HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2010 Steering Committee Agenda Packet AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010 AT 5:30 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
www.ocsd.com
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
• Mid-year Progress Report
REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approve minutes of the December 16, 2009 Steering Committee meeting.
2. Approve Honor Walk nominees for 2010.
INFORMATION ITEMS
3. City of Anaheim Water Recycling Demonstration Project (Herberg)
4. Legislative Platform (Gold)
January 27, 2010
CLOSED SESSION
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Steering
Committee, the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code
Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c)
employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public
disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Directors during a permitted
closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time as final actions are taken by the
Board on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
Convene in closed session, if necessary.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
ADJOURNMENT
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
January 27, 2010
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this
agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices 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 all, of the members of
District's Board,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board, located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California.
Items Not Posted: In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the
Committee for discussion and/or action, it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an
emergency item or because there is a need to take immediate action,which need came to the attention of the
Committee subsequent to the posting of agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the
manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Steering Committee on specific agenda
items or matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, speakers may be deferred until the
specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to three minutes.
Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action
taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion
or further explanation, and unless a particular item is requested to be removed from the consent calendar
by a Director of staff member, there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the
consent calendar will be enacted by one action approving all motions, and casting a unanimous ballot for
resolutions included on the consent calendar. All items removed from the consent calendar shall be
considered in the regular order of business.
The Committee Chair will determine if any items are to be deleted from the consent calendar.
Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee
meeting held within five (5) days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
Meeting Adjournment: This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and items of business from this agenda
may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government
Code Section 54955 (posted within 24 hours).
Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you
require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District
Clerk of the Board's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must
specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Notice to Committee Members:
For any questions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda, Committee members should contact the
Committee Chair or Clerk of the Board ten days in advance of the Committee meeting.
Committee Chair: Doug Davert (714)318-9550
General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593-7110
General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)415-1006
Clerk of the Board: Penny Kyle (714)593-7130
E-mail: pkyle6d�ocsd.com
STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir.
01/27/2010
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
2
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Michael Gold, Public Affairs
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve Honor Walk nominees for 2010.
SUMMARY
In 2008 the Steering Committee adopted a resolution that provided a framework for
recognizing past Board Members and retired staff for their outstanding contributions.
One of the results of this resolution and the discussions that followed was the creation
of the Honor Walk in front of the Administration Building. After the Steering Committee
adopted guidelines for honorees, staff solicited nominations and will be presenting final
recommendations (of staff members) to the Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee will be deciding which past Board Members should be
honored, and discussing General Manager's recommendations for staff nominees.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
Resolution establishing a policy for naming facilities and placing of monuments and
other memorials — June 25, 2008.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In late July 2009, the Honor Walk bricks were installed in front of the Administration
Building and staff circulated a form to accept nominations for the Walk. Honorees could
be past board members or retired staff who made significant contributions to OCSD and
the people it serves.
The policy and procedures developed by the Steering Committee and staff stipulated
that the General Manager makes recommendations to the Steering Committee for
retired staff nominees and the Steering Committee will deliberate and decide on past
Board Members.
Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC
Revised:01/08/07
Page 1
Included in this packet are the names of the two Past Board Members that have been
nominated. The two nominees are Jan Debay and Peter Green. Please come to the
meeting prepared to discuss these nominees.
On January 25, the Executive Management Team met to discuss the five retired staff
who were nominated. The General Manager will be presenting staff's recommendations
to the Steering Committee meeting.
What is next?
After the Steering Committee approves the names of the people to be given Honor Walk
Bricks, staff will complete the work and a dedication ceremony will be held to induct the
first honorees. All honorees will be invited to attend the small event.
In the future, staff will solicit nominations towards the end of the calendar year with the
intention of installing bricks in the first quarter of each year.
Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC
Revised:01/08/07
Page 2
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
HONOR WALK NOMINEE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to the OCSD Public Affairs Office.
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• The length and nature of the nominee's relationship to OCSD;
• How he or she has enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership; and
• How the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to the District or people served
by the District.
Please use the attached leadership competencies and resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors establishing the program, as reference.
Nominees should be past Board Members or retired employees.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir.
01/27/10
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
3
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: James D. Herberg, Director of Engineering
Project Manager: Jim Burror
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only — City of Anaheim Water Recycling Demonstration Project
SUMMARY
• The City of Anaheim (City) is requesting that Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) permit the installation and operation of a Water Recycling Demonstration
Project that would treat wastewater within the City. This facility would return treated
and untreated sewer solids back to the sewer for further treatment and processing
by OCSD.
• OCSD's Wastewater Discharge Ordinance (OCSD-37) does not authorize OCSD
staff to permit or approve wastewater treatment plants that discharge solids back to
the sanitary sewer. An Agreement between the City and OCSD would be required
before this project could proceed.
• The proposed project will be located in downtown Anaheim near Anaheim City Hall
and would produce 100,000 gallons per day of recycled water. The recycled water
is planned to be used for non-potable uses at City Hall and adjacent parks.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The City recently released a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (October
2009) for the pilot Water Recycling Demonstration Project. OCSD staff has reviewed
the Draft Initial Study and has the following concerns:
1. The project removes wastewater upstream and tributary to the Ground Water
Replenishment System.
2. The project will potentially increase odors and solids deposition in the local and
regional sewer system.
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3. The project would create new administrative demands to administer a new
contract/permit (billing, monitoring, negotiations, coordination meetings, etc.)
Depending on the success of the City's Water Recycling Demonstration Project, OCSD
Staff believes that a larger water recycling project may be pursued by the City, further
reducing the amount of water available for recycling at GWR System. Staff is
concerned that this project could create a precedent, encouraging similar actions by
other cities that could negatively impact the GWR System and create infrastructure that
duplicates facilities that have already been constructed and paid for by OCSD and
OCWD rate payers. Staff recommends opposing the proposed demonstration project
for the reasons cited above. However, the Committee could consider other options:
1. Proceed with Agreement discussions at the staff level to allow the City's Water
Recycling Demonstration Project to proceed. Should the Demonstration Project
proceed, OCSD would evaluate impacts to our system. OCSD would not consider
the Demonstration Project as a precedent that would allow future development of full
scale projects.
2. Deny a connection permit based on the fact that there is no provision in OCSD's
existing Wastewater Discharge Ordinance (OCSD-37) to permit such a facility.
3. Request a meeting among the OCSD and Orange County Water District Board
Chairs and the members of the Anaheim City Council (and other senior staff) to
discuss this issue, and provide direction to OCSD staff, based on the results of the
meeting.
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET / DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE
N/A
Date of Approval Contract Amount Contingency
N/A N/A N/A
ATTACHMENTS
OCSD letter to Marie Newland, City of Anaheim, dated November 18, 2009.
OCWD letter to Marie Newland, City of Anaheim, dated November 18, 2009.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
November 18, 2009
Marie Newland
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(714)WZM56 The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)appreciates the opportunity to review
the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), prepared for the City
of Anaheim Water Recycling Demonstration Project. OCSD collects and treats
�nB approximately 210 million gallons a day of wastewater generated by 2.5 million
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area project is planned within the boundaries of OCSD's service area. The following
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District's (OCWD)Groundwater Replenishment(GWR)System. Our concern arises
because the designated sanitary sewer from which this wastewater is to be
Ca Pcl11e reclaimed currently flows to OCSD's Reclamation Plant No. 1, the source water for
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avoge Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities
or expansion of existing facilities?
Since the existing sanitary sewers in the OCSD service area are already the source
of wastewater that is currently treated and routed for advanced water purification at
Stanton the OCWD GWR System, OCSD requests this Resource Area of the 1S/MND be
r"s' reviewed and updated. The section should note that the wastewater in the local
V4a ignk sanitary sewers is already being reclaimed, and that the project may strand existing
t unde treatment capacity currently in use.
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sanitary sewer system(s). This would include increased deposition of solids,
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OCSD has extensive odor control and sewer cleaning needs, associated with its
downstream reclamation plants, and is concerned about the impacts of the
deposition of these screened and ground solids into the regional sanitary sewer
system.
Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project.
Similar to comments above, the section should be revised to include a discussion of
existing water reclamation activities associated with the sewerage already being
reclaimed from the area.
Determination by wastewater treatment provider which serves the project
OCSD reserves future comment on this section until the results associated with
Comment 2 above have been reviewed by OCSD staff.
Comply with federal state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste?
The project should describe the handling of solid wastes in the waste stream and
created during the wastewater treatment process. This may include the need to
obtain an industrial wastewater discharge permit from OCSD. Thus, the project
description should include enough substantive information for OCSD to preliminarily
respond to the need for waste handling and treatment compliance.
Section 4.4 Air Quality
Create objectionable odors
As noted in comment no. 2 above, residual solids from the proposed treatment
facility could result in increased odor, solids deposition, and corrosion in OCSD's
sewer system.
James D. Herberg, P.E., BCEE
Director of Engineering
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Marie Newland
Environmental Planner
City of Anaheim
Public Utilities Department
201 S. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 601
Anaheim, CA 92805
Subject: Comments on Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Water Recycling Demonstration Project
The Orange County Water District (OCWD)appreciates the opportunity to review the
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) prepared for the City of
Anaheim Water Recycling Demonstration Project. OCWD was established by the State
of California in 1933 to manage the Orange County Groundwater Basin. The proposed
project occurs within the Orange County Groundwater Basin and OCWD provides the
following comments based upon OCWD's interest in protecting water quality and water
resources in the groundwater basin.
Comment Number 1 —Regarding Section 4.9 Hydrology, the IS/MND indicates that to
mitigate the potential impacts of adding TDS to the groundwater basin,the City is
proposing to increase infiltration of low TDS stormwater, or other water, into the
groundwater basin. For this approach to be successful in mitigating potential TDS
impacts, it is important that the mitigation be based on increasing infiltration of low TDS
stormwater above and beyond that which would otherwise occur. The amount of low
TDS stormwater that is assigned a credit in the proposed Salt Mitigation Bank must be
based on the amount of low TDS stormwater that is recharged above and beyond a
baseline condition. The baseline condition should represent the amount of stormwater
infiltration that is occurring under existing conditions Projects by the City of Anaheim or
development or redevelopment projects within the city that provide an increase in
stormwater infiltration above and beyond the baseline condition would be candidates for
calculating a credit in the Salt Mitigation Bank.
Marie Newland
November 18, 2009
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Comment Number 2 —OCWD projects to increase stormwater infiltration should not be
considered in the Salt Mitigation Bank.
Comment Number 3—On page 4-36, the IS/MND states"Additionally, this project will
include a stormwater infiltration system that will capture and return water to the
groundwater basin that would have otherwise been lost." Please explain this statement
in additional detail. It is not clear what is being referred to.
Comment Number 4—Please modify Mitigation Measure 2 listed on page 4-35 to
indicate that the annual letter report on the salt mitigation credits submitted to the
Regional Board will also be transmitted to OCWD.
Comment Number 5—Wastewater in the existing sanitary sewer system that serves the
project area is currently being recycled through the Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD)-OCWD Groundwater Replenishment System. Section 4.9, Hydrology, of the
IS/MND should note that the wastewater in the local sanitary sewer system is already
being recycled and that the project may strand existing treatment capacity currently in
use at OCSD and OCWD. To the extent that the project reduces flows to the OCSD-
OCWD Groundwater Replenishment System, this would reduce the amount of low TDS
water that can be recharged into the groundwater basin
Sincerely,
Michael R. Markus, P.E.
General Manager
STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir.
01/27/2010
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Michael Gold, Public Affairs
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information only re 2010 Legislative Program
SUMMARY
In previous years the Steering Committee has held a workshop to discuss the goals for
the legislative program and any changes to the District's Legislative Platform. This
year, staff has streamlined the process and is presenting our recommendations in this
report.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
Legislative Platform adopted by the Board of Directors, February 25, 2009.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Each year, the Steering Committee adopts legislative program goals to provide staff and
lobbyists with direction in both policy and funding areas. Based on the current political
climate and OCSD's overall priorities, staff is recommending the following goals:
Funding Priorities
• Continue seeking an appropriation from Congress for Secondary Treatment
upgrades in advance of the 2012 deadline.
• Request a general authorization for funding priorities in the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA) or other related legislation.
• Pursue funding for fuel cell power generation.
• Seek funding for a new tour bus.
Policy Goals
• Aggressively fight any property tax shift from Sacramento by working with the
Orange County Water District, CASA and other partners.
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• Monitor any proposed changes to the Federal Clean Water Act.
• Monitor climate change legislation at both the State and Federal levels.
• Monitor State legislative efforts related to water recycling.
Looking ahead to 2010
With yet another large state budget deficit 2010 will be a difficult year. Adding to an
already complicated picture are elections not only for Congress and the State
Legislature but also Governor. Once again, OCSD's property taxes could be at risk.
Proposition 1A does protect local governments from the State borrowing additional
funds until last year's borrowing is repaid, but special districts are constantly under
threat of having their property taxes shifted to other agencies. This year is shaping up
to be much like last year in Sacramento with few legislative accomplishments and most
of the time devoted to budget negotiations. It is widely expected that the Legislature will
not adopt the State Budget on time; however intense discussion related to statewide
water recycling goals or policies were put over until this year and we expect action.
In Washington, election year politics will also figure prominently into discussions as
Democrats try to hold on to seats and Republicans seek midterm gains. The partisan
bickering will slow legislative efforts in the Senate on Climate Change and could help
shape the climate change bill into something more focused on renewable energy.
There could also be movement on Washington on prescription drug disposal.
2010 Legislative Platform and Goals
The 2009 Legislative Platform is attached to this report. Staff is not recommending any
changes to the platform for 2010 but we are circulating the document for the Steering
Committee's review and comment. In February, staff will bring the Platform to the
Committee for adoption.
Summary of 2009 Goals and Progress
Below is a summary of last year's legislative program goals and a report on their status.
Following this is a list of the priority bills tracked in 2009 and the final outcome for each.
Funding Priorities
Aggressively pursue infrastructure stimulus funding for one or more priority projects
through both the Federal and State governments.
Staff worked tirelessly to seek stimulus funding in early 2009; however the California
State Water Quality Control Board created program guidelines that effectively shut
OCSD out from competing. The bulk of the grants funds went to smaller and rural
agencies. While OCSD could seek loans, we made the decision that the bureaucratic
red time was too high a hurdle to make the funds worthwhile.
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Continue seeking an appropriation from Congress for Secondary Treatment upgrades in
advance of the 2012 deadline.
Staff was not successful in seeking funding for secondary treatment upgrades, although
we did have the request carried by the entire Orange County Delegation — a first for us.
Request a general authorization for funding priorities in the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA) or other related legislation.
The Water Resources Development Act was not taken up until late 2009 and staff
submitted requests for funding authorization. Congressman Gary Miller is assisting with
this request and it will continue into 2010.
Pursue funding for fuel cell power generation.
Staff continues to seek funding for fuel cell power generation. The stimulus funds that
were passed by Congress in early 2009 are still not available in California but we
anticipate these will be available soon. Staff will continue to seek funds for fuel cell
power generation in 2010.
Seek an appropriation through Congress to fund the relocation of the Santa Ana River
Interceptor(SARI) line.
After discussions with Members of Congress, the US Army Corps of Engineers and
others, this goal was dropped in favor of a technical amendment to clarify relocation of
the SARI as an element of the Santa Ana Mainstem Project. This change should assist
the County of Orange in its obligation to repay OCSD.
Attachment: 2009 Legislative Platform and Goals
Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC
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2009 Legislative Tracking
Bill Number Summary Position* Status
AB 815 (Ma) This bill requires a public agency to provide full, complete and accurate plans and specifications Oppose Held in committee
to bidders and that the agency assumes responsibility for the accuracy of those plans. A redo of -Two Year Bill
AB 983 (Ma)from 2008, which OCSD opposed.
AB 1100 (Duvall) This bill allows the bottling of potable demonstration water for educational purposes and to Support Failed passage in
promote water recycling. (Note: this bill is aimed at allowing the bottling of GWRS water for committee/granted
demonstration and educational purposes only). OCWD is sponsor reconsideration
AB 1366 (Feuer) This bill allows a local agency that maintains a community sewer system, to control salinity from Support Signed by
residential water softeners, if the regional water quality control board makes findings that Governor
reducing salinty would achieve water quality objectives.
SB 26(Simitian) This bill would require the California State Board of Pharmacy to coordinate with local agencies Support Held in committee
and drug manufacturers to develop programs managing pharmaceutical wastes and disposal. -Two Year Bill
Authorizes pharmacies to accept home-generated prescription drugs.
SB 261 (Dutton) This bill requires an urban water supplier to develop a conservation plan or achieve high Watch Held in committee
efficiency water use and provide financial incentives to support water use efficiency and local -Two Year Bill
water resources management measures.
SB 413 (Duchene) This bill imposes fees on wastewater dischargers for the pupose of preparing regional water Oppose Held in committee
quality control plans. -Two Year Bill
SB 565 (Pavley) Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to develop a plan ensuring that 50% of Watch/Requesting Held in committee
wastewater discharged into the ocean would be recycled and put to beneficial use. Requies the Amendments -Two Year Bill
State Board to impose a fee on ocean discharges to implement the program.
SB 711 (Leno) Requires the disclosure of written communications prior to entering into closed session Oppose Held in committee
regarding labor negotiations. -Two Year Bill
SB 802 (Leno) Lowers the retention threshold for public works contracts from 10% to 5%. Oppose Vetoed by
Governor
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