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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2019 LaPA Committee Meeting Complete Agenda PacketOrange County Sanitation District LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 9, 2019 - 12:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board’s office at (714) 593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District’s Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District’s website at www.ocsd.com not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. 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. Please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 to request the audio file. 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@ocsd.com at least 14 days before the meeting. FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT: General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7300 Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7550 Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7310 Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7202 Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7365 Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7450 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 9, 2019 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Board of Directors on any item, please complete a Speaker’s Form (located at the table outside of the Board Room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairperson and are requested to limit comments to three minutes. 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 Board of Directors, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-5461. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held July 8, 2019. Originator:Kelly Lore Agenda Report 07-08-2019 LaPA Minutes Attachments: NON-CONSENT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2019 2019-4802. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019. Originator:Jim Herberg Page 1 of 2 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 9, 2019 Agenda Report Federal Update - ENS Resources Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources State Update - Townsend Public Affairs Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs Grant Matrix Attachments: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2019 2019-4693. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Outreach Report July-August 2019 Media Clips July-August 2019 Attachments: 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 Board members may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Page 2 of 2 Orange County Sanitation District LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2019-546 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 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 July 8, 2019. 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. OCSD 18-12 ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: ·Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting held July 8, 2019 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 07/08/2019 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Peter Kim on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3:31 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.Chair Kim led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Kim, Chair Allan Bernstein, Vice-Chair Lucille Kring, Member-At-Large Erik Peterson, Member-At-Large Christina Shea, Member-At-Large David Shawver, Board Chair John Withers, Board Vice-Chair COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager Robert Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board Tanya Chong Daisy Covarrubias Lisa Frigo Rebecca Long Joshua Martinez Kelly Newell OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel David French, ENS Resources (via teleconference) Eric O’Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR: Chair Kim thanked ENS Resources and OCSD staff for organizing the recent trip to Washington DC. REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER: None. 07/08/2019 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of 3 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on June 10, 2019. AYES:Bernstein, Kim, Kring, Peterson, Shawver, Shea, and Withers NOES:None ABSTENTIONS:None ABSENT:None NON-CONSENT: 2.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019 (Jim Herberg) David French, ENS Resources, provided a PowerPoint presentation and a brief overview of the federal monthly report which included: infrastructure House reauthorization, permit term legislation H.R. 1764, and PFAS/PFOA National Defense Authorization Act update. In response to a question from Board Chairman Shawver, Mr. French responded that many environmental groups are the reason for opposition to HR. 1764 in regard to the 10-year permit term. Mr. Herberg also mentioned that OCSD met with the EPA during the recent DC visit and has submitted a letter to the EPA with comments and observations on the EPA’s “Discussion Framework for Development of Draft Water Reuse Action Plan.” Eric O’Donnell, TPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation that included: information on the current legislative schedule and deadlines; FY 2019-2020 budget; water tax update; safe drinking water proposal; SB 200 (Monning) – drinking water; cap and trade expenditure plan; and 2019 legislation. In response to a question from Director Kring, Mr. O’Donnell also briefly discussed the lack of legislation regarding water storage. Committee Chair Kim deemed the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of June 2019 received and filed. 3.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019 (Jim Herberg) Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, reminded the Committee of the upcoming Centrifuge Ribbon Cutting VIP event and the Open House on July 27 and announced a save the date for the State of the District on October 25. Ms. Long then provided a brief update on the application for the WIIN grant and reviewed outreach efforts made and meetings attended over the last month. 07/08/2019 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3 of 3 Director Kring thanked OCSD staff for their outreach efforts at the City of Anaheim’s recent OC Green Expo. Committee Chair Kim deemed the Public Affairs Update for the month of June 2019 received and filed. INFORMATION ITEMS: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Committee Chair Kim declared the meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting, Monday, September 9, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Submitted by: _____________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Orange County Sanitation District LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2019-480 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:2. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2019 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District’s (Sanitation District) legislative affairs program includes advocating the Sanitation District’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 that the Sanitation District is more than a wastewater treatment plant - treating and sending water to the ocean. The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization which recycles more than 50 percent of its wastewater.Additionally,to help meet the goal of 100 percent recycling,the Sanitation District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment process to produce biosolids to fertilize crops and energy used to help power the two plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. PROPOSED SOLUTION Continue to work with Local,State,and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District’s legislative interests.Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:2019-480 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:2. legislative interests.Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation District,the wastewater industry,and the community as a whole.To assist in our relationship building activities,we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours,one-on-one meetings, and trips to D.C. and Sacramento. TIMING CONCERNS N/A RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local,State,and Federal elected officials,legislation could be passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole.Additionally,this could affect our chances of receiving grant funding. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Save the Date:The Sanitation District's State of the District will be held on Friday,October 25 from 8 a.m.to 10 a.m.at Mile Square Golf Course in Fountain Valley.The event will host Local,State,and Federal dignitaries and provide an update on the Sanitation District,agency accomplishments,and the future direction of the agency. The Save the Date will be sent next month. CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: ·Federal Update - ENS Resources ·Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources ·State Update - Townsend Public Affairs ·State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs ·Grant Matrix Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ ENS Resources, Inc. 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 1005 Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone 202.466.3755/Telefax 202.466.3787 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: August 19, 2019 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress remained in recess for the past month and, as a result, minimal formal legislative work transpired. However, congressional staff did continue discussions on finding common ground on key legislation that is considered important for passage in the remaining months of the session that concludes in mid-December. The following provides an update of issues of interest to OCSD. Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Decisions to be Finalized in Coming Months The budget agreement reached prior to the August recess put in place the path forward to complete final spending bills for the coming fiscal year 2020 that begins on October 1. According to the Senate Committee on Appropriations leadership, the goal is to package spending bills into “mini-buses” similar to the House-passed spending bills. Assuming that this approach is successful, it is conceivable that final agreements on some of the twelve annual spending bills could be achieved by the end of September. However, it is more likely that the limited time in September to finalize spending bills could require a short-term stopgap spending bill to continue governmental operations through October. Regardless of this situation, it appears increasingly likely that the Senate will agree with the House funding levels for water infrastructure spending programs, paving the way for adequate funding of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and other water quality programs. 2 | P a g e Regulation and Remediation of PFAS/PFOA The ongoing focus in Congress to develop a process to address the monitoring and cleanup of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances – (PFAS/PFOA) sites and discharges remains in play. The House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over clean water and drinking water laws continue to work on the development of compromise language that could lead to a national drinking water standard for PFAS/PFOA chemicals, along with monitoring requirements. A key issue of discussion involves efforts by the House to require the designation of PFAS/PFOA chemicals as hazardous waste under Superfund. This mandate, if enacted into law, could subject agencies that discharge effluent with the chemicals or whose biosolids have traces of the chemicals to be subject to management standards for hazardous waste disposal and/or liability for subsequent cleanups. Additionally, provisions that would require US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to issue guidance on the management and disposal of biosolids and other materials that might be contaminated with the chemicals is also under review. Because the White House has issued a veto threat on the legislation (National Defense Authorization Act) that includes the PFAS/PFOA provisions, it remains unclear whether a final bill will actually contain these objectionable provisions. Clean Water SRF Infrastructure Bill Slated for Mark-Up Efforts in the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to mark-up H.R. 1497 that would renew the clean water SRF program at $15 billion over five years appear to be nearing a decision to procced with votes. According to congressional staff, a mid-September mark-up is anticipated. Within this bill, we expect that the legislation will also address funding of green infrastructure, disadvantaged community assistance, workforce assistance, and affordability mandates. Currently, staff continue to discuss options to address the authority to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit terms for a period of up to ten years. OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 1162 Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act. Establishes a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. House - 6/13/19 Subcommittees Hearings held Watch CASA SUPPORTS H.R. 1497 Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019. Provides nearly $23.5 billion in direct infrastructure investment over the next five years to address wastewater infrastructure and local water quality challenges. This bill allocates $20 billion in grants for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. House - 03/06/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch CASA SUPPORTS H.R. 535 Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)R To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to shall designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. House - 2/7/19 Referred tp Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Watch NYC H.R. 876 Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019. Requires the FEMA to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The term "Cascadia Subduction Zone" House - 2/6/19 Passed House by voice vote, received in Senate and referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Watch NYC H.R. 667 Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R- WA) Regulatory Certainty for Navigable Waters Act. Repeals the Waters of the United States rule and amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. House - 2/7/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC Federal Legislation 2019 - 2020 Priority Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS S. 403 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) A bill to encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes. Senate - 2/7/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 977 Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. House - 2/7/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 892 Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney fees and penalties in citizen suits, and for other purposes. House - 2/7/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 358 Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) California New River Restoration Act of 2019. Requires the USEPA to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. USEPA must (1) implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council; and (2) provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities. House - 2/7/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC S. 376 Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. Senate - 2/7/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 658 Rep. Rosa DeLauro National Infrastructure Development Bank Act. Facilitates efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank, and for other purposes. House - 2/7/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 1137 Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to repeal the authority relating to reprogramming during national emergencies. House - 2/12/19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 1317 Rep. Harley Rouda (D-CA) Coastal Communities Adaption Act. Improves the resilience of the built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features, and for other purposes. House - 3/619 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC S. 638 Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, and for other purposes. Senate - 2/28/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC S. 611 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) A bill to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure, and for other purposes. Senate - 2/28/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 1331 Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes. House - 4/9/19 Passed House 329-56. Received in Senate, referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 1764 Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes. House - 3/15/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch CASA, NACWA, ACWA - Support Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS S. 950 Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) PFAS Detection Act of 2019. Requires the Director of the United States Geological Survey to perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds, and for other purposes. Senate - 3/28/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC S. 933 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) BLUE GLOBE Act. Improves data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, and for other purposes. Senate - 3/28/19 Referred to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Watch NYC S. 914 Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019. Reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with respect to post-storm assessments, and to require the establishment of a National Water Center, and for other purposes. Senate - 4/3/19 Referred to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Watch NYC H.R. 2019 Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) Smart Energy and Water Effeciency Act of 2019. Provides for a smart water resource management pilot program. House - 4/9/19 Referred to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Watch NYC H.R. 1904 Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-CA) Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act. Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent. House - 4/4/19 Committee on Natural Resources Hearings Held Watch NYC H.R. 2205 Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. House - 4/11/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 2189 Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D- MD) Digital Coast Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a constituent-driven program to provide a digital information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data with decision-support tools, training, and best practices and to support collection of priority coastal geospatial data to inform and improve local, State, regional, and Federal capacities to manage the coastal region, and for other purposes. House - 5/8/19 Subcommittees hearings held Watch NYC S. 1069 Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a constituent-driven program to provide a digital information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data with decision-support tools, training, and best practices and to support collection of priority coastal geospatial data to inform and improve local, State, regional, and Federal capacities to manage the coastal region, and for other purposes. Senate - 4/9/19 Referred to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Watch NYC S. 1087 Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. Senate - 4/9/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 2473 Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) S.A.V.E. Water Resourcs Act. Promotes water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities, the State of California, and the Nation, and for other purposes. House - 6/13/19 Subcommittees Hearings held Watch NYC S. 1251 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act of 2019. Improves and coordinate interagency Federal actions and provide assistance to States for responding to public health challenges posed by emerging contaminants, and for other purposes. Senate - 4/30/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 2458 Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D- FL) WISE Act. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require a certain percentage of funds appropriated for revolving fund capitalization grants be used for green projects, and for other purposes. House - 5/1/19 Referred to Subcomittee of Water Resrources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 2377 Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects. House - 4/29/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC H.R. 2533 Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) To assist community water systems affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. House - 5/7/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC H.R. 2566 Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other purposes. House - 5/7/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC H.R. 2577 Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY) PFAS Right-To-Know Act. Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the Toxics Release Inventory, and for other purposes. House - 5/8/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC S. 1372 Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) A bill to encourage Federal agencies to expeditiously enter into or amend cooperative agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address PFAS contamination in drinking, surface, and ground water and land surface and subsurface strata, and for other purposes. Senate - 5/8/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 2740 Rep. Rosa De Lauro (D-CT) Labor, Health and Human Services, Eduation, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020. Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. House - 6/19/19 Passed House 226- 203 Watch NYC H.R. 3055 Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administraiton, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and House and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020. Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. House - 6/25/19 Pased House 227-194 Watch NYC H.R. 2705 Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) To establish a Water Infrastructure Trust Fund, and for other purposes. House - 5/15/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 2755 Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) To standardize and extend certain Buy America Provisions.House - 5/16/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation Watch NYC S. 1473 Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to set maximum contaminant levels for certain chemicals, and for other purposes. House - 5/15/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC S. 1535 Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) Reinventing Economic Partnerships and Infrastructure Redevelopment Act. A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new, long-term job creation through the establishment of an Infrastructure Financing Authority, and for other purposes. Senate - 5/16/19 Referred to Committee on Finance Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 2776 Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) Stop Sewage Overflow Act. To make certain municipalities eligible for grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. House - 5/16/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 2800 Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require continued and expanded monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, and for other purposes. House - 5/16/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC S. 1507 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (D- WV) A bill to include certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the toxics release inventory, and for other purposes. Senate - 6/27/19 Passed as an amendment to National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1790) Watch NYC S. 1613 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to update and modernize the reporting requirements for contaminants, including lead, in drinking water, and for other purposes. Senate - 5/22/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC S. 1570 Sen. James Risch (R-ID) Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. Provides flexibility to allow greater aquifer recharge, and for other purposes. Senate - 7/18/19 Subcommittee Hearings Held Watch NYC H.R. 2871 Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID) Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. Provides flexibility to allow greater aquifer recharge, and for other purposes. House - 5/21/19 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Watch NYC S. 1604 Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Local Water Protection Act. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes. Senate - 5/22/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS S. 1730 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) Living Shorelines Act of 2019. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to make grants to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities by supporting ecosystem functions and habitats with the use of natural materials and systems, and for other purposes. Senate - 6/5/19 Referred to Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Watch NYC H.R. 3115 Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to make grants to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities by supporting ecosystem functions and habitats with the use of natural materials and systems, and for other purposes. House - 7/25/19 Subcommittee Hearings held Watch NYC H.R. 3226 Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) Safe Water for Military Families Act. Directs the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the use of firefighting foam containing perfuoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. House - 6/12/19 Referred to Committee on Armed Services Watch NYC S. 1837 Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and for other purposes. Senate - 6/13/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 3254 Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY) To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and for other purposes. House - 6/14/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 3521 Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) Wastewater Infrastructure Workforce Investment Act. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to wastewater infrastructure workforce development, and for other purposes. House - 6/27/19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS S. 2086 Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2019. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve transparency under the national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper, and for other purposes. Senate - 7/11/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC S. 1932 Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act. To support water infrastructure in Reclamation States, and for other purposes. Senate - 7/18/19 Subcommittee Hearings Held Watch CASA, NACWA, NWRA, ACWA - support H.R. 3510 Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) Water Resources Research Amendments Act. To amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding the water resources research and technology institutes established under that Act. House - 7/25/19 Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held Watch NYC H.R. 3723 Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) Desalination Development Act. To promote desalination project development and drought resilience, and for other purposes. House - 7/25/19 Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held Watch NYC H.R. 3677 Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve transparency under the national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper, and for other purposes. House - 7/10/19 Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce Watch NYC H.R. 3919 Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) Creating Opportunity And Sustainability Through Science Act. To require research in coastal sustainability and resilience, to ensure that the Federal Government continues to implement and advance coastal resiliency efforts, and for other purposes. House - 7/23/19 Referred to Committees on Natural Resources and Science, Space, and Technology Watch NYC S. 2236 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) Environmental Justice Act of 2019. To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes. Senate - 7/23/19 Referred to Committee and Public Works Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS S. XXXX Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and secure water, and for other purposes. Senate - 7/26/19 Referred to Committee on Environment and Public Works Watch NYC H.R. 4033 Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and secure water, and for other purposes. House - 7/26/19 Referred to Committees on Energy and Commerce, Budget, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure Watch NYC Updated August 2019 OCSD Federal Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER POSITIONS H.R. 3944 Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to modify the procedure for communicating certain emergency risks, and for other purposes. House - 7/26/19 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Watch NYC H.R. 3923 Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) Environmental Justice Act of 2019. To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes. House - 8/15/19 Referred to Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Watch 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 NACWA - National Association of Clean Water Agencies ACWA- Association of California Water Agencies CSDA- California Special Districts Association Updated August 2019 To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: August 19, 2019 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Political Update In Sacramento, the Legislature has been very active since their return from summer recess on August 12. All bills that failed to pass the house in which they were introduced are now two-year bills and will be eligible for consideration in January 2020. Over 1,900 bills are still being considered by their respective second houses, and must be passed by September 13, the last day of session. Following that deadline, the Legislature will adjourn for interim recess and the Governor will have until October 13 to sign to veto all legislation. The Legislature will reconvene on January 6 for the second year of the two-year session. Fiscal Year 2019-2020 State Budget On the evening of June 27, Governor Newsom approved AB 74, the authorizing State Budget legislation for FY 2019-20. The Budget totals a record $214.8 billion and includes many of the Governor’s priorities, such as healthcare for undocumented immigrants between the ages of 19-25, homelessness funding, and some of the highest education funding levels ever. The Budget package also assumes an estimated $19.4 billion in reserves, including $16.5 billion in the Proposition 2 mandated “rainy day fund”, continuing the tradition of saving money in anticipation of an economic downturn. Below is a summary of key highlights in the FY 2019-20 State Budget: Safe & Affordable Drinking Water • Authorized a $130 million per year continuous appropriation to provide communities with the resources to deliver clean drinking water, funded from a long- term commitment of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds through Cap and Trade revenues. June 2019 Report 2 Natural Resources • Appropriated $1 billion across multiple departments to continue development and implementation of Proposition 68 bond programs; • Provided $45 million in one-time funding for multiple agencies including the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the California Conservation Corps, and the California Tahoe Conservancy to address their most critical deferred maintenance needs; • Included $92 million to implement multi-benefit flood improvement projects; • Approved trailer bill language to extend the sunset of the Habitat Conservation Fund competitive grant program by 10 years, to January 1, 2030. Transportation • Appropriated an additional $2 billion for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for local and capital funding programs under SB 1. Cap and Trade • Invested $1.4 billion in discretionary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) in 2019-20. • Specifically, the Cap and Trade expenditure plan included the following spending programs and activities: o $245 million for implementation of AB 617 (Garcia, 2018) - Community Air Protection & Local Programs to Reduce Air Pollution; o $238 million for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project; o $182 million for clean trucks, buses, and off-road freight equipment including the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project and advanced technology freight demonstration and pilot commercial deployment projects; o $165 million for Healthy & Resilient Forests to reduce the risk of wildfire; o $100 million for safe drinking water programs; o $60 million for the Transformative Climate Communities program; o $30 million for the Urban Greening Program. June 2019 Report 3 Housing & Homelessness • $500 million in one-time funds for housing related infrastructure to help boost needed construction; • $500 million in one-time funds for a mixed income loan program through CalHFA; • $500 million in one-time funds to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; • $250 million for planning grants to help local jurisdictions work through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment; • $1 million for the development of permanent supportive housing through the Orange County Housing Finance Trust; • $650 million in one-time funds to help local jurisdictions address the homelessness crisis. Other Items • The Budget also provided tens of millions of dollars more for 2020 Census outreach, extending California’s historic investment to help ensure a complete count; • Included over $300 million for disaster preparedness, including communications infrastructure, and new funding to help communities affected by disasters; • Authorized up to $15 million for cannabis equity programs to prevent illegal operations; • The Budget also temporarily suspends the sales tax on diapers and menstrual products. • Included $20 million for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery Master Development Fund Safe Drinking Water Proposals On July 24, the Governor signed SB 200 (Monning), which creates the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, providing the legal structure and process for funding safe drinking water solutions for disadvantaged communities in California that currently do not have that access. The passage of SB 200 follows the June 27 enactment of the 2019-’20 State Budget, which sets forth the first part of the funding solution. The State Budget provides $130 million for Fiscal Year 2019-’20 for safe drinking water solutions in disadvantaged communities that do not have access to safe drinking water. June 2019 Report 4 In the first year, $100 million of the funding will come from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and $30 million from the General Fund. After the first year, SB 200 will provide that the funding will be 5% of the GGRF continuously appropriated – capped at $130 million per year. The agreement includes General Fund funding as a backstop if 5% of the GGRF is less than $130 million in any year. The funding will sunset in 2030. OCSD Legislative Plan: Tactic - Support tax reform that protects public agencies. 2020 Proposed Water Bond AB 352 (E. Garcia) was gut and amended on August 14 to be the Wildfire Prevention, Safe Drinking Water, Drought Preparation, and Flood Protection Bond Act of 2020. This legislation would establish a $3.92 billion bond that will provide funding for drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection. The bond would be placed on the ballot for approval by the voters at the November 3, 2020 statewide general election. The current bond language includes $925 million for water resources. • $275 million of that total amount shall be used for safe drinking water project, grants and loans to assist with septic system upgrades or consolidation of septic systems in order to address water quality contamination in disadvantaged communities, projects that implement countywide drought and water shortage contingency plans, sustainable groundwater management projects, recharge projects and projects that improve water data collection, monitoring and management. • $100 million of the total amount shall be available for groundwater sustainability projects that provide wildlife habitat support • $300 million shall be available for the restoration of rivers, lakes and streams • $150 million for flood management projects • $100 million for recycled water projects OCSD Legislative Plan: Grant Funding - Support legislation, bonds, programs and projects that provide funding for: infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, special studies and research or projects relating to security, environmental education, water quality, wastewater processing, urban runoff, wastewater recycling, biosolids and organics management, water quality improvement, resource recovery, or alternative energy. June 2019 Report 5 Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) The State Water Resources Control Board will have new, expansive authority to order public water systems to monitor for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under a new law, AB 756 (C. Garcia) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed on July 31, 2019. AB 756 marks the California Legislature and Governor Newsom’s first action related to PFAS. AB 756 adds a section to the California Health and Safety Code that authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to order a public water system to monitor for PFAS in accordance with conditions set by the Board. If any monitoring undertaken pursuant to such State Water Board order results in a confirmed PFAS detection, the water system must report that detection in its annual consumer confidence report. Further, where detected levels of PFAS exceed the 70 ppt response level, the water system must take the water source out of use or provide public notification within 30 days of the confirmed detection. The public notification procedures set forth a variety of requirements for providing sufficient public notice, including requiring community water systems to provide notice by mail and e-mail to each water system customer. AB 756 is likely only the beginning of the California Legislature’s swell of bills aimed at regulating PFAS. Once the results of the State Water Board’s ordered investigations into PFAS in drinking water and groundwater are in, it is likely that the California Legislature, Governor Newsom and various state regulatory agencies will continue to increase their focus on PFAS in California with new laws and regulations. Regardless, water systems will have a short time to plan for compliance with AB 756, as the law becomes effective on January 1, 2020. OCSD Legislative Plan: Source Control - Support legislation and funding mechanisms that reduce the amount of trash, waste, chemicals, and harmful organic material that enter the sewer system. Additional Priority Legislation AB 1184 (Gloria) – Public records: writing transmitted by electronic mail: retention. Would, unless a longer retention period is required by statute or regulation, require a public agency for purposes of the California Public Records Act to retain and preserve for at least 2 years every writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, or used by any public agency that is transmitted by electronic mail. AB 1184 Is in the Senate Appropriations Suspense File. OCSD Legislative Plan: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. June 2019 Report 6 SB 1 (Atkins) – California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019 SB 1 seeks to freeze federal Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and Coal Mine Health and Safety Act requirements to those in place as of January 19, 2017. SB 1 refers to federal requirements existing as of this date, as “baseline federal standards.” SB 1 is intended to “ensure continued protections for the environment, natural resources, and public health and safety” in California, even if the noted federal laws are “undermined, amended or repealed” by making the baseline environmental standards the new floor for environmental and worker protections in California. SB 1 will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 21. OCSD Legislative Plan: Public Health - Protection of public health is OCSD’s core mission. OCSD will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. SB 210 (Leyva) – Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program SB 210 directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to work in coordination with multiple state agencies in order to develop and implement a Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program for non-gasoline, heavy-duty, on-road trucks. Specifically, SB 210 would develop a pilot program to measure and enforce new regulations on heavy duty on-road trucks and then require ARB to adopt a full program within two years after the pilot program ends. SB 210 is currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard on August 21. OCSD Legislative Plan: Air Quality - Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies SB 667 (Hueso) – Greenhouse gases: recycling infrastructure and facilities. SB 667 would require CalRecycle in coordination with the Treasurer to develop financial incentive mechanisms, including, but not limited to, loans and incentive payments, to fund organic waste diversion and recycling infrastructure. This bill also requires CalRecycle to develop and amend a 5-year investment strategy to drive innovation and support technological development and infrastructure. SB 667 is currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard on August 21. OCSD Legislative Plan: Biosolids and Biogas - Support the promotion and funding of local pilot programs, studies, and research for the beneficial use of biosolids. OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 11 Chiu [D]Community Redevelopment Law of 2019 Current law dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and designates successor agencies to act as successor entities to the dissolved redevelopment agencies. This bill, the Community Redevelopment Law of 2019, would authorize a city or county, or two or more cities acting jointly, to propose the formation of an affordable housing and infrastructure agency by adoption of a resolution of intention that meets specified requirements, including that the resolution of intention include a passthrough provision and an override passthrough provision, as defined. Failed to pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is now a two-year bill Watch State Priorities: Continue to monitor the state budget process and actively protect the allocation of local property taxes to special districts. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Oppose unless amended AB 68 Ting [D]Land use: accessory dwelling units. The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes a local agency to provide, by ordinance, for the creation of accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential zones and sets forth required ordinance standards, including, among others, lot coverage. This bill would delete the provision authorizing the imposition of standards on lot coverage and would prohibit an ordinance from imposing requirements on minimum lot size. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Suspense File Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch AB 69 Ting [D]Land use: accessory dwelling units. Current law requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to propose building standards to the California Building Standards Commission, and to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations governing, among other things, apartment houses and dwellings, as specified. This bill would require the department to propose small home building standards governing accessory dwelling units smaller than 800 square feet, junior accessory dwelling units, and detached dwelling units smaller than 800 square feet, as specified, and to submit the small home building standards to the California Building Standards Commission for adoption on or before January 1, 2021. Currenlty in the Senate Appropriations Suspense File Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch AB 134 Bloom [D]Safe Drinking Water Restoration Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to report to the Legislature by July 1, 2025, on its progress in restoring safe drinking water to all California communities and to create an internet website that provides data transparency for all of the board’s activities described in this measure. The bill would require the board to develop metrics to measure the efficacy of the fund in ensuring safe and affordable drinking water for all Californians. Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch Proposed Legislation 2019-2020 High Priority OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 223 Stone [D]California Safe Drinking Water Act: microplastics The California Safe Drinking Water Act requires the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health. Current law requires the state board, on or before July 1, 2020, to adopt a definition of microplastics in drinking water and, on or before July 1, 2021, to adopt a standard methodology to be used in the testing of drinking water for microplastics and requirements for 4 years of testing and reporting of microplastics in drinking water, including public disclosure of those results. This bill would require the state board, to the extent possible, and where feasible and cost effective, to work with the State Department of Public Health in complying with those requirements. Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch AB 231 Mathis [R]California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: recycled water. Would exempt from CEQA a project to construct or expand a recycled water pipeline for the purpose of mitigating drought conditions for which a state of emergency was proclaimed by the Governor if the project meets specified criteria. Because a lead agency would be required to determine if a project qualifies for this exemption, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also exempt from CEQA the development and approval of building standards by state agencies for recycled water systems. Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support efforts to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)to streamline current procedures and regulations for projects to refurbish or replace existing infrastructure facilities. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support AB 291 Chu Emergency preparedness Would establish a Local Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Fund to support staffing, planning, and other emergency mitigation priorities to help local governments meet emergency management, preparedness, readiness, and resilience goals. The bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the Controller to transfer $500,000,000 to the fund. The bill would require the Office of Emergency Services to establish the Local Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Fund Committee under the Standardized Emergency Management System Advisory Board. Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Secure funding through grants and legislation for infrastructure, collection improvements and alternative renewable energy at the Fountain Valley, Plant No. 1 and Huntington Beach, Plant No. 2. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch AB 292 Quirk [D]Recycled water: raw water and groundwater augmentation Current law requires the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before December 31, 2023, to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation, as specified. This bill would eliminate the definition of “direct potable reuse” and instead would substitute the term “groundwater augmentation” for “indirect potable reuse for groundwater recharge” in these definitions. The bill would require, on or before December 31, 2023, the state board to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for raw water augmentation. Currently on Assembly Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Water Quality and Supply - Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 352 E. Garcia [D]Wildfire Prevention, Safe Drinking Water, Drought Preparation, and Flood Protection Bond Act of 2020. Would enact the Wildfire Prevention, Safe Drinking Water, Drought Preparation, and Flood Protection Bond Act of 2020, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $3,920,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a wildlife prevention, safe drinking water, drought preparation, and flood protection program.The bill would provide for the submission of these provisions to the voters at the November 3, 2020, statewide general election. Gut and Amend. Currently in Senate Environmental Quality Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Grant Funding - Support legislation, bonds, programs and projects that provide funding for: infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, special studies and research or projects relating to security, environmental education, water quality, wastewater processing, urban runoff, wastewater recycling, biosolids and organics management, water quality improvement, resource recovery, or alternative energy. AB 405 Rubio [D]Sales and use taxes: exemption: water treatment. Would exempt from Sales and Use Tax the gross receipts from the sale in this state of, and the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of, chemicals used to treat water, recycled water, or wastewater regardless of whether those chemicals or other agents become a component part thereof and regardless of whether the treatment takes place before or after the delivery to consumers. Two Year Bill Watch Guiding Principles: Seek funds for OCSD projects through grants, appropriations, or other ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support AB 510 Cooley [D]Local government records: destruction of records. Current law authorizes the head of a department of a county or city, or the head of a special district to destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by that county, city, or special district after 100 days if that person receives approval from the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney. This bill would exempt the head of a department of a county or city, or the head of a special district from these recording retention requirements if the county, city, or special district adopts a records retention policy governing recordings of routine video monitoring and recordings of telephone and radio communications. Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Security - Support legislation that would create efficiencies around the retention policy of surveillance video for innocuous recordings. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Sponsor OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 587 Friedman [D]Accessory dwelling units: sale or separate conveyance Current property tax law establishes a welfare exemption under which property is exempt from taxation if the property is owned and operated by a nonprofit corporation that is organized and operated for the purpose of building and rehabilitating single-family or multifamily residences for sale, as provided, at cost to low-income families. This bill would authorize a local agency to allow, by ordinance, an accessory dwelling unit that was created pursuant to the process described above to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence to a qualified buyer if certain conditions are met. Currently on Senate Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Work w/ author ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch AB 756 Garcia [D]Public water systems: perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances Would authorize the State Water Resources Control Board to order a public water system to monitor for perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill would require a community water system or a nontransient noncommunity water system, upon a detection of these substances, to report that detection, as specified. The bill would require a community water system or a nontransient noncommunity water system where a detected level of these substances exceeds the response level to take a water source where the detected levels exceed the response level out of use or provide a prescribed public notification. Signed into law on July 31. Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Source Control - Support legislation and funding mechanisms that reduce the amount of trash, waste, chemicals, and harmful organic material that enter the sewer system. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch ACWA - Watch CSDA - Watch AB 841 Ting [D]Drinking water: contaminants: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to adopt and complete a work plan within prescribed timeframes to assess which substances in the class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances should be identified as a potential risk to human health, as provided. The bill would require the office, as part of those assessments, to determine which of the substances are appropriate candidates for notification levels to be adopted by the state board. The bill would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, by January 1, 2022, to provide to the Legislature an update on the assessment. Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Source Control - Support legislation and funding mechanisms that reduce the amount of trash, waste, chemicals, and harmful organic material that enter the sewer system. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch ACWA - Watch CSDA - Watch AB 992 Mullin [D]Open meetings: local agencies: social media Would provide that the Ralph M. Brown Act does not apply to the posting, commenting, liking, interaction with, or participation in, internet-based social media platforms that are ephemeral, live, or static, by a majority of the members of a legislative body, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body of the local agency. Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Approve ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1080 Gonzalez [D]California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act Would establish the California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, which would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Water Resources Control Board and the Ocean Protection Council, to adopt, on or before January 1, 2023, regulations to achieve, by 2030, a 75% reduction by manufacturers and retailers of the waste generated from single-use packaging and products offered for sale or sold in the state through source reduction, recycling, or composting. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 26. Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - NYC AB 1180 Friedman [D]Water: recycled water The California Safe Drinking Water Act requires the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health. Current law requires, on or before January 1, 2020, the state board to adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control through the adoption of a policy handbook, as specified. This bill would require that handbook to include provisions for the use of a swivel or changeover device to supply potable water to a dual-plumbed system during an interruption in recycled water service. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense File Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Recycled Water - support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support AB 1184 Gloria [D]Public records: writing transmitted by electronic mail: retention Would, unless a longer retention period is required by statute or regulation, require a public agency for purposes of the California Public Records Act to retain and preserve for at least 2 years every writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, or used by any public agency that is transmitted by electronic mail. Currently in the Senate Appropriations Suspense File Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Oppose CASA - Watch ACWA - NYC CSDA - Oppose AB 1588 Gloria [D]Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs Current law requires a person who operates a nonexempt wastewater treatment plant to possess a valid, unexpired wastewater certificate or water treatment operator certificate of the appropriate grade. This bill, when applying for certification by the board as a water treatment operator, distribution system operator, or wastewater operator, would require operators of complex industrial facilities, including members of the military and military service veterans, to receive appropriate equivalent experience credit and education credit for work and tasks performed that are directly related to the operation of water or wastewater facilities, as specified. Currently on Senate Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1672 Bloom [D]Solid waste: flushable products The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, generally regulates the disposal, management, and recycling of solid waste. This bill would, among other things, on or after January 1, 2021, prohibit a covered entity, as defined, from labeling a covered product as safe to flush, safe for sewer systems, or safe for septic systems, unless the product is a flushable wipe that meets certain performance standards. The bill would require nonflushable products to be labeled clearly and conspicuously to communicate that they should not be flushed, as specified. Two Year Bill Support Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Source Control - Support legislation that regulates the disposal of flushable wipes. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Sponsor ACWA - Support CSDA - Support ACA 1 Aguiar-Curry [D]Local government financing: affordable housing and public infrastructure: voter approval. The California Constitution prohibits the ad valorem tax rate on real property from exceeding 1% of the full cash value of the property, subject to certain exceptions. This measure would create an additional exception to the 1% limit that would authorize a city, county, city and county, or special district to levy an ad valorem tax to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing, or the acquisition or lease of real property for those purposes, if the proposition proposing that tax is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, or city and county, as applicable, and the proposition includes specified accountability requirements. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch Guiding Principles: Seek funds for OCSD projects through grants, appropriations, or other means; ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - Support ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support SB 1 Atkins [D]California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019. This bill seeks to freeze federal Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and Coal Mine Health and Safety Act requirements to those in place as of January 19, 2017. SB 1 refers to federal requirements existing as of this date, as “baseline federal standards.” SB 1 is intended to “ensure continued protections for the environment, natural resources, and public health and safety” in California, even if the noted federal laws are “undermined, amended or repealed” by making the baseline environmental standards the new floor for environmental and worker protections in California Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 21 Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Public Health: Protection of public health is OCSD’s core mission. OCSD will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - Oppose CSDA - NYC OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 5 Beall [D]Local-State Sustainable Investment Incentive Program Would establish in state government the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Program, which would be administered by the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Committee. The bill would authorize a city, county, city and county, joint powers agency, enhanced infrastructure financing district, affordable housing authority, community revitalization and investment authority, transit village development district, or a combination of those entities, to apply to the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Committee to participate in the program and would authorize the committee to approve or deny plans for projects meeting specific criteria. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 21 Watch State Priorities: Continue to monitor the state budget process and actively protect the allocation of local property taxes to special districts. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - Watch ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch SB 13 Weickowski [D]Accessory dwelling units Would authorize the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling use. The bill would also revise the requirements for an accessory dwelling unit by providing that the accessory dwelling unit may be attached to, or located within, an attached garage, storage area, or other structure, and that it does not exceed a specified amount of total floor area. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 21. Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Oppose unless amended CASA - Work w/ author ACWA - NYC CSDA - Oppose SB 33 Skinner Solid waste: reduction and recycling. The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, generally regulates the disposal, management, and recycling of solid waste.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would address the collapse of foreign recycling markets by reducing solid waste generation, encouraging transition to compostable or recyclable materials, and fostering domestic recycling markets. Currently in the Senate Rules Committee Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids and Biogas - Limit redundant reporting requirements on organics, recyclable material, and solid waste as mandated by AB 901. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 134 Hertzberg [D]Water conservation: water loss performance standards: enforcement. Current law requires the State Water Resources Control Board, no earlier than January 1, 2019, and no later than July 1, 2020, to adopt rules requiring urban retail water suppliers to meet performance standards for the volume of water losses. This bill would prohibit the board from issuing an information order, written notice, or conservation order to an urban retail water supplier that does not meet its urban water use objective if the board determines the urban retail water supplier is not meeting its urban water use objective solely because the volume of water loss exceeds the urban retail water supplier’s standard for water loss and the board is taking enforcement action against the urban retail water supplier for not meeting the performance standards for the volume of water losses. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Water Supply - Support legislation and regulation that necessitate the responsible use of water in residential, commercial, and industrial areas ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Support SB 200 Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. Would establish the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury to help water systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking water in both the near and the long term. The bill would authorize the board to provide for the deposit into the fund of federal contributions, voluntary contributions, gifts, grants, and bequests and would provide that moneys in the fund are available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the board to fund grants, loans, contracts, or services to assist eligible recipients. Signed into law Watch State Tactics: Support tax reform that protects public agencies ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - Watch SB 210 Leyva [D]Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program. Current law requires the State Air Resources Board, in consultation with the Bureau of Automotive Repair and a specified review committee, to adopt regulations requiring owners or operators of heavy-duty diesel motor vehicles to perform regular inspections of their vehicles for excessive emissions of smoke. Current law requires the state board, in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, to adopt regulations requiring heavy-duty diesel motor vehicles to use emission control equipment and alternative fuels. This bill would require the state board, in consultation with the bureau and other specified entities, to implement a pilot program that develops and demonstrates technologies that show potential for readily bringing heavy- duty vehicles into an inspection and maintenance program. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 21. 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 ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch ACWA - Watch CSDA - Watch OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 332 Hertzberg [D]Wastewater treatment: recycled water. Would declare, except in compliance with the bill’s provisions, that the discharge of treated wastewater from ocean outfalls is a waste and unreasonable use of water. The bill would require each wastewater treatment facility that discharges through an ocean outfall and affiliated water suppliers to reduce the facility’s annual flow as compared to the average annual wastewater discharge baseline volume, as prescribed, by at least 50% on or before January 1, 2030, and by at least 95% on or before January 1, 2040. The bill would subject the owner or operator of a wastewater treatment facility, as well as the affiliated water suppliers, to a civil penalty of $2,000 per acre-foot of water above the required reduction in overall volume discharge for the failure to meet these deadlines. Two Year Bill Watch State Legislation: Work with legislators who introduced legislation such as SB 163 (Hertzberg, 2015) in order to ensure that no unrealistic regulations are placed on wastewater treatment facilities, including OCSD ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Oppose CASA - Oppose ACWA - NYC CSDA - Oppose SB 457 Hueso [D]Biomethane: gas corporations Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas corporations. Existing law authorizes the commission to fix the rates and charges for every public utility and requires that those rates and charges be just and reasonable. Existing law requires the commission to adopt policies and programs that promote the in-state production and distribution of biomethane, as defined, and that facilitate the development of a variety of sources of in-state biomethane. This bill would require the Public Utilites Commission to extend the program until December 31, 2026. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Polciies: Biosolids and Biogas - Support streamlined legislation, regulations and policies that encourage the procurement of biogas, biosolids, and compost. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Refer to Committee ACWA - NYC CSDA - NYC SB 667 Hueso [D]Greenhouse gases: recycling infrastructure and facilities. Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to develop, on or before January 1, 2021, and would authorize the department to amend, a 5-year investment strategy to drive innovation and support technological development and infrastructure, in order to meet specified organic waste reduction and recycling targets, as provided. The bill would require, on or before June 1, 2021, the department, in coordination with the Treasurer, to develop financial incentive mechanisms, including, but not limited to, loans and incentive payments, to fund organic waste diversion and recycling infrastructure. Currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be heard August 21. Watch Legislative and Regulatory Polciies: Biosolids and Biogas - Support the promotion and funding of local pilot programs, studies, and research for the beneficial use of biosolids. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - Support ACWA - NYC CSDA - NYC OCSD State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 732 Allen [D]Transactions and use tax. Current law establishes the South Coast Air Quality Management District vested with the authority to regulate air emissions from stationary sources located in the South Coast Air Basin and establishes a district board to govern the district. This bill would authorize the south coast district board to impose a transactions and use tax within the boundaries of the south coast district, as specified, with the moneys generated from the transactions and use tax to be used to supplement existing revenues being used for south coast district purposes, as specified. Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory Polciies: Air Quality - Support air quality legislations, regulations, rules, and policies that emphasize the use of advanced technologies and promote greater flexibility and financial incentives to reduce air emission. ACCOC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC ACWA - NYC CSDA - No position 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 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 Cap and Trade Funding $1.4 billion from the Cap and Trade program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) was was appropriated in the adopted 2019-2020 budget. $25 million - Waste Diversion Projects. Specifics TBD TBD TBD TBD It is uncertain how much funding will be available for the District's projects, or what the funding will be used for. TBD Unknown at this time Energy/Recycling TBD Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program 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 NA NA TBD (Round 2)NA TPA and OCSD are monitoring the grant program development from the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA). The solicitation for bids was announced by SAWPA and staff determined that an application for funding was not warranted due to a lack of eligible and competitive projects. 50%NA. Will return in 2021 for Round 2 Water No 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 and $34 million for the congressionally authorized Title XVI projects. $550,000 Yes Final Expansion of GWRS Headworks (P2-122) The Sanitation District is applying for Headworks Segregation project that will help to bring more water to the GWRS. Title 16 will pay up to 25 percent of the available money 7/27/2018 Water/ Infrastructure No 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 Yes Final Expansion of GWRS Headworks (P2-122) The Sanitation District applied for Headworks Segregation project that will help to bring more water to the GWRS. Title 16 will pay up to 25 percent of the available money 6/28/2019 Water/ Infrastructure TBD Stormwater and CSO Grant Program USEPA is authorized to provide grants assistance of public agencies to control stormwater flows and CSO's Funding cost-share is not identified in the law TBD TBD. We will monitor for possible funding opportunities/A TBD Funding must be appropriated as part of current FY 2019 budget impasse TBD TBD Water/ Infrastructure TBD OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2018-2019 STATE FEDERAL Updated 6/21/2019 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 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2018-2019 The Department of Energy (DOE), USBR and USEPA The DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency is likely to continue to be funded by Congress to support such efforts as biogas, biosolids and green energy. A minimum of $20 million to as much as $100 million based upon prior years’ budgets. USBR could receive as much as $130 million in support of the WaterSmart (due to increased funding under WIIN) during the next several years. USBR will issue solicitations for innovative approaches to managing water and water treatment through technology and processes. TBD TBD. We will monitor for possible funding opportunities Project Funding Opportunity: Energy production to reduce costs of recycled water through innovative technologies like Aquacritox, Innovative water monitoring technology that can produce efficient real time monitoring and data analysis, Biogas Management and Use Improvements. We will review the possible funding opportunity to determine if it is a fit for the Sanitation District. N/A TBD Energy TBD Community Partnering Program Grant Metropolitan Water District The primary focus of the Community Partnering Program (CPP) is sponsorship of water conservation and water-use efficiency programs and activities. Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the start date of the event or program. Requests for a maximum $2,000 award will be reviewed year-round and funds are awarded throughout the year. Funds are limited, however, and may be depleted prior to the ending of this fiscal year (June 30). $2,000 Yes For Plant No. 1 Signage Applied Match ongoing Education Yes Mass Timber Competition CalGovOps The California Government Operations Agency (GovOps) will award $500,000 in grants as part of the statewide California Mass Timber Building Competition. Grants will be awarded to selected proponent teams presenting viable and repeatable mass timber solutions for commercial and multi-family projects in California. The competition is being hosted by GovOps and administered by WoodWorks – Wood Products Council. $40,000 Yes Headquarters Building Applied No 03/18/19 Environment Yes Other Updated 6/21/2019 Orange County Sanitation District LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2019-469 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:3. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2019 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019. 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 Many Californians are not aware of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)and the important work we do to keep the environment clean by using the wastewater byproducts to create energy, water recycling, and the use of biosolids. In general,the community and businesses do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system,it can negatively affect the work we do and the quality of water we supply for the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours,community outreach,education,and general communication via the Sanitation District’s website,social media outlets,and mainstream media,we have the ability to educate the community,local agencies,and businesses on the What2Flush program,energy production,water recycling,biosolids,and our source control program.This,in turn,results in a better quality of Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 1 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:2019-469 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:3. wastewater. TIMING CONCERNS N/A RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the community,local agencies,and the area businesses about the Sanitation District,we lose an opportunity to educate thousands of people about our plants,source control,and the wastewater industry as a whole. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION July/August 2019 Activity ## of Guests OCSD/OCWD Tours 3 71 OCSD Tours 23 406 Speaking Engagements 1 80 Events 2 550 Current Activities - July/August 2019 65th Anniversary Open House The Sanitation District celebrated our 65th Anniversary by having an Open House with booths, games, tours, and more. Over 500 people come to the event with 224 people taking tours. We had 170 volunteers that day. Ribbon Cutting for the Sanitation District Centrifuge Facility We celebrated and toured the Sanitation District’s centrifuges, with a ribbon cutting the same day as the Open House. We had over 50 people in attendance from legislative staffers, legislative delegates, and the Board of Directors, to name only a few. Construction Outreach The State College Sewer Construction project in the City of Anaheim has installed about 50 percent of the pipe thus far. Multiple crews are working along the project alignment to expedite construction and minimize impact to the community. Construction on the northern end of the project started this month. Activity is now taking place just south of the 91 freeway and between Ball Road and Vermont Avenue. Neighborhood Bulletins have been distributed to various areas of the project to keep the community informed of the construction activities and the upcoming schedule. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 2 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:2019-469 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:3. Earlier this summer, a community survey was distributed to 14,000 residents, businesses, and schools, in the Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, and Rossmoor neighborhoods regarding the upcoming Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer project. The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback from the community in regards to work hours and work days. The results were outstanding and were shared with the permitting agencies as a part of the design review. This was a great introduction for the community to learn about the Sanitation District and the upcoming project scheduled to begin in 2020. In early August, a valve at the MacArthur Pump Station in the City of Irvine was replaced. While this is considered routine maintenance, a lot of coordination and planning went into the execution of the work. The pump station is located next to John Wayne Airport and, as such, it is a busy area. The activity required 24/7 traffic control over a weekend, and over 2,000 feet of above ground bypass which always carries a level of risk. The work was completed ahead of schedule and without any issues. As part of the Plant No. 2 Outreach Program, a summer issue of the Neighborhood Connection newsletter was distributed to 1,400 homes around Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa. We also held a Plant No. 2 tour in August where we invited the neighbors to attend and see what goes on behind the wall. Public Scope Meetings The Sanitation District has begun preparation of the Program Environmental Impact Report to evaluate the potential impacts associated with implementation of its 2017 Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities Master Plan, which was updated in 2019. The proposed Facilities Master Plan includes over 80 projects that will take place over the next 20 years at both of our plants and throughout the service area. Two public scoping meetings were held, one at Plant No. 1 and one at Plant No. 2, to solicit feedback from the public. Also, for the first time ever, we offered the option of joining the meetings via an online webinar. The Sanitation District Attends CASA Conference The Board Chairman and General Manager attended the California Association of Sanitation Agencies annual conference in San Diego, August 21-23. They attended sessions covering state and federal legislative updates, crisis communication, and climate change financial impacts. Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services, and Lisa Haney, Regulatory Specialist, gave a presentation on developing opportunities to create new water sources. Upcoming Events: VIP Luncheon On September 10, the Sanitation District will host its VIP Luncheon where over 100 employees and retirees are invited to a special lunch and thanked for all their efforts in volunteering by giving tours, working at community events, and doing speaking engagements over the past year. CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 3 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:2019-469 Agenda Date:9/9/2019 Agenda Item No:3. N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: ·Outreach Report July-August 2019 ·Media Clips July-August 2019 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/3/2019Page 4 of 4 powered by Legistar™ Date Event Attendees 7/11/2019 CSUF Nursing Tour 27 7/17/2019 Green Tech UCI Tour 15 7/24/2019 San Domenico HS Teachers Tour 22 7/25/2019 CSUF Nursing tour 24 7/27/2019 OCSD Open House Tours 225 7/27/2019 Open House Event 275 7/27/2019 Ribbon Cutting Event 50 7/30/2019 New Employee/Open Tour 20 7/30/2019 Las Virgenes Water Tour 7 7/31/2019 Society of Plumbing Engineers Tour 32 7/31/2019 OC Employee Tour 6 8/5/2019 ASCE-OC Tour 21 8/7/2019 Mayor Foley Tour 3 8/13/2019 Operator Class III Tour 15 8/14/2019 CSUF STEM Tour 30 8/16/2019 Plant 2 Tour 5 8/21/2019 ABCUA Tour 3 8/21/2019 OCWD Speaking Engagement 80 8/22/2019 Congressman Rouda Staff Tour 2 8/28/2019 Director Chafee tour 8 8/29/2019 APU Nursing Tour 20 Outreach Report July/August