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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. Name of nominee &/1 D&baQ Relationship to OCSD pa4, �ooir o kw er On a separate sheet, please describe: • 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. Name of requestor Q� le�� _ _ _ Phone/email address eoa- Department head approval* Date General manager approval* Date Steering Committee Yes No Date approval *Required for employee nominations only. 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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. Form No.DW-102.1 Revised 01/11/2010 Page 1 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. JB:PMC:sa H:\ntglobal\Agenda Draft Reports\Steering Committee\Water Recycling Steering AR.docx Form No.DW-102.1 Revised 01/11/2010 Page 2 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT November 18, 2009 Marie Newland IOS44fR1sAvenue Environmental Planner Fbuntain N4ft CA City of Anaheim $� 7o1e Public Utilities Department � g» 210 S. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 601 FBI Hoot. 8127 roun%din W1 ,ca Anaheim, CA 92805 VAQk0oed.00m SUBJECT: Comments on Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,Water Phone Recycling Demonstration Project V1418R�-2411 Fax (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 Br ea people living and working in central and northwestern Orange County. The proposed area project is planned within the boundaries of OCSD's service area. The following eGu�ne Fare comments are based on our initial review of this IS/MND. 4prea in Section 4.17 Utilities and Service Systems _ r &ircAm Gims Exceed wastewater treatment requirements. un,rtBeach OCSD is concerned about the impacts on source water for the Orange County Water 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 Lmpkinitas the GWR System. �•., Nay a�tBeach 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. Mase Song" Next, the analysis should include a discussion of the impacts to the existing system �ni associated with the disposal of screened and ground wastewater solids back into the sanitary sewer system(s). This would include increased deposition of solids, MAW ct increased corrosion potential, and increased odors. ceunty of 0-ave We protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection,treatment,and recycling. S lT�T�O H O� 9 n • �s Marie Newland ke �� Page 2 November 18, 2009 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 JDH:PMC:sa EDMS No:003903247/1.12a OOWOK C"ICEIS CLAUDIA C.u9AREL ESQ. PresWW PHILIP L ANTHONY Y yP STEPHEN R.SHELDON DON SAIMEAD HIES SAMNISTER First Mica President NATNRYN L BARN WES BANNISTER DENIS R.BIL00EAD,ttE_ - Sawd Vice Presidetit JAN DEBAY DENIS B.BILODEAO,P.E. IRRV PiCRER PNEN sBEIDON ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT STE saaeffal Na aw $DOER C.YOH.P.E. 04%A?V P COUNTT•r. AUTr4aw7TV IlICNAEL It.OROS,P.E. November 18, 2009 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 Page 2 of 2 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 4 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. Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC Revised:01/08/07 Page 1 • 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. Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC Revised:01/08/07 Page 2 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 Revised:01/08/07 Page 3 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 Form No.DW-102-1 Agenda Report—SC Revised:01/08/07 Page 4