we may not have the support necessary to deliver our mission. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 Outreach Report An outreach report that includes tours,website postings,social media postings,construction notifications, speaking engagements, and more is included as an attachment to this Agenda Report. Tours As COVID-19 restrictions have eased,small in-person tours,with exception,have been approved. This month we provided nine tours including a few in person tours for our Board Members.We reached a total of 69 people. Social Media Over the last two months, we have remained very active on our social media accounts. ·Facebook: 35 posts and reached 5.6k people ·Twitter: 19 posts and reached 5.4k people ·Instagram: 22 posts and had 3.3k reached ·LinkedIn: 8 posts and had 7.3k reached Presentations/Events During the last two months,employees presented to UCLA on Water Reclamation at OC San, participated in the OC Green Expo in Anaheim to provide an update on sewer construction in the city, participated in the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)-Meet the Experts panel to discuss community outreach research,presented at the Huntington Beach Southeast Council Meeting,and spoke at a Construction Networking event about OC San’s Capital Improvement Program. Over 400 people were reached through these five events. Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy OC San held its first ever Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy to educate and inform the community on the various programs,initiatives,and efforts led by OC San.There was a total of 20 participants from throughout the service area and neighboring agencies.The Academy featured four workshops presented by OC San staff and focused on:Who We Are and What We Do,OC San in a Nutshell, Capital Improvement Program,and Environmental Services.Participants who attended all four sessions graduated from the Academy at the June Board Meeting where they virtually received a certificate of completion. The next session will be held in Fall 2022. Construction Outreach OC San continues to keep the communities informed of construction activities throughout our service area.There are currently active projects in Fountain Valley,Los Alamitos,Seal Beach,Westminster, Buena Park,Anaheim,and within both of our facilities.Website,email,social media,text alerts,and notifications continue to be distributed as the projects progress. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2407 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:3. Member Agency Outreach Toolkit Every quarter a toolkit is distributed to our member agencies with content of interest to be shared on their social media,websites,newsletters,and any other communication platforms.This quarter’s topic focused on What2Flush and the impacts of using the toilet as a trash can. Internal Communication As part of our efforts to keep employees informed of OC San happenings,a variety of communication methods are used.There are daily posts on the intranet -The San Box,weekly emails are distributed on hot topics for the week,a monthly bathroom publication with general updates,and the employee newsletter,The Pipeline, which is distributed every two months. Awards National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) NACWA awarded the Platinum Peak Performance Award to OC San Plant Nos.1 and 2.The Platinum Awards recognize 100%compliance with permits over a consecutive five-year period.OC San has been a Platinum Peak Performance winner for eight years in a row. Communicator Awards OC San was awarded two Silver Distinction awards,one for the OC San Annual Report for 2020- 2021 and the second for the CIP Annual Report for 2020-2021.The Communicator Award sis the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement. This is OC San’s fourth year submitting and receiving awards. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Outreach and Media Summary Report - May and June 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Outreach and Media Summary May and June 2022 OC San Public Affairs Off ice OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Table of Contents OUTREACH REPORT…………………………………………………………PAGE 1 FACEBOOK POSTINGS ……………………………………………...............PAGE 3 TWITTER POSTINGS …………………………………………………………PAGE 8 INSTAGRAM POSTINGS………………………………………………………PAGE 10 LINKEDIN POSTINGS………………………………………………………....PAGE 12 NEWS ARTICLES……………………………………………………………………………. PAGE 17 Outreach Report May-June 2022 Date Tours Attendees Tour Guide 04/22/2022 Director Hernandez 1 Jim Herberg 05/18/2022 Joint GWRS/OC San Tour 27 Jim Herberg 05/18/2022 New OC San Employee Tour 14 Jim Herberg 05/19/2022 Alt. Director Kalmick 1 Jim Herberg 05/19/2022 Open Virtual Tour 4 Deirdre Bingman 05/26/2022 Vanguard Nursing Tour 4 Cortney Light 05/31/2022 Alt. Director Ma’ae 4 Jim Herberg 06/07/2022 CSUF Nursing Tour 12 Cortney Light 06/22/2022 Tour for Yokogawa 2 Rob Thompson Date Speaking Engagements/Events Attendees Presenter 05/03/2022 Construction Outreach Event 17 Jim Herberg 05/12/2022 Wastewater 101 Session 1 19 John Withers/ Jim Herberg/ Lorenzo Tyner/Rob Thompson 05/19/2022 Wastewater 101 Session 2 16 Jim Spears/ Don Stokes/ Riaz Moinuddin 05/24/2022 Speaking Engagement for UCLA on Water Reclamation at OC San 60 Eros Yong 05/25/2022 HB Southeast Council 20 Daisy Covarrubias 05/26/2022 Wastewater 101 Session 3 9 Jeff Mohr/ Dean Fisher/ Eros Yong 05/31/2022 CASA Meet the Experts 68 Daisy Covarrubias 06/09/2022 Wastewater 101 Session 4 9 Mark Kawamoto/ Sam Choi/ Tom Meregillano 06/11/2022 OC Green Expo 200 Pegah Behraven/ Dana Andrews/ Julio Montes 06/16/2022 Construction Network Speaking Engagement 25 Raul Cuellar, Justin Fenton, Marianne Kleine 1 Project Area Construction Outreach Notifications # of People Reached Website Posts and Text Alerts Anaheim/ Buena Park Project Update 4,000 2 website alert Huntington Beach Project Update – pile driving notice 1,150 1 website alert Los Alamitos/ Seal Beach Project Update – Oak St. notification 2,500 3 website post/ 2 text alert Westminster Project Update 370 3 website post / 3 text alert External Communications Distribution # of People Reached 5 Minutes Per Month Two 432 Board Member Talking Points Two 100 Website Posts 12 posts 351 views Facebook 35 posts 5.6 k reached Twitter 19 tweets 5.4 k reached Instagram 22 posts 3.3 k reached LinkedIn 8 posts 7.3 k reached 2 Facebook Posts May-June 2022 3 I I Page overview Discovery 0 Post reach 918 ••• ... ~ Post engagement 446 ti New Page Followers 9 Interactions • Reactions 106 • Comments 8 ,. Shares 5 I" Photo views 103 ~ Link clicks 12 4 Posts Last 90 Days Date v A new special of TINY HOMES -OC San Edition. Today we Post Reach Engagement feature a soccer cleat that includes a large viewing deck and 463 62 rope to ensure your storage items don't float away. Perfect ... Tue, Jun 14 Work on the the Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project continues Post Reach Engagement with work on Oak St. in the City of Los Alamitos. Visit 107 1 ocsan.gov/LosAlamitos for more info. @CiCity of Los ... Sun, Jun 12 Construction doesn't just happen, projects are assesed and Post Reach Engagement planned before any actual work on that project starts. For 188 20 more info visit: ... Fri, Jun 10 The OC San Ocean Monitoring team is made up of highly Post Reach Engagement experienced individuals from different backgrounds who all 45 28 have one thing in common. Their passion for the ocean an ... Wed, Jun 8 The OC San Ocean Monitoring team is made up of highly Post Reach Engagement experienced individuals from different background who all 41 12 have one thing in common. Their passion for the Ocean an ... Wed, Jun 8 And the Award goes to ... OC San! We were awarded with the Post Reach Engagement .--~ NACWA Peak Performance Award and 2 Communicator 104 30 Awards. Visit ocsan.gov for more info about why we were ... Fri, Jun 3 The Administration Committee Meeting is happening next Post Reach Engagement istrict Wednesday (06/08/22) at 5 p.m. Click here to view the 52 4 ALIFOANIA agenda: Thu, Jun 2 We are looking for a great candidate to join our Engineering Post Reach Engagement team! To view the requirements and apply visit 160 7 ocsan.gov/jobs #JobsinWastewater #OCSanJobs Wed, Jun 1 Today we honor all who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Post Reach Engagement freedom. May we never forget! #MemorialDay 243 16 Mon, May 30 One of our goals is to educate. So here comes some Post Reach Engagement 'cOM'}On composting information on #LearnAboutCompostingDay. OC 225 17 ..... iJ ~~ JI San co-sponsored the production of The Compost Story .... Sun, May 29 5 ■ Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th. Post Reach Engagement Fri, May 27 125 4 Post Reach / OC San has appointed a new Board Chairman, Chad P. Engagement Wanke, Mayor Pro Tern for the City of Placentia. For more 108 13 ~~ info visit ocsan.gov Thu, May 26 The Operations Committee Meeting will be happening on Post Reach Engagement istrict June 1 at 5 p.m. Click here to view the agenda: 51 2 AUF-Thu, May 26 You know what FOG is, BUT how do you minimize it? We've Post Reach Engagement --::==~ got some tips ... #FOGClogs #CanltCoolltTrashlt #FOG 104 2 ------Sun, May 22 You know we like to share our employment opportunities Post Reach Engagement and right now we have quite a few. On #HRDay we want to 350 71 highlight the team that makes it all happen. HR helps with ... Fri, May 20 Post Reach Engagement Thu, May 19 152 26 Join us on Wednesday, May 25 for the Steering Committee Post Reach Engagement istrict Meeting (5 p.m.) and the Board of Directors Meeting {6 p.m.). 58 2 AUF°"""' Click here to view the agenda: Wed, May 18 Our version of TINY HOMES -oc San Edition. Check out this Post Reach Engagement spacious glass jar with a conveniently located entrance and 413 50 lots of sunlight. Added bonus: an ocean view! The perfect ... Tue, May 17 We are hosting a FREE Virtual Tour this week on Thursday at Post Reach Engagement 10 am. Register at ocsan.gov/tours 144 4 Sun, May 15 SteelUp Post Reach Engagement Fri, May 13 154 37 Post Reach Engagement Wed, May 11 138 7 6 , ■ -- istrict ALIFORNCA 1istrict ALIFOIDNA istrict ALIFOAMA - B f!i I Tue, May 10 Ocean Outfall Tue, May 10 Guess what, you still have a few days left to register for our first ever Wastewater 101-Citizens Academy. Visit ocsan.gov/wastewaterl0l for more info and to register! Sun, May8 Throwing it back with a pie collage for #lnternationalCompostWeek! We donated biosolids to Costa Mesa for their Earth Day celebration. What are Biosolids? ... Fri, May6 The Admin Committee Meeting is happening on Wednesday, May 11 at 5 pm. Click here to view the agenda: Wed, May4 The Legislative and Public Affairs meeting will be happening on Monday, May 9 at 4:30 pm. Click here to view the agenda: Wed, May4 This Wednesday, May 4 the Operations Committee Meeting is happening at 5 p.m. Click here to view the agenda: Mon, May 2 OC San Budgeting Video Mon, May 2 This one is for the all the Ad min Professionals out there. Today is your day! We think that we have the best admins, but we might be a bit biased. Wed, Apr 27 It's out! The new issue of the OC San Connection is available to read on ocsan.gov. Go check it out! Tue, Apr 26 Walking the Walk and Working the Work. Check out our staff replacing membrane in the mixed liquor channel. Not that kind of liquor! 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OC San Budgeting Video Article Date Resource Link Responsible Flushing Alliance Publishes New Infographic Educating the Public on the Strangest Items Found in California Catch Basins 22-Apr-22 Yahoo Finance https://www.yahoo.com/now/responsible- flushing-alliance-publishes-infographic- 130100929.html Yahoo Finance Severe SoCal Water Restrictions Ordered, Water Shortage Declared 26-Apr-22 The Patch https://patch.com/california/newportbeach/s/i 87iu/severe-socal-water-restrictions-ordered- water-shortage-declared?utm_source=alert- breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_cam paign=alert ACC-OC Weekly Update 27-Apr-22 ACC-OC Weekly Update https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32731&t=637866537853528539 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 29-Apr-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32743&t=637872550374152728 ACC-OC Weekly Update 4-May-22 ACC-OC Weekly Update https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32741&t=637872545868890705 PFAS ELIMINATION USING SUPER CRITICAL WATER OXIDATION 5-May-22 Water & Waste Digest https://www.wwdmag.com/contaminants/pfas- elimination-using-super-critical-water- oxidation Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 6-May-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32761&t=637878523630052084 OC BC Newsletter 9-May-22 OC BC Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32757&t=637878487744964257 ACC-OC Weekly Update 11-May-22 ACC-OC Weekly Update https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32759&t=637878518730753318 374Water to Exhibit Cleantech at IFAT Munich from May 30-June 3, 2022 11-May-22 Accessswire https://www.accesswire.com/700866/374Wat er-to-Exhibit-Cleantech-at-IFAT-Munich-from- May-30-June-3-2022 Coastal panel to vote today on OC desalination facility 12-May-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32769&t=637879406256265528 17 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 13-May-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32777&t=637884644786713468 Gov. Newsom visits Carson to discuss drought response, including proposed wastewater plant 17-May-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32781&t=637885483037007408 Did wastewater recycling help defeat the Huntington Beach desalination plant 18-May-22 San Diego Union-Tribune https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32775&t=637884640405304961 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 20-May-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32803&t=637891663687134545 Chad P. Wanke, City of Placentia Mayor Pro Tem, to serve as Board Chairman 26-May-22 OC San Press Release https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32801&t=637891660829962261 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 26-May-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32811&t=637896660395497290 How many $313,000 water executives does O.C. really need?28-May-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32809&t=637896656669045217 Orange County expands underground water program to ease effects of draught 2-Jun-22 Newsbreak https://www.newsbreak.com/news/26226913 86793/orange-county-expands-underground- water-program-to-ease-effects-of-draught The Abundance Choice, Part 10: Time to Stop Wasting Wastewater 2-Jun-22 California Globe https://californiaglobe.com/articles/the- abundance-choice-part-10-time-to-stop- wasting-wastewater/ Voters in Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton and West Anaheim Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?2-Jun-22 Voice of OC https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/voters-in-brea- buena-park-fullerton-la-habra-placentia- stanton-and-west-anaheim-are-picking-a-new- county-rep-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 3-Jun-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32845&t=637908799117616294 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 10-Jun-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32843&t=637908799101991282 374Water Trading on Nasdaq Under Symbol "SCWO"14-Jun-22 Yahoo Finance https://www.yahoo.com/now/374water- trading-nasdaq-under-symbol-124700471.html 18 Is recycled wastewater the answer to California’s water shortage?14-Jun-22 USC News https://news.usc.edu/200268/california- drought-water-restrictions-wastewater/ Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 17-Jun-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32865&t=637919136961971637 Summer of spills’ in 2021 messed up otherwise clean ocean in Southern California 22-Jun-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32861&t=637919088243179728 Where are California’s dirtiest beaches? This list might surprise you 22-Jun-22 LA Times https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32859&t=637919088236774187 Annual report from Heal the Bay finds raw sewage dumps and oil leaks tainted an otherwise decent year for water quality along region’s beaches 23-Jun-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32863&t=637919088255211098 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 24-Jun-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32867&t=637919136976346710 19 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2406 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:4. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) Public Affairs Office (PAO) is responsible for creating, organizing, and disseminating all internal and external communication. The primary objective of the PAO is to deliver messages that are accurate, transparent, and designed to foster trust and confidence. Results from the Communications Audit, Construction Outreach Program Audit, and 2020-2022 PAO Strategic Plan have been used in the development of this updated Strategic Plan. The audits helped clarify the path moving forward and identify opportunities for the PAO to explore. An integrated Public Affairs Strategic Plan is essential to effectively manage the variety of audiences we serve. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities ·Make it easy for people to understand OC San’s roles and value to the community ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program PROBLEM There are various initiatives and messages that the PAO must share with our internal and external stakeholders for continued operation and efficiency of OC San. The messaging must be consistent, concise, and thoroughly planned to be efficient and effective. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2406 Agenda Date:7/11/2022 Agenda Item No:4. PROPOSED SOLUTION The proposed Public Affairs Strategic Plan includes goals,objectives,strategies,and tactics to execute the various messages and efforts set forth by OC San.The plan will be in place for two years, with annual updates provided to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS May 2022 - Information Item, Public Affairs Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS All items included in the Public Affairs Strategic Plan FY 2022-2024 are budgeted in the FY 2022- 2024 Budget. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Public Affairs Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2022-2024 ·Public Affairs Portfolio Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Appendix B to Public Affairs Strategic Plan) ·Presentation from May 9, 2022 LaPA Committee Meeting Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 7/5/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ STRATEGIC PLANPUBLIC AFFAIRS 2022-2024 r OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Public Affairs Strategic Plan FY 2022-2024 Introduction The Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) Public Affairs Office (PAO) is responsible for creating, organizing, and disseminating all internal and external communication. The primary objective of the PAO is to deliver messages that are accurate, transparent, and designed to foster public trust and confidence. An integrated Public Affairs Strategic Plan is essential to deal effectively with the variety of audiences we serve. The PAO staff provides services and tools and implements programs to meet the communication needs of several audiences for OC San. This includes planning and implementing media relations; website and intranet site content; construction outreach; elected officials and government relations; internal communications, education, and outreach; and graphic development. The PAO has created a Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 - 2024. This Plan is developed based upon the principles of OC San’s Mission of protecting public health and the environment and will support the implementation of OC San’s Strategic Plan. This Plan offers a vision to unify our communication efforts and focus resources to achieve the greatest impact and greatest results. This plan was created as we are in the process of recovering and moving into our new normal post the COVID-19 pandemic. At the creation of the previous PAO Strategic Plan, it was impossible to project the length of time that COVID-19 would impact our lives and operations, as such some items are carrying over to this new plan. Because much of what is planned and created by this group is based on external factors and therefore outside of our control, flexibility and fluidity is integrated into the plan. The PAO will follow the guidance set forth by management and the Board of Directors to carry out OC San’s messaging and support our member agencies. Background Information OC San represents 20 cities, 4 special districts and a portion of the unincorporated County of Orange. This area represents a community of 2.6 million people with approximately 550,000 customer accounts. Unlike most public agencies where there is direct contact with customers, at OC San, billing occurs through the County of Orange property tax bills. Therefore, OC San must work through other means to communicate with the public and the rate payers.We have a 25-member Board of Directors, and over 600 employees within six departments with various goals and objectives. While these groups work independently on a variety of projects, the goal of the PAO is to provide support and messaging that is consistent throughout the agency so that we are one voice, representing the same overall goals, and portraying the same brand. While there are many challenges with serving such a large and diverse customer base, there are also great opportunities working through the strategies laid out in this Plan. Public Affairs Team The division is staffed with six full-time employees and overseen by a manager. • Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager • Daisy Covarrubias, Principal Public Affairs Specialist • Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist • Kelly Newell, Public Affairs Specialist • Belen Carrillo, Public Affairs Specialist • Gregg Deterding, Graphics Designer • Cheryl Scott, Administrative Assistant Each of these team members carry out specific functions to meet the communication goals and objectives laid out in this Plan. 2 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Situation Analysis • The world is attempting to recover from a pandemic and return to a sense of normalcy, though identifying what - that remains to be seen. However, OC San has been able to continue with its operations and meet the mission of protecting public health and the environment. • While operations continue for OC San, the business functions have been modified to meet the health and safety guidelines established. • To ensure the safety of our critical on-site staff, approximately 50 percent of staff have been working remotely for the last two years. As stability with the health crisis is reached, telecommuting staff is beginning to return on-site. Communication methods have and will continue to address the varied audiences, work schedules and work environments to maintain open and transparent communications. • OC San is concluding a five-year rate program, with a rate study about to begin. Public communication must factor in the financial impacts to the OC San rate payers as decisions and communication is made regarding proposed fees for the next five years. • OC San has seen a high number of retirements this year resulting in significant personnel movement and new hires. Communicating OC San’s culture and reinforcing the importance in relationships are essential to the effectiveness and functionality of the agency. • OC San experienced high turnover in the Board of Directors in 2021. Continuous engagement with the Board Members is critical for the success of this agency. • As an essential service, OC San has continued to execute the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to keep the regional projects on schedule that are enhancing the regional sewer system throughout the service area. In the next two fiscal years, OC San plans to award 28 construction contracts worth a total of $400 million. • In partnership with the Orange County Water District, OC San is constructing facilities to complete the final expansion of the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). Once completed, OC San will be able to recycle 100 percent of the reclaimable flow and allow GWRS to produce enough water for 1 million people. • OC San is constructing a new administrative headquarters building in the City of Fountain Valley across the street from Plant No.1. The project will allow OC San to consolidate administrative staff into one building thus creating additional space for process facilities in the plant. The building is designed to be welcoming and inviting to the public. The main entry plaza will feature educational exhibits highlighting OC San’s mission of protesting public health and environment. Mission The Public Affairs Office is committed to communicating information about OC San in a timely, accurate and accessible way to the employees, the Board of Directors, our member agencies, the public, and the news media. • We are committed to open, honest, clear, and respecful two-way communication with our audiences. • We are dedicated to informing others about how OC San serves the public and protects the environment. • We are committed to outstanding customer service by responding to requests quickly and efficiently. • We are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration as well as being creative and taking the initiative to be out in front of issues. 3 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Audiences This Public Affairs Plan focuses largely on four primary audiences. • Internal - Board of Directors - Executive Management Team - Employees - Retirees • The Public - Ratepayers - Member Agencies - Residents,Businesses,Commuters Impacted by OC San Construction and Maintenance - OC San Neighbors near our facilities(plants and pump stations) - Schools and Students - Tour Groups • Industry - Water/Wastewater Agencies - Trade Organizations - Trade Media • Influential Public - Local, State, and Federal Elected Officials - Environmental Groups - Local Media Agency Key Messages • OC San is committed to protecting public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. • OC San is more than a wastewater treatment facility; we are a resource recovery facility making use of all our byproducts. • OC San is dedicated to exceeding wastewater quality standards used for resource recovery. • OC San is committed to proper planning to ensure that the public’s money is wisely spent. • OC San’s assets are monitored and evaluated regularly to ensure top performance and timely replacement. • OC San values communicating our mission and strategies with those we serve and all other stakeholders. • Providing reliable, responsive, and affordable services in line with our customer needs and expectations is a top priority for OC San. • OC San focuses on creating the best possible workforce where safety, productivity, customer service, and training are a top priority. • OC San has worked very hard to create an integrated planning environment which begins with the expectations of its Board of Directors and flows down to the work product of each employee. We have worked hard to assure our staff members are communicating and providing transparent services to each other in support of the plan. • OC San has developed an integrated Planning/ Asset Management system that allows for intentional, thoughtful decision making to maintain current operations while adding resilience and meeting new challenges. • OC San has an organizational structure with informal relationships between employees that allow for collaboration toward common goals. 4 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 1. Optimize communication with our internal audience including those operating in the field. 2. Continue to build OC San’s reputation as infrastructure leaders in the wastewater and resource recovery industry. 3. Cultivate relationships with traditional and social media journalists and influencers to promote OC San’s programs and initiatives. 4. Enhance OC San’s image and branding by utilizing proper messaging in external communication pieces such as OC San’s website, presentation, digital media, and advertising. Maintain a positive experience and image for our visitors. 5. Identify and implement avenues for education and outreach within OC San’s service area to further promote OC San as a resource recovery agency, promote OC San’s mission and promote career opportunities within the wastewater industry. 6. Develop and implement outreach programs that will engage the communities affected by OC San’s construction projects. 7. Ensure proactive engagement in legislative advocacy efforts that could impact OC San and the wastewater industry. 8. Monitor, track, and apply for grants available and that make business sense to OC San. 9. Ensure that local elected officials, member agencies, stakeholders, and OC San Board Members are actively engaged in the work of OC San. 10. Ensure the Public Affairs Office serves as the primary spokesperson for OC San during normal business and crisis scenarios and facilitates the dissemination of information. To achieve these goals, the PAO presents the following strategies and tactics, along with the primary staff assigned to that area. While individual staff members are the key contacts for each of the goals, the team works collectively and collaboratively, reflecting our core values. Our staff recognizes the key role we play at OC San, not only communicating information, but also teaching and consulting others and serving as a resource to our Board of Directors, employees, the wastewater industry, and our member agencies. As we navigate through the pandemic recovery efforts, the team will follow this plan, and make necessary modifications to effectively communicate OC San’s strategic direction. Flexibility is implemented into this plan to deal with the dynamic situation we are all in. Public Affairs’ Goals for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and 2023/24 5 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Public Affairs Strategies and Tactics 1. Category: Employee Communication Program Manager: Rebecca Long Program Coordinator/Support: Kelly Newell, Belen Carrillo, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Optimize communication with our internal audience including those operating in the field. Objective (measure): Create employee engagement by utilizing the identified communication methods to share agency wide messages. Strategy (why): We value open and honest communication with our employees. PAO is committed to various efforts aimed at keeping OC San employees informed about important topics, increasing the overall quality of communications to our employees while tying the business aspects of the agency with the human-interest side. • Keep information on The San Box homepage current, relevant, and useful for OC San employees by working with the various departments to gather information that should be shared. • On a regular basis, staff will continue to support various departments with their communication and outreach needs. • PAO will produce six Pipeline newsletters per year with a goal of circulation by the third week of the publication month. • PAO will track Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) points for all participating employees and coordinate the VIP appreciation celebration. • Create employee recognition and celebratory events throughout the year that comply with health guidelines, this may include small in- person gatherings and virtual events. To include but not limited to the Annual Holiday Lunch, the Harvest Festival, andVIP Celebration, etc. • Commemorate OC San’s achievement of reusing 100 percent of the reclaimable flow upon completion of the Groundwater Replenishment System’s Final Expansion. Celebrate the milestone and acknowledge the accomplishment with staff and stakeholders. • Continue with the Honor Walk program which acknowledges retired staff and past Board Members for their contribution to OC San. The recognition event will be hosted every other year starting in 2023. • Write and coordinate the 3 Things to Know email blast to be distributed to all staff each Monday. • Produce monthly Digester bulletin. • Support and promote OC San “U”, OC San’s training program. Tactics (how): 6 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 2. Category: Industry Experts Program Manager: Daisy Covarrubias Program Coordinator/Support: Kelly Newell, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Establish and solidify OC San’s reputation as infrastructure leaders in the wastewater and resource recovery industry. Objective (measurable): Increase participation in strategic organizations through conferences, networking activities and awards by five percent. Strategy (why): To build positive public perception and confidence among our various audiences. Tactics (how): • Encourage participation and presentation in conferences • Encourage and support award application submittals • Publicize and coordinate award acceptance logistics • Track all awards won by OC San by keeping a master list • Track and promote staff abstracts, and publications 3. Category: Media Relations Program Managers: Daisy Covarrubias and Rebecca Long Program Coordinators: Kelly Newell, Belen Carrillo, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Cultivate relationships with traditional and social media journalists and influencers. Objective (measurement): Increase media coverage with positive stories about OC San. Strategy (why): While a presence in the community is important to putting a face to our agency, media (traditional and social) is equally important with a broader reach and a more direct line of communication. 7 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 4. Category: Agency Branding and Messaging Program Manager: Daisy Covarrubias Program Coordinators/Support: Gregg Deterding, Kelly Newell, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Enhance OC San’s image and branding by utilizing proper messaging in external communication pieces such as OC San’s website, presentations, digital media, advertising, which includes maintaining a positive experience for OC San visitors. Objective (measure): Continue with OC San’s branding campaign including updating collateral material, signage, and promotional material as appropriate and as it is used. Maintain the lobby(s) current and informative with relevant information, i.e., displays, awards case, etc. Strategy (why): A cohesive voice, message, look, and feel are critical to the public perception that an organization holds with its community. A positive and pleasant in-person experience reinforces OC San’s culture and core values as well as showcasing OC San as industry leaders, and a well-run organization, leaving behind the stigma of typical government agencies. Tactics (how): • Develop new website to better meet the information needs of our visitors while meeting accessibility standards. • Maintain website accuracy, relevancy and timeliness with new stories posted weekly. • Provide presentations, consultation, and advice on the branding and image of OC San. • Develop new collateral materials around the key messages. • Explore advertising options to inform the public of agency efforts and role in enhancing the local economy. • Fulfill all requests for graphics, photos, and logos. • Continue with online community newsletter. Increase reach and distribution list. • Develop a branding plan for the new Headquarters Building. • Develop an educational display in the headquarters building to illustrate OC San’s reuse and recycling efforts in support of the environment and public health. Display to be revealed when new building is unveiled. • Maintain the lobby wall in the administration building at Plant No. 1 and the Operations Center at Plant No. 2 with OC San’s current branding and messaging. Tactics (how): • Annually update media list to stay current and fresh. • Develop a press kit to be online and interactive. • Build a calendar of news release topics of interest to the public and stakeholders • Invite media for a facility tour (virtual or small group). – Rolling over to new plan as unable to complete due to COVID—19 restrictions. • Develop media strategies for important events, decisions, or actions. e.g. CIP Campaign (see details in Category 6: Capital and Maintenance Outreach. • Conduct media training for Board leadership, EMT and key staff members. - Rolling over to new plan as unable to complete due to COVID—19 restrictions. • Weekly (3-5 times) social media posts about the happenings at OC San with focus on OC San’s accomplishments and mission. • Continue with social media campaigns #OCSanAtWork, #What2Flush, and those currently supporting ongoing efforts. 8 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 • Rotate flags on light poles at Plant No. 1 and at Plant No. 2 on a biennial basis. • Keep the award display cabinet up to date by rotating awards. • Keep the retiree display in the Administration Building hallway up to date. On an annual basis collect the names of the retirees and update the display board. • Maintain and coordinate the installation of Honor Walk bricks on a biennial basis. • Display collateral material in a neatly and organized manner displayed with current and relevant information. • Develop a video library of OC San programs to utilize as educational and promotional tools. • Promote the development and implementation of OC San’s permittee awards program that recognizes industries for improving their adherence to excellent standards. • Support and promote the development of an awards program for biosolids truck drivers. • Develop a campaign to showcase OC San’s diversity to be launched internally and externally. 5. Category: Educational Outreach Program Manager: Rebecca Long Program Coordinators/Support: Kelly Newell, Belen Carrillo, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Identify and implement avenues for education and outreach within OC San’s service area to promote OC San’s mission and vision. Objective (measurement): Create and identify new educational opportunities including virtual events and webinars to promote and educate the community on OC San’s work and the essential service provided. Incorporate the GWRS messaging to increase awareness of the benefits to our service area. Strategies (why): To further promote OC San as a resource recovery agency, promote OC San’s mission and promote career opportunities within the wastewater industry. Tactics (how): • Execute the Inside the Outdoors contract for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to continue the educational partnership that includes the Sewer Science program to 500 students within Orange County and introduce them to OC San’s virtual tour program. • Reinstate physical plant tours and continue offering the virtual tour to increase the reach of OC San’s tour program. • Identify 10-12 community event opportunities for OC San to participate in to inform and educate the community on the important role OC San plays in public health and the environment. • Continue to encourage and promote the Volunteer Incentive Program to have a pool of staff that volunteer for events and speaking engagements that OC San participates in. • Expand OC San’s speaker’s bureau to provide a wider set of speakers available. • Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest – work with high schools in our service area to create a promotional PSA for OC San on a biennial basis. Obtain a minimum of 20 individual and/or group entries. • Continue hosting Wastewater 101 Citizen Academy for our ratepayers, and influential public to showcase OC San operations and initiatives. Host a minimum of four (4) series per year. • Support the Heritage Museum of Orange County’s educational efforts by supplying material to be used for virtual and in-person teaching of OC San’s key messages. 9 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 6. Category: Capital and Maintenance Outreach Program Managers: Daisy Covarrubias and Tanya Chong from Engineering, Program Coordinators/Support: Belen Carrillo, Kelly Newell, Gregg Deterding, Cheryl Scott, and Jennifer Wein from Engineering Goal (what): Develop and implement outreach programs that will engage the communities affected by OC San construction and maintenance activities. Objective (measurement): Develop, implement, and provide outreach support for over 15 capital projects scheduled to break ground in fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 in more than 10 cities. Strategy (why): Form a positive presence in the community prior to the start of construction projects or maintenance activities that is personal and proactive. Provide impacted community with information ahead of construction activities. Inform them of the benefits and need for the project to gain support and understanding of the necessary construction. Tactics (how): • Proactively offer briefings and community meetings to impacted neighborhoods, civic groups, businesses, schools, churches, and other institutions within the project area on an as needed basis. • Explore the option of placing advertising pieces in communities/areas impacted by construction. • Respond to inquiries within a 24-hour period. • Provide project description and notifications to impacted residents at least two weeks before construction begins. • Update collateral materials, fact sheets and website with current construction information on an as needed basis. • Maintain ongoing communications with city staff and Board Members on current and upcoming construction outreach projects in affected cities. • Maintain ongoing communications with impacted residents within the project area through collateral material (e.g., flyers, door hangers, emails, text alerts, social media posts, etc.). • Measure customer satisfaction through a construction outreach survey to be distributed at the close of construction programs. • Support the Vendor Outreach Program to promote OC San business opportunities with local businesses. 10 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 7. Category: Legislative Affairs Program Manager: Rebecca Long Program Coordinator/Support: Kelly Newell, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Proactive engagement in legislative advocacy efforts that could impact OC San and the wastewater industry. Objective (measure): Continue positive relationships with local, state, and federal officials through facility tours, meetings, and bill tracking as stated in the Legislative Plan. Strategy (why): Legislative advocacy is an important aspect of our business. Having relationships and being actively involved, providing input and OC San’s perspective on potential legislature can and does directly affect OC San and our business. The PAO is responsible for executing the Board approved Legislative Plan, which is updated on an annual basis. In addition, staff is responsible for tracking state and federal legislation, managing OC San’s legislative advocates, and seeking appropriations and grants. Tactics (how): • Develop and implement Annual Legislative Plan in the second quarter of each fiscal year. • Track bills and maintain a priority list of key legislation. • Provide regular updates to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee on state and federal matters. • Host legislative tours. • Engage in Advocacy Days in Sacramento and Washington DC once a year. • Take positions on bills that could affect OC San or the industry. • Work with industry organizations on state and federal issues to ensure OC San’s positions are communicated. • Partner with industry organizations to co-host virtual events and activities. • Manage the legislative advocates’ contracts and facilitate regular communication between lobbyists, staff, and the Board of Directors. 8. Category: Grants Coordination Program Manager: Rebecca Long Program Coordinator/Support: Kelly Newell, Gregg Deterding, and Cheryl Scott Goal (what): Monitor, track, and apply for grants available to OC San. Objective (measure): Apply and obtain grants for qualified OC San projects and programs. Strategy (why): Outside funding is important in moving OC San projects and programs forward. With ongoing attention to government spending, it is vital for OC San to apply for and secure grants to offset costs when available. 11 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Tactics (how): • Apply for two grants a year based on availability. • Ensure Grant Policy is updated and current. • Research grant opportunities and report out to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. • Seek out available grant funding opportunities for OC San and its various divisions. • Secure letters of support. • Publicize grant awards received. • Create and measure outcomes. 9. Category: Local Government Affairs Program Manager: Daisy Covarrubias Program Coordinators/Support: All PAO staff Goal (what): Ensure that local elected officials, member agencies, stakeholders, and OC San Board Members are actively engaged in the work of OC San. Objective (measure): Provide at least two communication tools per month Strategy (why): Keeping OC San’s influential public engaged in OC San’s projects and accomplishments are critical to the support and success of our agency. Tactics (how): • Provide Board of Directors with speaking points following every OC San board meeting that can be used when reporting back to their respective councils and community groups. • Support an orientation (as needed) for new Board members. • Develop and keep a current list of monthly informational presentations. • Maintain an informational presentation video library for the Board of Directors on key agency topics. • Provide regular reports to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. • Develop OC San’s Annual Report. • Publish a Five Minutes Per Month, each month. • Participate in government affairs committees. • Invite new council and board members within OC San’s service area to take a tour of OC San and offer presentations to their respective agencies on OC San programs and efforts. • Create and distribute quarterly outreach tool kits for member agency PIOs to help them easily share and disseminate information about OC San. • Host a “State of the District” event for influential leaders throughout the infrastructure and water/wastewater industry, including virtual option. • Develop an outreach program for member agencies regarding inflow and infiltration issues within their sewer systems. The program will aim to educate, inform, and reduce inflow and infiltration affecting the local and regional sewer system. 12 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 10. Category: Crisis Management Program Manager: Rebecca Long Program Coordinators/Support: All PAO Staff Goal (what): Ensure the PAO serves as the primary spokesperson for OC San during normal business and crisis scenarios and facilitates the dissemination of information. Objective (measure): Ensure that the PIOs in the PAO can respond in a crisis. Provide the necessarily tools and material to follow established protocols and support the situation as needed. Strategy (why): It is imperative during a crisis that OC San be proactive and provide clear and effective messaging to employees, public, and the media. Tactics (how): • Maintain an updated crisis communication plan including regular briefings with staff to identify possible issues and responses. • Maintain and update PAO’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). • Work with Risk and Safety Management on Public Affair’s role in an emergency, including our role via the Integrated Emergency Response Plan. • Ensure proper procedures are in place for Board, employees, and public notification. • Maintain updated contact lists for resource, member, and partnering agencies to coordinate and assist during crisis. • Develop protocols on everyday PAO tasks to facilitate the operations of the group in a time of crisis. 11. Category: General Manager Support Program Manager: Daisy Covarrubias Program Coordinators/Support: All PAO Staff Goal (what): Ensure the General Manager and Assistant General Managers are supported with information necessary to communicate to the varied OC San audiences. Objective (measure): Develop monthly communication pieces on behalf of the General Manager. Ensure General Manager (or designee) is participating and involved in promoting OC San’s initiatives. Strategy (why): Collaborate with the General Manager to prepare communication and messaging that reflects the mission and vision of OC San. 13 Pu b l i c A f f a i r s D i v i s i o n 10 8 4 4 E l l i s A v e n u e Fo u n t a i n V a l l e y , C A 9 2 7 0 8 Tactics (how): New Tactics Introduced • Assist the General Manager and the Assistant General Managers with keeping the Board Members informed and up to date with OC San activities. • Assist in the development of the General Manager’s Monthly Report. • Develop talking points for Board and Committee meetings. • Develop material and speaking points for presentations and speaking engagements. • Support the development of the OC San Strategic Plan. • Assist in the development of the General Managers Annual Work Plan, including mid- year and end of year reports. • Manage Ask the GM questions submitted. • Coordinate and support VIP tours guided by General Manager and Assistant General Managers. • Coordinate and produce two Town Hall meetings (live and/or pre-recorded) to keep employees informed and engaged. Closing Comments This plan is a broad outline of the Public Affairs Office program. As new issues arise, new functions and duties will evolve as well. The role of the Public Affairs Office is to stay ahead of issues, be responsive and flexible to meet the needs of the agency. We will adjust our program accordingly. • Vendor Outreach Program • Inflow/Infiltration Member Outreach Campaign • OC San New Website • Biosolids Driver Rewards Program • Permittee Awards • Diversity Campaign • Heritage Museum Educational Program • Video Library 14 Public Affairs Division 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 OC ~SAN PUBLIC AFFAIRSPORTFOLIO Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Page left intentionally blank 3 Jennifer Cabral Administration Manager Kelly Newell Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias Principal Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long Senior Public Affairs Specialist Gregg Deterding Graphics Designer Belen Carrillo Public Affairs Specialist Cheryl Scott Administrative Assistant MEET THE TEAM 4 Outreach 5 Internal Projects 25 Branding 34 Reports 43 Legislative 56 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 OUTREACH 6 OUTREACHBrochure When can I expect to see these new fees and how much will I have to pay? The cost of the regional sewerage system is apportioned to each property owner based on the amount and strength of the average wastewater discharged from that type of parcel use. Parcels are categorized by use on the Orange County Assessor’s database. Although the OC San sewer service fee is not a tax, it is collected as a separate line item on the property tax bill. Using the property tax bill is the most cost-effective method of fee collection. Property owners will see the sewer user fee on the fiscal year 2022 – 23 property tax bill. Below is a table illustrating past, current and future annual fees. OC San Annual Single Family Residential User Rate 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 $331 $335 $339 $339 $347 $351 Residential properties are charged a flat rate. Non-residential properties are charged a rate per thousand square feet of improvements. The rate varies based upon the use of the property. I already pay a sewer fee on another bill. Is this a duplicate sewer charge? A separate sewer fee may be collected for the operation and maintenance of your local sewer system, which may be owned by your city or water district. That system collects the sewage from your property, conveys it through the sewers in your local streets, and ultimately transfers it to the large regional trunk sewers and treatment plants that make up the OC San regional system. OC San does not receive any monies collected by these other local sewer agencies. How do I learn more about OC San and the annexation? We will be hosting a live virtual meeting on ______ __, 2021 from x - x p.m. There will be a short presentation with a question and answer session. Register by visiting www.ocsan.gov/ annexation by _______ __, 2021. If you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording will be made available the following day at www.ocsan.gov/annexation. If you have any questions please contact _________ at (714) 593-xxxx or email _________@ocsan.gov. What does annexation to OC San mean? Properties within the OC San service area are provided with wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services. In this case, services have been provided to properties not recognized as being within the service area. The annexation process will accurately reflect the properties as being within the service area. Will the annexation cause a change in services or require property owners to take any action? No. Property owners will continue to receive the same sewer services they have been receiving without any action on their part. As the property owner, how does this affect me? Your property has been receiving sewer services and will continue to receive sewer services from OC San. The only change is once your property has been annexed to OC San’s service area, an annual sewer service fee will be collected on the property tax bill moving forward. OC San will not be collecting fees from past years. What if I am not connected to the sewer system? The annexation includes a small number of properties that are not connected to a sewer system and use septic tanks. Parcels on a septic system are exempt from OC San sewer fees, and will only be collected when these properties are ready to connect to the public sewer system. The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a special district 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. OC San provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling for approximately 2.6 million people living within a 480 square mile area of central and northwest Orange County. Each day OC San treats more than 180 million gallons of wastewater each day from residential, commercial, and industrial sources at two plants: Reclamation Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach. That’s enough wastewater to fill Angel Stadium 2 ½ times! Sewer pipelines Plant No. 1 (P1)Plant No. 2 (P2) Pump Stations Unincorporated Orange County(white areas) LEGEND IRVINE ANAHEIM ORANGE SANTAANA FULLERTON BREA TUSTIN YORBALINDA HUNTINGTONBEACH COSTAMESA GARDENGROVE SEALBEACH BUENAPARK NEWPORTBEACH LAHABRA WESTMINSTER CYPRESS PLACENTIA FOUNTAINVALLEY STANTONLOSALAMITOS VILLAPARK LAPALMA PacificOcean P1 P2 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018Phone: 714.962.2411Email: forinformation@ocsan.govWebsite: www.ocsan.gov Social Media: @OCSanDistrict Annexation into theOC SanService Area Flyer Brochure .-;(:•:·.~:::::-... .. 7 OUTREACHBrochure WHAT WE DO General Brochure OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 8 OUTREACHFact Sheets OUR MISSION“To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.” Facts and Key StatisticsORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San is a special district that is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 25 board members appointed from 20 cities, four special districts, and one representative from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. Ocean Outfall OC SanRegional Trunkline Local Sewer Pipes Private Lateral Private Lateral OC SanTreatmentPlants Residential Commercial OC San Wastewater (Sewer) System 2020-21 Average Daily Flow of Wastewater Received in mgd (million gallons per day) Plant No. 1 118 mgdPlant No. 2 64 mgd Total 182 mgd Ocean MonitoringOC San releases a portion of its treated wastewater into the ocean through a 10-foot diameter offshore pipeline that extends five miles from shore and about 200 feet below the ocean surface. The last mile of the pipe is a diffuser that has 503 portholes through which treated wastewater is slowly released. An abundance of marine life has taken up residence along the pipeline. We regularly monitor the marine life, sediment quality, and water quality within 38 square miles of ocean (an area the size of Santa Ana) off Huntington Beach. Budget & Rate Information 2021-2022• 639 full-time authorized staff• $408 million – Current operating and capital improvement budget• $343 – Annual regional single family sewer fee• $5,346 – Average connection fee for a single family (3-bedroom) residence• $2,681 – Estimated cost to collect, treat and dispose of one million gallons of sewage Biosolids Recycling OC San generates about 550 tons per day or about 200,000 tons per year of biosolids. Biosolids are the highly treated, safe, nutrient rich, organic material derived from the wastewater treatment process. Energy ProductionOC San generates an average of 7.8 million kilowatt hours of energy per month from burning natural gas and methane gas (biogas) which is byproduct of the wastewater treatment process. The net power savings from OC San generated electricity is about $5.6 million in power that would otherwise be purchased from Southern California Edison. Water ReclamationOC San supplies the Orange County Water District with 130 million gallons a day of treated wastewater which is then reclaimed and reused for treatment processes, landscaping, injected into the seawater intrusion barrier to protect groundwater, and for the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). The GWRS produces enough new water for nearly 850,000 residents in north and central Orange County. Infrastructure Facts• 15 pump stations• 388 miles of sewers• 479 square miles of service area Biosolids Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT What are Biosolids? Biosolids are nutrient-rich, treated organic matter recovered through the treatment of wastewater. What is the Biosolids Program? OC San’s biosolids program consists of processes to ensure solids are treated onsite and used offsite (recycled) in accordance with all regulations and best management practices. How are they treated? Solids in wastewater (sewage sludge) are settled through the treatment process and treated (digested) to minimize pathogens (germs that cause disease) and odors. These digested solids are called biosolids. The digestion process also yields methane gas that is converted to electricity to fuel most of our treatment operations. The waste heat from the bio-generators is recycled to heat the digesters. What is Biosolids Program sustainability? OC San needs to safeguard that our biosolids have a home for a long time to come. We use strategies such as diversity of management options and ensuring contractors follow best management practices to achieve program reliability. What is land application? Land application uses biosolids as a soil amendment to fertilize farm fields to typically grow feed, seed, and fiber crops. The biosolids are applied using a manure spreader then tilled into soil using a tractor and disc. Because biosolids are nutrient rich, contain beneficial microbes, and bring needed organic matter to marginal desert soils, they are a low-cost, environmentally-friendly alternative to common petroleum-based fertilizers. How do our biosolids enhance the environment? • Some of our biosolids are recycled and used as soil amendment on farm fields to create and maintain healthy soils and improve crop yields. • Some of OC San’s biosolids are further processed through composting to create a consumer-grade soil amendment that is distributed to agricultural, commercial and residential users. Where are OC San’s biosolids recycled? The locations are listed on the map at the bottom of page 2 (www.ocsan.gov/map). Statewide Policies Support Biosolids Recycling In 2016, a California law (SB 1383) established methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. The bill aimed to address the many impacts of climate change on human health, especially in California’s most at-risk communities, and on the environment. The new law established targets to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a 75 percent reduction by 2025. As a result, local jurisdictions will be encouraged to use and purchase biosolids-based amendments and products. The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. Central Power Generation System Background The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. We operate two facilities — Reclamation Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach — and treat more than 180 million gallons of wastewater each day. The energy costs to run our treatment plants are a significant part of our annual operations and maintenance budget. As such, we continuously strive to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our operations, while ensuring compliance with strict environmental regulations as well as conservation of natural resources. Consistent with these efforts, we have for more than 30 years used digester gas, also called biogas, a by-product of the digestion process, as a fuel at our plants to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Central Power Generation System helps us achieve our productivity, energy conservation, and resiliency goals by using the biogas we create. It allows us the option to operate independent from the electric company while increasing operational reliability. And, because we have been able to substantially reduce electricity costs, we saved $5.6 million in 2020-2021 and, in turn, are keeping our rates low for our ratepayers. How Does the Central Power Generation System Work? Eight clean burning, internal combustion engines drive generators that produce electricity to run our two treatment plants. The three engines at Plant No. 1 and the five engines at Plant No. 2 were designed to minimize the emissions from engine exhaust and are fueled by natural gas and digester gas. Digester gas is produced during the treatment process by the anaerobic (not requiring oxygen) bacteria in the digesters. The bacteria convert about 50 percent of the solids to digester gas. This biogas is approximately 65 percent methane and 35 percent carbon dioxide and is an excellent fuel. What Are the Benefits of the Central Power Generation System? We are able to improve plant reliability, and save ratepayers money by producing our own electricity. In the 1990’s, Central Power Generation replaced 23 smaller internal combustion engines with eight larger engines. These new engines greatly reduced emissions of oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide because digester gas has a low heat value, approximately two-thirds that of natural gas, burns slower, and thus produces less air emissions. Additional catalytic emission controls have been installed to meet the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District standards (SCAQMD). How Does This Process Improve Reliability? The Central Power Generation System, along with the Southern California Edison grid, are two sources of power. Our major plant processes require continuous, reliable, uninterrupted operations. One engine at Plant No. 1 and two at Plant No. 2 are on standby, providing even greater reliability. The water pumping systems and critical unit processes have a third source of electricity, from emergency diesel generators. How Much Did the Central Power Generation System Project Cost and How Will It Be Paid For? The original project cost was approximately $75 million to plan, design and construct, and was financed through Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Fats, Oils, and Grease Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OC San-PA-07/21 What is FOG?FOG stands for fats, oils, and grease. FOG is a mixture of fats, oils, and grease from various cooking ingredients, such as:•Butter and margarine•Lard•Meat fat•Dairy products•Food scraps •Baked goods How does FOG enter the sewers?FOG enters the sewers often unintentionally. For example, FOG enters our sewers when a pan that is used to cook bacon is washed. Why is Fog a problem? When poured down the drain, FOG can build up over time in pipes, pumps, and equipment, which can cause significant problems to Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant. Some of the problems FOG can cause are sewer line blockages, which can lead to sewer overflows (spills) that cause environmental and public health hazards. Sewer overflows contain disease-causing bacteria and viruses that can make their way to rivers, lakes, and beaches. How to minimize FOG discharge? Can it. Cool it. Throw it away. The best way to manage FOG is to keep it out of the sewer system! Below are some easy steps to keep FOG out: Recycle FOG. There are facilities available that collect household FOG. Do some research to see if there is a facility near you. Can the FOG. Collect fats, oils, and grease in a disposable container, like a metal can, and mix it with absorbent trash such as coffee grounds, paper towels, or kitty litter. Install drain screens in kitchen sinks. Drain screens collect food waste that can be tossed into the trash. Properly dispose of food waste. All food waste should be disposed of directly into the appropriate trash can, and not into sinks or down a drain. This reduces the FOG discharged to the sewer. OC San is responsible for safely collecting, treating, and disposing more than 180 million gallons per day of wastewater, generated by more than 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San owns and operates approximately 388 miles of regional sewer lines and two wastewater treatment plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 Phone: 714.962.2411Email: forinformation@ocsan.govWebsite: www.ocsan.gov Social Media: @OCSanDistrict The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. Ocean Monitoring Program OC San’s Ocean Monitoring and Research Vessel Nerissa Who is the Orange County Sanitation District?The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) treats more than 180 million gallons of wastewater per day from 2.6 million people and approximately thousands of businesses and industries in central and northwest Orange County. OC San operates two treatment plants, one in Fountain Valley and one in Huntington Beach. Wastewater is transported to the two treatment facilities by 388 total miles of OC San-owned sewers throughout the service area. Wastewater is treated to remove solids, debris, and bacteria. Treated wastewater is either recycled at the Groundwater Replenishment System or released through the ocean outfall. This 10-foot diameter outfall pipeline rests on the ocean floor offshore of Huntington Beach at a depth of 200 feet. How is the ocean protected?To meet our mission of “protecting public health and the environment,” OC San maintains an ongoing ocean monitoring program, which is overseen by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. We regularly monitor the marine life, sediment quality, and water quality within 38 square miles of ocean (an area the size of Santa Ana) off Huntington Beach. In addition, we examine water samples collected along 21 miles of Orange County beaches, from Seal Beach to Crystal Cove, to assess potential health risks to beachgoers. Our Ocean Monitoring Program ensures the marine life and public are safe from any possible effects from the release of our treated wastewater. What does the program show?• Fish and other critters are healthy where we release our treated wastewater. They are no different from those living in similar parts of the ocean. • The concentration of contaminants in muscle tissue of bottom-dwelling fish do not exceed state and federal human consumption standards. Therefore, it is safe to eat fish caught offshore. • The sediment that surrounds the outfall pipeline does have pollutants related to wastewater releases. However, the level of pollutants has decreased dramatically since 1985 because of OC San’s Source Control Program. • Occasionally, bacteria levels in beach water samples exceed State standards. When that occurs, the Orange County Health Care Agency posts advisories or closes the beach. Usually, scientists can trace the bacteria to recent rains or urban runoff. OC San is proud of the efforts taken every day to protect public health and the environment. We work hard to prevent chemicals from entering our sewage. We take great care in using the best wastewater treatment technologies available. OC San’s Ocean Monitoring Program continues to be a model for other programs throughout the United States. To learn more about OC San’s Ocean Monitoring Program visit www.ocsan.gov/ocean. Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. What are pharmaceuticals?Pharmaceuticals are medications obtained as ordered by a doctor (“prescribed”) or purchased over-the-counter without a doctor’s prescription. What effects can flushing pharmaceuticals cause?1. Studies show that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish which is why we have an Ocean Monitoring Program that monitors the marine life to ensure they are healthy. 2. Disposing of pharmaceuticals to the sewer can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Thus, the standard medications used to treat infections become ineffective against the bacteria. In the past, people have been instructed to flush medication down the toilet to prevent harm to children and animals. However, we now know that flushing pharmaceuticals can have adverse effects on the environment. Flushing is no longer the recommended disposal method. “Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends against sewering any pharmaceuticals” (Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 36, February 22, 2019). How to dispose of unwanted medication1. Take them to a collection event, such as the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. For information, see https://takebackday.dea.gov. 2. Take the medication back to the pharmacy you obtained it from if it has a take-back program. 3. Dispose of unused or unwanted medications in the trash safely but ONLY if the other two options (drug take back collection events or pharmacy take-back programs) are NOT readily available. How to safely dispose of medications in the trash: Destroy the capsules by wetting, crushing, and breaking. Place the remains in the original childproof container, seal with tape, and toss in the trash. Are there any locations that take pharmaceuticals?Currently, certain pharmacies have take-back bins where people can dispose of unwanted medications (some restrictions apply). Orange County Waste & Recycling’s website contains a list of such facilities (www.oclandfills.com/hazardous/disposal).Note: With the passage of SB 212 in 2018, CalRecycle is working on regulations to require the development of stewardship management plans that will ultimately provide people more options for disposing their unwanted medications. Therefore, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers do not accept unwanted medications anymore. To find out about other waste these centers accept, visit Orange County Waste and Recycling’s website at www.oclandfills.com, or call 714.834.4000. How can I remember what is allowed down the drain?Follow the 3 Ps rule, only pee, poop, and (toilet) paper should be put into the sewer system, everything else belongs in the trash. Please visit www.what2flush.com for more information. Pharmaceuticals OC San-PA-07/2021 Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018Phone: 714.962.2411 Email: forinformation@ocsan.govWebsite: www.ocsan.gov Social Media: @OCSanDistrict The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. Urban Runoff Diversions Answers to questions about...ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. OC San accepts the diversion of urban runoff to the sewer for treatment to remediate various public health and environmental problems. Such diversions are allowed when it is not economical or practical to address the public health or environmental problems through traditional best management practices. What is Urban Runoff? Urban runoff is water that is generated by daily activities such as lawn irrigation, hosing down sidewalks, and car washing. As the water flows across the urban landscapes, it becomes contaminated with nutrients, pesticides, heavy metals, toxic chemicals, bacteria, and viruses. Once the contaminated water reaches our creeks, rivers, and shoreline, the pollutants carry the potential to harm wildlife and native vegetation, spoil recreational opportunities, and even cause human illness through contact with recreational waters. Why did OC San take action? Investigation into the 1999 Orange County beach closures due to high bacteria levels along the Huntington Beach shoreline suggested that dry weather urban runoff flowing into the ocean from the surrounding watersheds may have caused or contributed to the bacterial contamination. As a result of these closures, OC San began to accept urban runoff into the sewer system, thus establishing the Urban Runoff Diversion Program. In June 2002, Assembly Bill 1892 amended OC San’s charter to formally allow the diversion and management of dry weather urban runoff flows. What are OC San’s latest steps? On June 28, 2013, the OC San Board of Director’s adopted Resolution No. 13-09 expanding the availability of dry weather urban runoff treatment from 4 million gallons a day (MGD) to 10 MGD. This latest policy opened the door to additional flows to help remediate other environmental problems, including the excessive loading of nitrogen and selenium in the upper and middle Newport Bay Watershed. How much Urban Runoff has OC San treated? Since 1999, OC San has treated a total of 9.8 billion gallons of dry weather runoff. OC San expects to receive over 350 million gallons per year if current discharge trends remain unchanged. Are Urban Runoff Diversions regulated? Yes, OC San’s Resource Protection Division administers the Dry Weather Urban Runoff Program through the issuance of a discharge permit for each of the diversion structures. The permit establishes discharge limits, constituent monitoring, and flow metering requirements, as well as provides guidelines that specifically prohibit storm runoff and authorizes discharge only during periods of dry weather. OC San also conducts quarterly sampling and analysis of the urban runoff discharges to ensure discharge limit compliance with the various regulated constituents. Facts and Key Statistics Fact Sheets 9 Fact Sheet OUTREACHBiosolids Biosolids compost enhances landscapes, improves soils, and saves water Learning Objectives • SB 1383 buy-back options• Benefits of biosolids compost• Getting started - Procurement - Use • Demonstrations & lessons learned• Meet biosolids composters and their products Target Audiences • SB 1383 Compliance Managers• Landscape Maintenance Managers How to Procure and Use Biosolids Compost: An SB 1383 Compliance Option ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Compost Toolbox and Webinar Video Available In Fall 2021, OC San hosted a Compost Procurement webinar for our member agencies to help them prepare for this upcoming regulation. The webinar explained what compost is and how it can be locally applied, introduced OC San’s compost manufacturers and their products, and answered any questions about biosolids compost. OC San’s Compost Outreach website contains links to the video recording of the webinar and the biosolids compost toolbox. Visit www.ocsan.gov/compost. OC San has bulk compost onsite for our member agencies to sample, demonstrate, and evaluate before they order larger quantities direct from contractors. Instructions and contact information are contained within the e-form also available on the Compost Outreach website. The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San has two plants that treat wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial sources. 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 Phone: 714.962.2411Email: forinformation@ocsan.gov Website: www.ocsan.gov Social Media: @OCSanDistrict OC San-PA-07/2021 Answers to questions about Biosolids Orange County’s biosolids are safe, highly-regulated, and meet restrictive Federal, State and local standards for recycling this resource. OC San’s pretreatment program has reduced the average daily pounds of metals entering OC San’s system by 85 percent, resulting in a 99 percent reduction of metals discharged to the marine environment and maintaining low-metal content in our biosolids since 1976. Learn More Visit our website at www.ocsan.gov/biosolids for more information and to sign up for periodic biosolids program newsletters using the “Keep me Informed” button. OC San encourages public input on our biosolids program. Contact Deirdre Bingman at 714.593.7459 or dbingman@ocsan.gov. Related Publications • Biosolids articles and newsletters: www.ocsan.gov/biosolids • Annual Biosolids 503 Compliance Report: www.ocsan.gov/503 • Biosolids Policy: www.ocsan.gov/bios-policy • Biosolids Contractor Requirements document: www.ocsan.gov/bcr • Biosolids Video: www.ocsan.gov/biosolidsgo1 )Phoenix 13.9% CompostLiberty Compost76 tons/day, 21 trucks/week 21.3% CompostSynagro -- Nursery Products116 tons/day, 33 trucks/week10.1% Fail-safe Back-upCompostSynagro -- South Kern55 tons/day, 15 trucks/week Fail-safe Back-upCompostSynagro -- AZ Soils AZCANV OC San KernCounty San Bernardino County La PazCounty OrangeCounty RiversideCountySan DiegoCounty YumaCounty Los AngelesCounty ^ 31.4% Feed and Seed CropsTule Ranch -- AgTech171 tons/day, 48 trucks/week Fail-safe Back-upLandfillOCWR -- Prima Deshecha 5.0% CompostIERCA -- Inland Empire27 tons/day, 8 trucks/week Orange County Sanitation District – Biosolids ManagementBiosolids Allocations by Contractor Facility Allocations Based on: 545 Tons per day153 Trucks per week Schedule Effective Sept. 2021 Revised: 7/29/2021 18.3% Pellets and BiocharStart 9/1/2021Anaergia -- Rialto Bioenergy Facility 100 tons/day, 28 trucks/week 10 Post Card OUTREACHConstruction The Orange-Western Trunk Sewer Project is starting. This project will make improvements to the regional sewer lines and manholes in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, and Cypress. CONSTRUCTION IS COMING! ORANGE-WESTERNTRUNK SEWER PROJECT (See reverse for map and additional information) S E WER Construction Is Coming! Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project (See reverse for additional information) The Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project is anticipated to start in the next couple of months. This project will make improvements to the regional sewer lines and manholes in the cities of Seal Beach and Los Alamitos. Post Card LOS ALAMITOS SB OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 11 Newsletter OUTREACHConstruction Neighborhood Bulletin Published by the Orange County Sanitation District Fall 2021 Project Information The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Westminster Blvd. Sewer Project replaces and reconstructs the existing regional sewer force main system, along Westminster Blvd. starting at Seal Beach Blvd. and ending at Rancho Rd. in the cities of Seal Beach and Westminster. Most of the sewer collection system relies on gravity, much like the gutters in front of our homes. Force mains are pressurized sewer pipelines. The OC San force main system along Westminster Blvd. consists of two parallel pipelines. The OC San Seal Beach Pump Station, located at the corner of Westminster Blvd. and Seal Beach Blvd., pumps wastewater through the Westminster Blvd. sewer force main system. An average of 8 million gallons a day (mgd) of wastewater makes its way through the Seal Beach Pump Station. After wastewater flows through the force main system, it then continues through gravity sewer pipes to OC San’s Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley for treatment and recycling. 8 mgd could fill over 12 Olympic sized pools When construction is completed late 2022, there will be two new 36-inch (3-foot) diameter sewer pipelines along a three mile stretch of Westminster Blvd. Since there are two pipelines, that is six miles of pipelines expected to last the next 40-50 years! Orange County Sanitation District---------------------------1 WESTMINSTER BLVD. ~~w~~ r~@JJ~tu Westminster Blvd Westminster Blvd.~ Sewer Project ~ ...... ~~- N ~ • A SEAL BEACH s ! NOi to Scale 12 Community Blog Ad OUTREACHConstruction S E WER Construction Is Coming! Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project The Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project is anticipated to start in the next couple of months. This project will make improvements to the regional sewer lines and manholes in the cities of Seal Beach and Los Alamitos. Stay informed of the latest construction news by signing up for text alerts and email notifications. To sign up for text alerts use your smartphone to scan or snap a picture of this QR code or text “Los Alamitos” to 74121. For email alerts sign up at www.ocsan.gov/LosAlamitos For questions contact the Construction Hotline at 714.378.2965 or at ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov.Connect with us @OCSanDistrict KatenaAv LOS ALAMITOS SB --T O.• 13 Microsoft Word Template OUTREACHConstruction QUESTIONS: Contact OC San's Construction Hotline at 714.378.2965 or via email at ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov and online www.ocsan.gov/Cypress Cypress TrunkSEWERPROJECT ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT S E WER OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 14 Pile Driving Construction Activity: Mid-June to September 2022 What to Expect: Intermittent construction activity noise may be noticeable. PLANT NO. 2 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Primary Clarifiers Replacement Project This project will replace four existing Primary Clarifiers, large settling tanks essential for the primary treatment of wastewater. Once fully constructed, the existing clarifiers will be demolished. Upcoming work includes pile driving for shoring installation. Increased construction activity noise may be noticeable. More information about this project and other projects at OC San’s Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach can be found by visiting www.ocsan.gov/HB or scanning the QR code. We understand that construction can be an inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Orange County Sanitation District10844 Ellis AveFountain Valley, CA 92708 Call: Construction Hotline 714.378.2965 Email: ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov Visit: www.ocsan.gov OUTREACHConstruction Plant No. 2 Post Card 15 OUTREACHConstruction Headquarters Post Card HEADQUARTERS ADMINSTRA TION BUILDING PROJECT -oar ... and llmK<lJbjoct IO~dU<! IO"P"'alianal facuno,ind_,_ Upcoming construction actMty of underground utllltles crossing Ellis Awnue will require lane dosures. Driving on eastbound Ellis Avenue, left turns will not be alowed onto Bandlller Clrde and Padflc Street during work hours. See map on the right for a suggested detour. This work wll be done at night to minimize traffic Impacts and Is being coordinated with the freeway project and the City of Fountain Valley. This project constructs a new 3·story administrative office building and pedestrian bridge over Ellis Avenue to the OC San Plant No. 1 facility in Fountain Valley. --.ocun.gov/headq .. rters Construction Hotll11e: 714.378.2965 ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov @OCSanDlatrlct 16 OUTREACHCommunication OCSanConnection Fall 2021 published by the orange county sanitation district This Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) publication has been created to share information and articles of interest to learn more about us. As our customers, we want you to know what we do, why we do it, and how we do it. We are in your neighborhood Who is OC San? OC San is a resource recovery facility responsible for safely collecting, treating, recycling, and disposing of wastewater generated by 2.6 million people in central and northern Orange County. That includes 20 cities, 4 special districts, and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange. OC San has two treatment plants, one in Fountain Valley and one in Huntington Beach, 15 offsite pump stations, and 388 miles of regional sewers that must be maintained and operated on a daily basis. As water leaves your home through your bathroom, kitchen sink, laundry, etc. it makes its way to the local sewer lines which eventually reach our regional lines that then carries the sewage to our wastewater plants for treatment and recycling. Being a resource recovery facility means that after we treat the sewage, we convert it into useful products, principally water, energy, and agricultural fertilizer. Sewer pipelines Plant No. 1 (P1) Plant No. 2 (P2) Pump Stations Unincorporated Orange County(white areas) LEGEND OCOC SanService AreaArea(area enlarged)(area enlarged)OrangeCounty IRVINE ANAHEIM ORANGE SANTAANA FULLERTON BREA TUSTIN YORBALINDA HUNTINGTONBEACH COSTAMESA GARDENGROVE SEALBEACH BUENAPARK NEWPORTBEACH LAHABRA WESTMINSTER CYPRESS PLACENTIA FOUNTAINVALLEY STANTONLOSALAMITOS VILLAPARK LAPALMA PacificOcean P1 P2 community newsletter Our Service Area More Water for More People The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is a collaboration between OC San and the Orange County Water District (OCWD). It is the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse. The system takes highly treated wastewater from OC San and purifies it using a three-step advanced treatment process. The result: high quality water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. Several projects are actively in construction on the final expansion of GWRS by both OC San and OCWD to produce enough water for one million people in Orange County. To learn more, OCWD provided a construction update video that can be viewed at www.ocsan. gov/GWRS. Newsletter Plant No. 1 17 OUTREACHCommunication Newsletter for Plant No. 2 theneighborhoodconnection Summer 2021 published by the orange county sanitation district This Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) publication is to keep you, our neighbors, informed of our activities. This newsletter is published quarterly and includes construction updates, sewer tips, and items of interest. Future newsletters will be electronic. See the backside to sign up to continue receiving this newsletter. We are in your neighborhood Once again, Orange County beaches got the highest marks from the recently released Heal the Bay 2020-2021 report card. As we’ve mentioned before, OC San collects, treats, recycles, and disposes of wastewater for central and northwest Orange County. Treated wastewater that is not sent to the Groundwater Replenishment System for reuse is released over five miles out into the Pacific Ocean at a depth of two hundred feet below the surface of the water. OC San has an extensive ocean monitoring program that monitors the water and marine life around our outfall pipe and our coastline to make sure it’s safe. OC San scientists and staff conduct nearly 100,000 analysis a year to make sure that the ocean is safe for swimming, fish are safe to eat, and that animal populations are healthy. Weekly surf-zone samples are collected at 38 stations along 21 miles of shoreline including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach to assess water quality. These samples are analyzed for indicator bacteria that the Orange County Health Care Agency uses to determine the presence of harmful pathogens and the safety of beach recreation. According to the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, several Orange County beaches made the Honor Roll meaning that they are some of the best in California! Over 500 beaches along the 840 miles of coast were surveyed. To learn more visit www.ocsan.gov. Enjoy the Beaches… they are the best around! Enjoy the Beaches… Enjoy the Beaches… they are the best around! they are the best around! the neighborhood connection/summer 2021 | published by the orange county sanitation district Follow us on social media @OCSanDistrict 10844 Ellis AvenueFountain Valley, California 92708 Sign up for our electronic newsletters What’s over the fence? Take a virtual tour of our facilities from the comfort of your own home. Visit www.ocsan.gov/tours to learn more. For general information, email forinformation@ ocsan.gov. For OC San construction projects, reach your community liaisons at ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov or call 714.378.2965. More at www.ocsan.gov/FV. Need to get a hold of us? Sign up to receive e-newsletters about OC San and stay informed about construction projects and plant activities. Signing up is easy and you have options: Scan the QR code Call 714.378.2965 Email ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov Use Option 2 or 3 to let us know if you prefer to continue receiving a printed copy mailed to you. Don’t Forget future newsletters will be published electronically and will no longer be mailed. 1 2 3 18 OUTREACHCommunication Post Card OC San would like to reach out to wish you Happy Holidays and extend a courtesy reminder for homeowners to inspect their septic system to make sure it is prepared for this holiday season. Did you know that approximately 50 percent of septic servicing is done in response to an emergency failure, like a blockage or drainage issue? Be proactive and have a professional conduct an inspection on your septic tank before it becomes a problem. A failed septic system is the last thing anyone wants to deal with as they are preparing that special meal with family and friends. OC San’s advice, know your septic tank! Every home’s septic system is unique and there is no one-size fits all approach. Maintenance, such as routine inspection and pumping of your septic tank, depends on the tank size, number of residents, and other factors like household products used. OC San recommends homeowners schedule annual septic tank inspections to ensure their system is operating properly. Did you know that your hauled septic waste can be taken to OC San for treatment to protect the environment and public health? Also, by properly managing your septic system, you are protecting your home’s value while reducing the potential for costly emergency servicing, plumbing repairs, or replacing a damaged system. This Holiday Season... Do Your Part This Holiday Season... Do Your Part and Be Septic Smartand Be Septic Smart This Holiday Season... Do Your Part This Holiday Season... Do Your Part and Be Septic Smartand Be Septic Smart Have a joyous holiday season and remember to be septic smart!Have a joyous holiday season and remember to be septic smart! Follow us on social media @OCSanDistrict 10844 Ellis AvenueFountain Valley, California 92708 Phone: 714.962.2411 Website: www.ocsan.gov 11/2021 BE PROACTIVE BE PROACTIVE Have a professional conduct an inspection on your septic tank before it becomes a problem. OC San collects and treats more than 180 million gallons of wastewater a day from 2.6 million people in central and northern Orange County. By helping keep your septic tanks clean you are helping us protect the environment! For more information visit:www.epa.gov/septic OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 19 Employment Recruitment Brochure OUTREACHEmployment Orange County Sanitation District ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONMANAGER (SOURCE CONTROL) Recruitment Announcement OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 20 Employment Recruitment Brochure OUTREACHEmployment Orange County Sanitation District DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Recruitment Announcement OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 21 Employment Recruitment Brochure Orange County Sanitation District ENGINEERING MANAGER PLANNING Recruitment Announcement OUTREACHEmployment OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 22 OUTREACHSocial Media/Videos 23 OUTREACHSocial Media/Videos or:•,.1nd1•,lricl 24 OUTREACHSocial Media/Videos PRIMARY CLARI FIERS HUNTINGTON BEACH 1989 25 INTERNAL PROJECTS 26 Monthly Bulletin Please be sure to obtain supervisor approval for all events and presentations during work hours. AUGUST 2021 OC San Mandatory TrainingThis month, Workplace Bullying and Violence training is scheduled. This is a mandatory training for all OC San employees and will help employees learn how to recognize and respond to potential situations of bullying and violence in the workplace. The training has been assigned to you in Cornerstone and must be completed by August 23. This training is on-demand and can be taken at any time. If you experience difficulties accessing the training, please contact Baylee Bontems x7150. Back to School and Proper Backpacks For many people, backpacks and book bags are the key when carrying books, supplies or just some basic necessities. Whether you’re buying them for your children for school or yourself, it’s important to think about these tips when selecting the right one: 1. The correct size: Never wider or longer than the torso and never hanging more than four inches below the waist. 2. Padded back and shoulder straps: Using one strap shifts the weight to one side and causes muscle pain and posture problems. 3. Multiple compartments: Help distribute the weight evenly. August Is Water Quality Month National Water Quality Month reminds us that it takes much more than just turning on the tap to guarantee clean, potable water. Nationally, the average person uses approximately 80 gallons of water or more per day which includes the use of bathing, cleaning, household waste, and drinking water. Thankfully, through an innovate partnership with the Orange County Water District, the Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion project will increase treatment capacity from 100 to 130 million gallons per day; enough water for one million people! The project will be complete in 2023. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT digesterdigesterthethe Breaking Ground and GroundbreakingIn honor of the start of construction OC San will be hosting virtual activities later this month. Keep and eye out on The San Box for more details regarding dates, activities and event registrations. Protect YourselfAgainst Scam Calls Similar to phishing, vishing is a method of attack delivered by phone as a means to gain access or information from an unknown target. The following are tips to protect yourself when you receive unexpected calls: 1. Verify unexpected phone requests by using an official directory or make a call to the company's headquarters and ask to speak with the caller. 2. Be extremely suspicious of any caller asking for login information via phone. Secure companies do not need such information to access your account. 3. Refuse to provide account data or personally identifiable information. 4. Refuse any unexpected request to change your login, password, or network settings. Remember phishing isn't the only attack scammers use. Stay vigilant and cyber aware! Employee Bi-MonthlyNewsletter YOUR SOURCE FOR OC SAN NEWS AND INFORMATION JULY AUGUST2021 Inside this issue...Here We Go 2Sharing the Knowledge 4 Construction Corner 5Summer Memories 6Finances in Check 8Video Contest Winners 9Orange County Beaches 9OC San's New Wheels 10Hoot and Holler 11New Faces 12 INTERNAL PROJECTSEmployee Communications 27 Employee Event - VIP Luncheon We bid far e w e l l t o t h e f o l l o w i n g e m p l o y e e s w h o have recen t l y r e t i r e d o r a r e g o i n g t o r e t i r e in the mo n t h o f M a r c h . Tony Acayan5 years of service Pinky Burke20 years of service Keith Criscuolo19 years of service Dustin Le32 years of service Canh Nguyen30 years of service Eddie Baker16 years of service Gail Cain30 years of service Dean Fisher30 years of service Debbie Marchegiano26 years of service Trung Nguyen33 years of service Mike Barrett33 years of service Jie Chang29 years of service Tyler Hoang30 years of service Luis Marta32 years of service Madan Patel20 years of service John Bellitti14 years of service Greg Chesbro30 years of service Shamshad Hyder31 years of service Todd May30 years of service Sejal Patel29 years of service Brian Bingman24 years of service George Crawford20 years of service Michael Kobzoff10 years of service Kenny Nicks13 years of service MarcoPolo Velasco28 years of service INTERNAL PROJECTSEmployee Communications Social Media Post Dear Brian, We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for your service and dedication to OC San. Our agency would not be what it is today without your contributions. You should take great pride in your role in protecting the public’s health and the environment over the past 24 years. Although we cannot get together to thank you in person, we wanted to make sure to let you know how much you are appreciated and to congratulate you on your retirement. We wish you the best of luck and good health in all your future endeavors! Sincerely, _________________________ _________________________ John Withers Board Chairman James D. Herberg General ManagerThank You Card 28 INTERNAL PROJECTSEmployee Communications OC San Salutes Our VeteransPast and Present *THESE REPRESENT THOSE WHO SUBMITTED PHOTOS TO PARTICIPATE. Jennifer Alexander — U.S. Navy, Construction Mechanic 1984-1992  Bob Bell — U.S. Navy, Electricians Mate, Petty Officer 2nd Class, 1975-1982  John Bellitti — U.S. Navy, Boiler Tech. 3rd Class, 1977-1981Jason Biedermann — U.S. Marine Corp, Corporal-Infantry Squad Leader, 1993-1997  James Brown — U.S. Marine Corps, Lance Corporal Brown, 1992–1996  Jesse Freeman — Army National Guard, Sergeant E-5, 1999-2007Bill Gilbert — U.S. Army, Specialist 4th Class, 1984-1990  Jed Gonzales — U.S. Army, Chief Warrant Officer 3, 1990-1995 and Marine Engineer, 1996-2010Victor Gonzalez — U.S. Navy, Aviation Boatswain Mate Equipment, 2nd Class, 1999-2005  Derek Harp — CA Army National Guard, Captain, 1999-Current  Donald Hawthorne — U.S. Navy, 1st Class Engineman, 1984-1992 Roger Kenerson — U.S. Navy, Aviation Technician 2nd Class, 1970-1977 (No photo available) Ludwig Lapus — U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 2nd Class, 1997-2003  Tony Leak — U.S. Army, Sergeant, 1972-1976Steve Lavelle — U.S. Marine Corp, Lieutenant Colonel, 1994-2015  Adam McMurdy — U.S. Army, Rank Specialist, 2000-2004  Michael Morey — U.S. Army, Engineer, 1984-1992Tracey Murphy — U.S. Navy, Engine, 2nd Class 1985-1990  Paul Nguyen — U.S. Air Force, Sergeant, 1985-1992  Brian Reed — U.S. Navy, Aviation Structural and Hydraulics Specialist, 1983-1990Larry Roberson — U.S. Air Force, Sergeant, 1991-1999  Henry Rosas — U.S. Navy, Machinist Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer, 1980-1987 Kevin Schuler — U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1987-1993  Enrique Zapien — U.S. Marine Corps Corporal, 2000-2004  OC San Retirees Dan Dillon — U.S. Marine Corp, Sergeant, 1968-1971  Steve Howard — U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1983-1987Patrick McNelly — U.S. Army, Specialist 5, 1968-1971  Mark Mutz — U.S. Army, Sergeant, 1982-1986 Gary Prater — U.S. Army, Sergeant E-5, 1973-1977  Jim Tintle — U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 1st Class, 1979-1987Dave Usher — U.S. Marine Corp,1982-1986  OC San Retirees Dan Dillon — U.S. Marine Corp, Sergeant, 1968-1971  Steve Howard — U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1983-1987Patrick McNelly — U.S. Army, Specialist 5, 1968-1971  Mark Mutz — U.S. Army, Sergeant, 1982-1986 Gary Prater — U.S. Army, Sergeant E-5, 1973-1977  Jim Tintle — U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 1st Class, 1979-1987Dave Usher — U.S. Marine Corp,1982-1986 Dan Dillon Steve Howard Patrick McNelly Mark Mutz Gary Prater Jim Tintle Dave Usher Jennifer Alexander Bob Bell John Bellitti Jason Biedermann James Brown Jesse Freeman Bill Gilbert Jed Gonzales Victor Gonzalez Derek Harp Donald Hawthorne Ludwig Lapus Tony Leak Steve Lavelle Adam McMurdy Michael Morey Tracey Murphy Paul Nguyen Brian Reed Larry Roberson Henry Rosas Kevin Schuler Enrique Zapien Poster for Employees BENEFITS ENROLLMENT October 1-15 Banner 29 INTERNAL PROJECTSEmployee Communications OC San Pin Card Core Values Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and RespectWe aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service. Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem SolvingWe lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost- effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts. Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders. Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals. Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices. The Core Values support our Mission and Vision statements by expressing the values, beliefs, and philosophy that guides our daily actions. ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 30 Staff Appreciation INTERNAL PROJECTSHoliday Celebration John WithersBoard Chairman James D. Herberg General Manager As the year winds to a close, we would like to take a moment to express how grateful we are for the team we have here at OC San. Your dedication and commitment to our mission to protecting public health and the environment is appreciated. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends and take time to enjoy what life is truly about. We look forward to seeing you in 2022. Employee Holiday Card uaPPY HOliD3Y8 (k,,: J /,,!j,r.fi,-.,__, \, 31 Certificate I amResilient Cortney Light In recognition of your commitment to community outreach and education by participating in the Volunteer Incentive Program July 2020 - June 2021 ____________________________________ James D. Herberg, General Manager INTERNAL PROJECTSEmployee Event - VIP Virtual Ceremony 32 Flyer INTERNAL PROJECTSRisk Management Quarterly Safety and Health Metrics Safety Program Update: Cal OSHA requires annual review of safety programs, which is generally conducted by Risk Management staff, and any changes to the associated standard operating procedures (SOPs) are approved by the General Manager. This year, Health Science Associates (Consultant) was hired to conduct a comprehensive review of 31 safety SOPs, as well as 10 safety forms for compliance with applicable Cal OSHA regulations and safety orders. The Consultant recommended approximately 600 changes, mostly language and grammatical changes, and no major gaps identified. The updates will not result in any additional training to staff. All employees will be assigned a Cornerstone task in the next few weeks to review the changes and acknowledge the SOP change log. Plant No. 1 Plant No. 2 Agency Wide IndustryAverage Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)1.62 2.33 1.78 3.30 Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer (DART)1.16 1.55 1.25 2.20 Days Since Last Recordable (TRIR) Case 42 14 Days Since Last DART Case 42 14 Hours Worked 865,562 257,665 1,123,227 Monthly YTD Safety Permits Issued 76 905 Industrial Hygiene Samples Collected 7 165 Safety Training Completed 100.0% Ergonomic Self Assessments Completed 100.0% Safety/Ergonomic Requests 4 37 Ergonomic Evaluations/Audits 8 19 Emergency Exercises/Drills 0 1 Inspections (Plant, Office, Lab, Waste)19 192 Third-Party Audits and Inspections 0 3 Contractor Incidents Reports 10 143 First Quarter2022 QUARTERLY YTD MAJOR ACCIDENTS 0 2 MINOR ACCIDENTS 0 9 NEAR MISSES 2 64 OBSERVATIONS 23 205 1/19/22 33 Board Member Book INTERNAL PROJECTSBoard Member Outreach Prepared by Board Services GUIDE TOBUSINESS Board of Directors’ ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Board of Directors’ 2022 GUIDE TO BUSINESS May 2022 New Board Chairman Selected Chad Wanke from the City of Placentia has been selected as the OC San Board Chair for fiscal year 2022-2023. He will complete his term as Vice-Chair on June 30 and commence his new role on July 1. Wanke has been part of the OC San Board since 2014 and been a member of the Operations, Administration, Legislative and Public Affairs, and Steering Committees. The new Vice-Chair will be selected at the June Board Meeting and will take effect on July 1. General Manager Presents Proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 General Manager Jim Herberg presented his proposed work plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan includes 17 goals that help support the recently adopted Strategic Plan. The goals range from completing a rate study, an urban runoff optimization study, collaborating with the member agencies on inflow and infiltration issues, to creating an industrial users award program. The final plan will be presented to the Board for adoption next month for implementation July 1. OC San Sewer Construction Anaheim/Buena Park/Cypress The Orange-Western Trunk Sewer Project continues with line cleaning and chemical grouting at night during low flow. Over the next couple of weeks, day work will begin for pipeline and manhole replacement along Western Avenue at Lincoln Avenue and Orange Avenue. These activities will be ongoing through summer. Prior to the pipe work, potholing will occur to check for utilities. Los Alamitos/Seal Beach The Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer Project continues with line cleaning on southbound Los Alamitos Blvd. With schools out for summer soon, construction will begin on Oak Street to replace several manholes. In preparation for that, potholing to check for utilities will occur over the next few weeks. Westminster/Seal Beach Progress continues on the Westminster Blvd. Sewer Project. Night work in the intersection of Westminster Boulevard and Bolsa Chica Road in the City of Westminster is about 75 percent complete and will continue for another 3 to4 weeks. This work is being done at night to minimize traffic impacts through the busy intersection. Slip-lining over 3,000 feet of new 36-inch diameter pipeline is expected to be completed this month, with the construction of all other associated efforts and vaults to follow. Fountain Valley Structural steel has begun to go up for the new Headquarters building across the street from Plant No. 1. The mass timber is in transit from Ontario, Canada and will arrive on site in June. In addition to the construction, the project team is working on procurements for the fixtures, furniture, and equipment; and A/V. The team is also in the preliminary stages of developing a move-in plan for staff to transition into the new building. Question can be directed to the OC San Construction Hotline at 714.378.2965 or via email at ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov. Board Member Talking Points 6 SAN QAANCE CQUtlTY $AUITAllQH 0"1MC'f 10844 Ellio A,..en1.1e Fo..,n1ein V•I~. CA 92708 • 714.902.:2411 34 BRANDING 35 BRANDINGCorporate Identity OC San Polo Shirt Lapel Pin 36 BRANDINGCorporate Identity Podium Logo 37 BRANDINGCorporate Identity Core Values Posters in Board Room 38 BRANDINGCorporate Identity Plant No. 2 Operations Center Lobby Plant No. 1 Administration Lobby 39 BRANDINGCorporate Identity Plant No. 1 Security Booth Signage Plant No. 1 Welcome Signage 40 BRANDINGSignage Light Pole Banners 41 Website Home Page BRANDINGSignage Headquarters Construction Fence Graphics 42 BRANDINGEmployee Communication Mission, Vision and Core Values Posters Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service. Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts. Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders. Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals. Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices. • Providing reliable, responsive and affordable services in line with customer needs and expectations. • Protecting public health and the environment utilizing all practical and effective means for wastewater, energy, and solids resource recovery. • Continually seeking efficiencies to ensure that the public’s money is wisely spent. • Communicating our mission and strategies with those we serve and all other stakeholders. • Partnering with others to benefit our customers, this region, and our industry. • Creating the best possible workforce in terms of safety, productivity, customer service, and training. VISION CORE VALUES “To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.” MISSION Orange County Sanitation District, 2022 43 REPORTS 44 Annual Report Design REPORTS Transparent ResilientReliable ANNUAL REPORT2020/2021 OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 45 Biosolids Report Cover Design REPORTS BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENTCOMPLIANCE REPORT ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT EPA 40 CFR Part 503 Year 2021 46 Budget Update Design REPORTS Orange County Sanitation District, California Proposed BUDGET Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 47 CIP Annual Report Design REPORTS We Can Do So Much Capital Improvement Program ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year 2020/21 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 48 Financial Report Cover Design REPORTS Orange County Sanitation DistrictAnnual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2021 Orange County, California 49 Financial Report Cover Design REPORTS Orange County, California Orange County, California Orange County Sanitation DistrictFirst Quarter Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2021 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 50 Financial Report Cover Design REPORTS Orange County, California ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTMid-Year Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2021 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION OISTRICT 51 Asset Management Plan Cover Design REPORTS 2021 Asset Management Plan ... 52 Resource Protection Annual Report Cover Design REPORTS RESOURCE PROTECTION DIVISION Annual Report PRETREATMENT PROGRAM 2020-21 53 Strategic Plan Cover Design REPORTS Strategic Plan — 2021 | 1 StrategicPlan ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PROPOSED ’21 54 Ocean Discharge Permit Cover Design REPORTS 2021 NPDESOcean Discharge Permit Monitoring and Reporting Program Order No. R8-2021-0010 NPDES No. CA0110604 55 District Transparency Cover Design District Transparency CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE APPLICATION OCTOBER 2022 Orange County Sanitation District REPORTS 56 LEGISLATIVE 57 LEGISLATIVEFunding Request Flyer Community Funding Requests (Federal) OC San Construction Projects www.ocsan.gov Twitter: @OCSanDistrict Facebook: www.facebook.com/OCSanDistrict Phone: 714.962.2411 10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 9270801/2022 SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION RESEARCH PROJECT As a leader in protecting the public health and environment, OC San is continuously looking to innovate its treatment methods. This includes new treatment methods that address constituents of emerging concern such as PFAS. As part of this effort, OC San is partnering with 374Water Systems Inc. (374Water) in a new technology that treats biosolids, a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process. • Every day, OC San collects and processes more than 180 million gallons of wastewater resulting in concentrated solids called sludge and scum that can be turned into methane-rich renewable gas and biosolids that provide multiple beneficial uses. • In an effort to address contamination and treatment concerns of PFAS in wastewater, OC San will partner with 374Water to build a six-ton-per-day demonstration project called AirSCWO Nix6. • This process uses water at a high temperature and pressure to oxidize complex compound materials into more basic and benign compounds. • Once built, AirSCWO Nix6 can provide opportunities to solve other challenges facing OC San, including:  Costs of solids processing  Air emission requirements for methane and power generation equipment  Treatment of emerging contaminants such as PFAS compounds  Treatment of microplastics  Food waste utilization  Efficient use of OC San’s treatment plant properties and  Enhance solids recovery • OC San’s project cost is estimated at $6,890,000. • Project Construction will take place from August 2022 – September 2022. OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 58 Community Funding Requests (Federal) OC San Construction Projects Maintaining System Reliability Through Rehabilitation The project will build a new Headworks facilities in order to rehabilitate and replace aging infrastructure at OC San’s Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley. The goal of this project is to strengthen the reliability of the infrastructure, increase the lifespan of critical assets and improve plant-wide operations and services.  Headworks is part of the Preliminary Process, removing organics, sanitary products and other large materials before wastewater can be treated for reuse.  This project will increase efficiency, reduce possible odors and enhance reliability enabling OC San to continue with efficient wastewater treatment.  Improves electrical reliability providing for fewer power disruptions, increased safety and reduces the possibility of loss of service.  Project construction: summer 2021 - winter 2028.  Project requires an investment of $222.3 million for construction. www.ocsan.gov Twitter: @OCSanDistrict Facebook: www.facebook.com/OCSanDistrict Phone: 714.962.2411 10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 9270803/2021 LEGISLATIVEFunding Request Flyer OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION OISTRICT 59 Community Funding Requests (Federal) OC San Construction Projects Water Treatment Upgrades As part of our rehabilitation efforts, this project will replace four existing primary clarifiers. The new primary clarifiers will have flat covers instead of the dome shape and will allow for much needed improvements including enhanced odor control which reaffirms our commitment to our neighbors and relocation of clarifiers off of any known existing fault lines.  The clarifiers are the first step in the Primary Treatment process where solids settle and then are removed as part of the wastewater process, removing 80 percent of solids in the water. From there, the water proceeds to the secondary stage of treatment.  Current clarifiers were constructed in the 1960s and have reached the end of its lifecycle.  Project construction will also include new sludge pump stations, odor control system, power building, and associated piping.  Project construction: summer 2021 - winter 2026.  Project requires an investment of $118 million for construction. www.ocsan.gov Twitter: @OCSanDistrict Facebook: www.facebook.com/OCSanDistrict Phone: 714.962.2411 10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 9270803/2021 LEGISLATIVEFunding Request Flyer OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Page left intentionally blank PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue | Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Website: www.ocsan.gov | Social Media: @OCSanDistrict | Email: forinformation@ocsan.gov 06/2022 5/2/2022 1 Public Affairs Strategic Plan FY 2022 ‐2024 Presented by: Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager Legislative and Public Affairs Committee May 9, 2022 2 •Operations •Employees / OC San Culture •Community •Post COVID‐19 •100 percent reclaimable flow •Sewer Rate Study •Capital Improvement Program •GWRS Final Expansion •Headquarters Building •Board Members Current Situation 1 2 5/2/2022 2 PAO Strategic Plan 3 PAO Strategic Plan 4 3 4 EMPLOYEES • Internal Communication 100% Rec. flow • Honor Walk EXPERTS • Speaking engagements • Awards MEDIA • Social Media campaigns • Press Kit • Media Training • News Release Calendar BRANDING EDUCATION • New website • In-person tours , Headquarters , Community Events Branding Plan • PSA Contest • Advertising • Video Library • Awards (permittees/drivers) • Diversity Campaign , WW 101 • VIP CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIVE GRANTS GOVT AFFAIRS CRISIS GM SUPPORT • Community • Legislative Plan Briefings & Mtgs • Track & monitor • City Briefings • Paid Advertisement • Letters of support/oppose • Policy • Monitor & Apply • State of the District • Response Plan • GM Monthly Report • Outreach Toolkits • Develop Pro1ocols • GM Work Plan • Inflow/Infiltration Outreach • Council Member(s) Tour • Speaking Points • Strategic Plan • Presentations • Town Halls 5/2/2022 3 5 LaPA Review Adoption of Plan in July 2022 Implementation Next Steps Questions ? 6 5 6 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMMON ACRONYMS ACWA Association of California Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal APWA American Public Works Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board AQMD Air Quality Management District MOU Memorandum of Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board CARB California Air Resources Board NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research Institute SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works CEQA California Environmental Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District CIP Capital Improvement Program OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency SRF Clean Water State Revolving Fund CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA Professional Consultant/Construction Services Agreement TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids gpd gallons per day PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances WDR Waste Discharge Requirements GWRS Groundwater Replenishment System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment Federation ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation IERP Integrated Emergency Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission PSA Professional Services Agreement WRDA Water Resources Development Act ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone. BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used as a fuel. BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample. GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”). GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70 million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects. PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon). PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents. PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant. SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. 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. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.