HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2019 LaPA Committee Meeting Complete Agenda PacketOrange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 3:30 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, October 14, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker’s Form (located at the table 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 Committee Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of
general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion,
without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in
the regular order of business.
1.2019-639APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee held September 9, 2019.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
09-09-2019 LaPA Committee Minutes
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
2.2019-636LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve proposed 2020 schedule of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee
Meeting dates and times: January no meeting, February 10 at 12:00 p.m., March 9 at
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Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, October 14, 2019
12:00 p.m., April 13 at 3:30 p.m., May 11 at 12:00 p.m., June no meeting, July 13 at
3:30 p.m., August no meeting, September 14 at 12:00 p.m., October no meeting,
November 9 at 12:00 p.m., and December no meeting.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda ReportAttachments:
3.2019-551LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
2019
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of September 2019.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
Federal Update - ENS Resources
Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources
State Update - Townsend Public Affairs
State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs
Grant Matrix
Attachments:
4.2019-648PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of September 2019.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
Outreach Report September 2019
Media Clips September 2019
Attachments:
5.2019-649PUBLIC AFFAIRS YEAR-END REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Year-End Report for Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
2018-2019 Public Affairs Year End-Report - PowerPoint
Presentation
Public Affairs Project Book
Attachments:
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Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, October 14, 2019
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,
November 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-639 Agenda Date:10/14/2019 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
September 9, 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 September 9, 2019
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes of the
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Monday, September 9, 2019
12:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee
Chair Peter Kim on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 12:01 p.m. in the Administration Building
of the Orange County Sanitation District. Vice-Chair Allan Bernstein led the pledge of
allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Present:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina
Shea and David Shawver
Absent:John Withers
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Herberg, General Manager; Robert Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner,
Assistant General Manager; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Tina Knapp, Assistant Clerk of the
Board; Jennifer Cabral; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Lisa Frigo; Rebecca Long; Kelly Newell;
Tyler Ramirez; and Wally Ritchie.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel; David French, ENS Resources (via teleconference); and Eric
O’Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA).
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Kim congratulated Jennifer Cabral on her recent promotion to Administration Manager .
General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-546
Originator:Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Minutes September 9, 2019
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee held July 8, 2019.
Ayes:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina
Shea and David Shawver
Noes:None
Absent:John Withers
Abstentions:None
NON-CONSENT:
2.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2019
2019-480
Originator:Jim Herberg
David French, ENS Resources, provided a PowerPoint presentation and a brief
overview of the federal monthly report which included information on: Infrastructure:
House reauthorization; permit term legislation H.R. 1764; PFAS/PFOA: National
Defense Authorization Act; and funding of FY 2020 agency budgets.
Eric O’Donnell, TPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation that included information on
the current legislative schedule and deadlines; the potential 2020 water bond, AB 352
(E. Garcia); and priority legislation, including AB 756 (C. Garcia) - PFAS & SB 67
(Hueso) - Recycling Infrastructure.
Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, reported on grant funds recently
received for an educational program pertaining to the new headquarters complex and
announced a save the date for the State of the District on October 25 and attendance
efforts that will be conducted to incorporate attendees.
Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager, commented on positive feedback received on
input made by the Sanitation District to proposed legislative matters during the recent
DC lobbying trip.
ACTION TAKEN TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019.
3.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2019
2019-469
Originator:Jim Herberg
Ms. Cabral provided a brief PowerPoint presentation recapping the Open House and
Ribbon Cutting events held on July 27. Ms. Cabral distributed “The Neighborhood
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Connection”, a newsletter recently distributed to communities immediately surrounding
Plant No. 2. Ms. Cabral also indicated that the VIP Luncheon is being held for
employee volunteers on September 10 and reported on recent construction outreach in
the city of Anaheim.
ACTION TAKEN TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2019.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
Director Kring provided information on recent mosquito concerns.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Chair Kim declared the meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m. to the next Legislative
and Public Affairs Committee meeting, Monday, October 14, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Tina Knapp, MMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-636 Agenda Date:10/14/2019 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve proposed 2020 schedule of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting dates and
times: January no meeting, February 10 at 12:00 p.m., March 9 at 12:00 p.m., April 13 at 3:30 p.m.,
May 11 at 12:00 p.m., June no meeting, July 13 at 3:30 p.m., August no meeting, September 14 at
12:00 p.m., October no meeting, November 9 at 12:00 p.m., and December no meeting.
BACKGROUND
The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee (LaPA)began in September 2013 as a Special
Committee.In January 2015,Board leadership directed staff to establish LaPA as a Standing
Committee.The Committee meets monthly to provide updates and make recommendations on
matters related to the legislative and public affairs programs of the Orange County Sanitation District
(Sanitation District).
Significant progress has been made in the legislative and public affairs programs and the programs
are sustainable by staff under the direction of the Public Affairs Strategic Plan and the Legislative
Platform adopted by the Board of Directors.
Prior to becoming a Standing Committee,legislative and public affairs items were brought to the
Steering Committee for consideration.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
PROBLEM
Staff is in the process of compiling the 2020 Board and Committee calendar which provides an
opportunity to re-visit the frequency and timing of the Committee meetings.
Through the Public Affairs Strategic Plan and Legislative Platform adopted by the Board of Directors,
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Through the Public Affairs Strategic Plan and Legislative Platform adopted by the Board of Directors,
the legislative and public affairs programs and initiatives are self-sustaining.As a result,additional
policy direction is needed on a limited basis.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Staff,in consultation with the Sanitation District’s lobbyists,recommends the following schedule for
the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meetings.This schedule best matches the legislative
activity in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Proposed Meeting Dates for 2020:
January - No Meeting
February - Bill Positions
March - Bill Positions
April - Bill Positions
May - Bill Positions
June - No Meeting
July - PAO Performance
August - No Meeting
September - CASA/ACC-OC Reports
October - No Meeting
November - Legislative Platform
December - No Meeting
Staff will continue to keep the Board informed of legislative and public affairs activities through the
General Manager’s monthly update.If there is policy direction needed outside of the Public Affairs
Strategic Plan or Legislative Plan that is adopted by the Board of Directors,a special LaPA
Committee meeting will be called.
TIMING CONCERNS
Preparation of the Sanitation District Calendar of Board and Committee meetings for 2020 is
underway.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
April 2017 -Joint meeting of the Steering Committee and LaPA Committee wherein direction was
given to continue with monthly meetings of the Committee with January being dark and August to be
determined as needed.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
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Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-551 Agenda Date:10/14/2019 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of September 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
District,the wastewater industry,and the community as a whole.To assist in our relationship building
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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
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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: Orange County 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, our
accomplishments, and the future direction of the agency.
The Sanitation District has been awarded $40,000 for the Mass Timber grant/competition by CalGov
Ops for an educational display at the new Headquarters Building. The display is to highlight how
mass timber was used in building the Headquarters Building and the overall benefit of mass timber
for the environment.
The Sanitation District is looking into a newly released grant through CalRecycle’s Organics Grant
Program for the Food-Waste Co-Digestion facility at Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach. The amount
the Sanitation District would be eligible to receive is up to $3 million. The grant is due November 7.
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
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Rebecca Long
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: September 23, 2019
SUBJECT: Washington Update
Congress returned to work in September after a six-week summer recess. With just
a few weeks left in the session, the focus of legislative activity remains finalizing
fiscal year 2020 spending bills, reconciling the regulation of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS/PFOA) in drinking water, and developing water resiliency and
infrastructure legislation. The following summarizes the status of these matters.
Finalizing Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Decisions Complicated by Border Wall
Funds
The Senate Committee on Appropriations has begun approving the twelve spending
bills that fund the various federal departments and agencies. The Energy and Water
Development Appropriations bill, which supports water recycling and other
western water programs, is pending before the full Senate. Program levels for
WaterSmart’s Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) water
recycling and desalination remain at effectively current year levels. Action on the
all-important Interior and Environment Appropriations bill that funds U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) programs is expected to be approved by
the end of September. This bill funds the State Revolving Fund (SRF), beach
protection and general water quality programs impacting OCSD. We anticipate that
the Senate will follow the House lead and approve adequate funding for these
programs.
However, Senate action on the bills remains up in the air as congressional
opposition to the allocation of additional border wall funding has prevented Senate
floor debate and votes on spending bills. In the absence of an agreement on how to
address the issue, the House approved a stopgap spending bill to maintain
governmental operations from October 1 until November 22, 2019. The Senate is
expected to follow this action before October 1.
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Assuming this occurs, Congress and the Administration will likely spend the next
two months seeking a compromise on the level of funding to provide to border wall
construction and how to prevent future reallocation of defense-related spending to
boost the border wall funding program.
House and Senate Committees Begin Task of Defining the Regulation and
Remediation of PFAS/PFOA
The House and Senate Committees on Armed Services have begun the process
known as Conference Committee to reconcile differences between each chamber’s
version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). NDAA is notable because
proponents of regulating PFAS/PFOA amended the bill to address the treatment and
control of PFAS/PFOA contamination. The challenge remains the two very different
approaches employed by each chamber and the fact that the White House has issued
a veto threat on the bills in large measure because of the PFAS/PFOA provisions. As
of this writing, the key dispute centers on a House amendment to require USEPA to
designate PFAS/PFOA as a hazardous waste under Superfund. This would create
significant impacts for wastewater treatment since any PFAS/PFOA contaminated
biosolids, for example, would be subject to new and costly treatment and disposal
regimes. Additionally, the potential of trace amounts of the chemicals in effluents
could further impose expensive treatment as well as potential liabilities associated
with any discharges. The Senate rejected this kind of mandate in its NDAA. Instead,
it directs USEPA to develop and issue a drinking water monitoring and treatment
standard within two years of any bill enactment that drinking water agencies would
need to comply with as directed under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The White
House and USEPA have argued that such an approach is unwarranted as USEPA has
issued a PFAS/PFOA action plan to guide its decision making. Meanwhile, national
and state trade associations, including the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA), Water and Environment Federation (WEF), California
Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Association of California Water Agencies
(ACWA), and American Water Works Association(AWWA) are working with
congressional committees to develop a compromise that would require adequate
scientific research into the threats posed from the chemicals before any regulations
or conditions are mandated on how to treat, manage and dispose of PFAS/PFOA
contaminated substances.
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Clean Water State Revolving Fund Infrastructure Bill Discussions Center on
Permit Term Extensions
The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure staff continue to work on
developing an approach to allow for extended permit terms of up to ten years as
called for by a broad array of national and state public associations, including CASA
and ACWA. As of this writing, the ongoing effort has delayed action on a broader
water infrastructure bill, H.R. 1497, because of the priority attached to the
development of a policy to permit extended permit terms as contained in the
legislation H.R. 1764. H.R. 1764 is sponsored by Representative John Garamendi (D-
CA) and enjoys bipartisan support from across the nation. As of this writing, the
effort to develop a policy is centering on a handful of issues. These matters include
ensuring that only “good actors” are eligible for extended permits. Assuming that a
clear and workable definition can be reached, it is possible that the committee
would move to completing action on a water infrastructure bill in October.
Committee Approves Clean Water Geographic Programs
The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure moved a series of bills in
the absence of an agreement on an overall water infrastructure bill. The measures,
known as geographic programs, provide for continued funding of regional water
quality improvement programs such as the National Estuary Program that captures
a number of protected estuaries and bays in California, including Santa Monica,
Monterey, and San Francisco Bays. Action in the House is likely before the end of
the session. However, Senate consideration is not expected until next year when a
comprehensive water resources and infrastructure bill is slated to be acted upon by
the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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
to 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 September 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 September 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 - SUPPORTS
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
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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 Efficiency 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
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 - 9/18/19
Reported out of
Committee on
Transportation and
Infrastructure as
amended by unanimous
consent
Watch NYC
Updated September 2019
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POSITIONS
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 Resources 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
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
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POSITIONS
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
H.R. 2740 Rep. Rosa De Lauro (D-CT)
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, 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 Administration, 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
Updated September 2019
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POSITIONS
H.R. 2705 Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)
Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2019. 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)
Buy America 2.0 Act. 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
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
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POSITIONS
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
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POSITIONS
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
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. 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
Updated September 2019
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POSITIONS
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
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 -
SUPPORTS
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. 4044 Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ)
Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act. To amend the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for
other purposes.
House - 9/20/19
Reported out of
Committee on
Transportation and
Infrastructure by voice
vote
Watch NYC
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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 hearing 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 - 8/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water, Oceans, and
Wildlife
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
H.R. 4033 Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI)
Water Justice Act. To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and
secure water, and for other purposes.
House - 9/4/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Commodity Exchanges,
Energy, and Credit
Watch NYC
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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
S. 2456 Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM)
Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act. To establish centers of
excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other
purposes.
Senate - 9/10/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 4266 Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA)
Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act. To establish centers of
excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other
purposes.
House - 9/10/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
S. 2466 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Water Justice Act. To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and
secure water, and for other purposes.
Senate - 9/11/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
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S. 2470 Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2020. Provides FY2020 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil
works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the
Department of Energy (DOE), and independent agencies such as the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
Senate - 9/12/19
Reported out of
Committee on
Appropriations 31-0.
Watch NYC
H.R. 4378 Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 House - 9/18/19 Passed
House 301-123.
Received in Senate.
Watch NYC
S. 2525 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology to conduct a study of personal protective equipment worn by
firefighters to determine the prevalence and concentration of per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
Senate - 9/19/19
Referred to Committee
on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
Watch NYC
H.R. 4347 Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
PREPARE Act of 2019. To enhance the Federal Government’s planning and
preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government’s
dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby
increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the
financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and
for other purposes.
House - 9/17/19
Reported out of
Committee on
Transportation and
Infrastructure by voice
vote
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 September 2019
To: Orange County Sanitation District
From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Date: September 23, 2019
Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report
State Political Update
The Legislature concluded the first year of this current two-year session on September 13. After
going late into the night, the Legislature sent the Governor over 700 bills for his consideration.
The Governor has until October 13 to sign or veto any legislation. All bills that failed to pass the
Legislature are now two-year bills and will be eligible for consideration when the Legislature
returns from interim recess.
The Legislature will reconvene on January 6 for the second year of the two-year session.
Due to Proposition 54 in 2016, all bills have to be in print for 72 hours prior to being considered
on the Floor. Major topics of discussion for the final weeks of the legislative session included
vaccinations, environmental permitting, and labor classifications.
Split Role Tax
On August 13, ballot organizers submitted initiative 17-0055, The California Schools and Local
Communities Funding Act to be eligible for the November 3, 2020 general election. The ballot
measure, commonly referred to as “Split Roll” or “Proposition 13 Reform,” requires certain
commercial and industrial real property to be taxed based on fair-market value and dedicates
portions of any increased revenue to education and local services. This change to assessment of
property taxes is likely to result in an additional $10.8 – $12 billion in annual revenues across the
state, of which 40 percent would go to education and 60 percent would go to local services.
Proposition 13 Background
The People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation, or Proposition 13, was passed in 1978 in
response to increasing property values and the corresponding increases in property taxes.
Proposition 13 ensures that valuations of property may not grow by more than 2 percent annually
and that market value reassessment may only occur with a change of ownership or the completion
of new construction. Proposition 13 also created a requirement that all state and local tax
increases must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the voting public or the Legislature.
Proposition 13 was intended to prevent increasing property values and taxes from making
homeownership too costly for residents. However, the measure did not differentiate between
residential properties and commercial properties. Residential properties change ownership, and
are therefore reassessed, every 10 years on average. Larger commercial properties in the State
rarely change ownership and are therefore not reassessed on a regular basis. The unintended
result has been that the proportion of property tax revenues paid by residents and commercial
owners have shifted over the last 40 years.
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Commercial property taxes accounted for roughly 50 percent of property tax revenue prior to
Proposition 13. Today, that number is closer to 28 percent, and a variety of independent studies
have shown that this shift represents roughly $11 billion per year over the last decade that would
have otherwise been paid in property taxes by commercial entities.
In an effort to address this shifting dynamic, proponents of the split roll reform have proposed
returning certain commercial properties to the previous assessment schedule—every three
years—while allowing residential property owners to still benefit from the property tax protections
put forth under Proposition 13.
Support and Opposition
Although California is more than a year away from the 2020 General Election, campaigns are
already rolling out in support and opposition to the split roll reform.
Proponents of the measure argue that the corporations have been abusing the intent of
Proposition 13 to avoid paying their fair-share and note that the $11 billion in annual revenues
would have gone to supporting special districts, schools, county and city services, and other local
needs. They also state that reassessment of property taxes will level the playing field for small
business that are adversely impacted by newer property rates and shift land-use policy to make
building affordable housing more appealing.
Opponents of the measure argue that taxes in California are already too high and that creating a
split property tax policy will create a more hostile business climate throughout the state. They also
note that dramatic increases for locally owned business could cause some companies to go out
of business and could drive larger entities to other markets, resulting in increased unemployment
and lower overall revenues for the State.
As of the July 31 filing deadline, seven independent expenditure committees have filed with the
Secretary of State in support of the initiative. These committees reported having $2,278,050 cash
on hand. One independent expenditure committee has filed in opposition to the measure, with a
total of $182,686 cash on hand.
Next Steps
Proponents of the ballot initiative have indicated that they intend to refile the initiative to include
the following changes:
• Expanded small business protections
• Stronger education financing language to ensure every school receives funding equitably
• Stronger zoning language to ensure large corporations cannot avoid reassessment
TPA will continue to monitor this issue, provide timely updates, and determine the impact of this
ballot initiative to the Sanitation District.
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Cap and Trade Auction
On August 27, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) conducted their third Cap and Trade
auction of 2019. The Cap and Trade program is a greenhouse gas emission reduction strategy
that places a statewide cap on emissions and auctions off emission allowances on a quarterly
basis. Major carbon emitters must bid on allowances in order to report their total emissions to the
state each year. Once again, all available emission credits were sold, and the state expects to
receive over $730 million from the August 2019 auction.
Revenues generated from the Cap and Trade program currently fund various transportation
projects, affordable housing, and sustainable community programs. 40 percent of the revenue is
available through the discretion of the Legislature for future appropriations for projects that will
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The next Cap and Trade auction will take place in November 2019.
CalRecycle Organics Grant Program
The annual Cap and Trade expenditure plan routinely allocates funding to CalRecycle for waste
diversion programs. CalRecycle administers several programs with this allocation including the
Organics Grant Program, which specializes in funding projects that have a measurable
greenhouse gas reduction benefit from the reduction and recycling of organic waste.
CalRecycle has released its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the FY 18-19 and FY 19-
20 Organics Grant Program. Projects that construct, renovate, or expand facilities to increase in-
state infrastructure for the composting or digestion of organics or the pre-processing of organics
will be eligible for up to $3 million and must result in an increase of tons of green or food materials
diverted from landfills.
Project proposals are due November 7 with awards anticipated in March 2020.
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
was passed by the Legislature and is currently on the Governor’s desk.
OCSD Legislative Plan: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact
special district financing, operations, and administration.
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
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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 was passed by the Legislature and is currently on the
Governor’s desk. Soon after SB 1 was passed, the Governor released a statement saying
that he intends to veto SB 1 due to concerns echoed by the water industry.
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 was passed by the
Legislature and is currently on the Governor’s desk.
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 failed to pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is now a
two-year bill.
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.
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 on the
Governor's Desk
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.
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 - 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.
Two Year Bill 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.
Two Year Bill 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
means.
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 the
Governor's Desk
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.
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 - 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 on the
Governor's Desk
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 on the
Governor's Desk
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 the
Governor's Desk
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 on the
Governor's Desk
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 on the
Governor's Desk
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. Bill was amended to remove the cap on capacity and
connection fees that agencies can charge new ADUs.
Currently on the
Governor's Desk
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.
Signed into law on
August 30, 2019
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 on the
Governor's Desk
Recommen
d Oppose
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
Governor's Desk
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.
Two Year Bill 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
Organics Grant Program
The Organics Grant Program is part of California Climate
Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-
and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving
public health and the environment - particularly in
disadvantaged and/or low-income communities. The Cap-
and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for
industries to invest in clean technologies and develop
innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate
Investments projects include affordable housing,
renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission
vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable
agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent
of these investments are made in disadvantaged and low-
income communities.
$16,112,753 ($13,312,753 is available for fiscal
year (FY) 2018–19, and $2,800,000 is
available for fiscal year (FY) 2019–20)
TBD Yes if we qualify.
Food-Waste Co-Digestion
facility at Plant No.2 in
Huntington Beach to accept up
to 150 wet tons per day (wtpd)
of pre-processed source
separated organics.
We will review the possible funding
opportunity to determine if it is a fit for
the Sanitation District.
TBD 11/7/2019 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
$3,000,000.00 per grant award 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 9/24/2019
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 9/24/2019
Orange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-648 Agenda Date:10/14/2019 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of September 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
wastewater.
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TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If we do not educate the community,local agencies,and 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
September 2019
Activity ## of Guests
OCSD/OCWD Tours 6 83
OCSD Tours 7 66
Speaking Engagements 1 40
Current Activities - September 2019
Ice Cream Social
On September 18, the Sanitation District held an Ice Cream Social where employees and Board
members came to take a quick break and celebrate the end of the summer and the 2019 Beach
Water Quality Report. A commemorative sticker was handed out to both the employees and Board
members. These stickers will be used for future outreach events as a tool to discuss environmental
programs related to water quality.
Utility of the Future
The Sanitation District was recently named the Utility of Future for the second time. The Sanitation
District’s General Manager was at the Water Environment Federation Conference in Chicago to
accept the award. The Utility of the Future celebrates the achievements of water utilities that
transform from traditional wastewater treatment to a resource recovery facility and leader in the
overall sustainability and resiliency of the communities they serve.
Construction Outreach
The Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Rock Stabilization Removal project in the City of Yorba
Linda has started. The 54-inch SARI pipeline was relocated to the south side of the Santa Ana River
riverbed. Rocks were temporarily placed under special permits around the pipeline’s previous
alignment in the riverbed to protect from erosion damage. As part of the permit conditions, the rocks
need to be removed. The contractor has started the work to remove over 20,000 tons of rocks. The
project was previously scheduled to start earlier in the year but was postponed due to nesting birds in
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the area. Notifications will be provided to residents once work commences near residential
neighborhoods.
A notification was sent to Plant No. 1 neighbors in Fountain Valley about the removal of shrubs
and overgrown vegetation along Ward Street. The shrubs posed a safety concern as a campground
and storage area for unwanted individuals as well as a fire hazard. The notification included
information about a future project for additional site security for the area.
As part of the Huntington Beach Plant No. 2 Outreach Program, neighbors participated in a Plant
No. 2 tour on September 14 to learn more about the Sanitation District and upcoming construction
projects. The community liaison attended the Southeast Area Council Committee Meeting in
Huntington Beach to continue to build relationships with the community.
A condition assessment of existing structures outside of Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach in the
Santa Ana River is taking place. Some of the activities can only be performed during low tide during
the early morning hours and varies day by day. A notification was provided to the surrounding
community to alert them of activity they may notice along the river.
A maintenance project to install erosion control measures to protect existing facilities near the
Santa Ana River in Huntington Beach required the temporary closure of a private gate to a
residential complex. The community liaison worked directly with the residential Homeowner’s
Association and provided notification to the residents about the gate closure.
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:
·Outreach Report September 2019
·Media Clips September 2019
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9/4/2019 Director Brenner Tour 3
9/12/2019 CSULB Nursing Tour 15
9/12/2019 Central Contra Costa San Dist.5
9/14/2019 Plant 2 Tour 10
9/18/2019 CSUF Nursing tour 12
9/19/2019 Speaking Engagement - Business Development Assoc. of OC40
9/20/2019 CMSD Citizens Group Tour 25
9/23/2019 Cypress College Tour 20
9/24/2019 New Employee/Open Tour 20
9/25/2019 CSUF Nursing tour 24
9/25/2019 Tripepi Smith Tour 2
9/26/2019 CSUF Nursing tour 24
9/27/2019 CSUF Nursing tour 24
9/30/2019 Director Peterson Tour 3
Outreach Report September 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 #:2019-649 Agenda Date:10/14/2019 Agenda Item No:5.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS YEAR-END REPORT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Year-End Report for Fiscal Year 2018/19.
BACKGROUND
Each year, staff provides a year-end report based on the approved Public Affairs Strategic Plan. This
year, staff will provide a year-end report and a Project Book detailing all that was done over FY 2018-
2019.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and
neighboring communities
PROBLEM
Having a defined plan with measurable objectives focuses staff energy,resources,and time on the
agreed-upon direction.With a plan,this also allows for reflection,evaluation,and modifications to be
made moving forward.
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 better quality of
wastewater, trust with the public, and support for our efforts.
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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 facilities,source control,
and the wastewater industry as a whole.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
October 2018 - Received and filed the 2017-2018 Public Affairs Year-End Review.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Year-End Review by the Numbers:
·Community Education (Community Events, Speaking Engagements, Tours, and Sewer
Science) - Over 8,104 people.
·Community Relations (Construction, Maintenance, and Resident Outreach) - Over 81,750
homes and businesses.
·Industry Leaders - 18 Agency Awards, Hosted State of the District, Various Presentations at
Industry Conferences.
·Internal Communications (Monthly) Digester, (Weekly Email) 3 Things to Know, (Every Other
Month) Newsletter, (Daily) intranet - Over 436 publications.
·Media (Social and Traditional) - Reaching over 215,000 people.
·Grants - 3 grants received totaling $42,000. Third grant, amount to be announced at a later
date.
2018-2019 Public Affairs Highlights:
·Wrote, advertised, and secured an outside consultant to conduct a third-party communications
audit for the Sanitation District.
·Integrated construction outreach into the overall agency communications program for the
Sanitation District which for FY 18/19 included: approximately nine various capital projects
impacting 16 cities, totaling more than $122 million in construction costs, and reached more
than 80,000 people.
·Launched a corporate identity program for all Sanitation District employees to ensure brand
recognition with the public.
·The Sanitation District’s 65th Anniversary and associated efforts (banners, history wall, etc.).
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This Year-End Report request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This program has been budgeted. (Line item: Section 6,Page 11).
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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:
·2018-2019 Public Affairs Year-End Report - PowerPoint Presentation
·Public Affairs Project Book (separate hard copy document)
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2018-2019 Public Affairs
Year End Report
Public Affairs Office: Who We Are
•Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager
•Daisy Covarrubias, Principal Public Affairs Specialist
•Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist
•Kelly Newell, Public Affairs Specialist
•Gregg Deterding, Graphics Coordinator
•Cheryl Scott, Administrative Assistant
•Belen Carrillo, Contract Employee (40 hrs.)
•Isai Carrillo, Student Intern (20 hrs.)
•Quentin Velasco, Student Intern (20 hrs.)
Extension of Our Team
•Tanya Chong, Senior Analyst
•OCSD VIP’s
Annual Budget
•$1,062,000 million
•$696k Annual Salaries
•$225k Professional Services/Contracts
Public Affairs: What We Do
Internal Communications
Legislative & Grants
External Communications
Educational Outreach
Community Relations
Media Relations
Branding & Messaging
2018-2019
by the
Numbers
Increased our
external reach by
31% from the
prior year
Facebook Posts
Facebook followers in
2017/2018 were 776 Followers
In 2018/19 we had 1,050
followers on Facebook
Twitter Followers for 2018-19 were 1,592
In 2017-18 followers were 1,493
Twitter Posts
Out in the Community
•OC Science and Engineering Fair
•Children’s Water Festival
•Westminster Spring Festival
•Placentia Heritage Festival & Parade
•OC Eco Challenge at Honda
Center
•Anaheim Green Expo
•Coastkeeper Huntington
Beach Clean Up
•Coastal Clean Up Day
2018-2019 Highlights
•Wrote, advertised and secured an outside consult to conduct a third party
communications audit for OCSD.
•Expand construction outreach into the overall agency communications
program for OCSD which included for FY 18/19: approximately 9 various
capital projects, impacting 16 cities, totaling more than $122 million in
construction costs, which reached more than 80,000 people.
•Launched a corporate identity program for all OCSD employees to ensure
brand recognition with the outside public.
•Published over 430 internal pieces (Pipeline, Digester, MyOCSD, 3 Things
to Know)
•OCSD 65th Anniversary and associated efforts (banners, history wall, etc.)
•Held our Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the new Centrifuges
What’s Next
•Complete the Communications Audit
•Create a Plan to Address Areas for Opportunity
•Revamp OCSD’s Tour Program
•State of the District
•Begin Design Concepts for Community Education
in the Headquarters Complex
Be Social
Connect with Us!
Please visit our website www.ocsd.com
@ocsewers
PUBLICAFFAIRSPORTFOLIO
Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Outreach
Special Events
Internal Projects
Branding
Reports
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Location: State College Blvd. from
Underhill Ave. to so. of SR-91
Timeframe: Fall 2019 – Fall 2020
More information at www.OCSD.com/StateCollege Connect with us at @ocsewers
Location: State College from Orangewood Ave. to Cerritos Ave.
Timeframe: Oct. 2018 – Mar. 2019
(baseball off-season)
Rev. August 2018
Location: State College Blvd. from Cerritos Ave. to Vermont Ave.
Timeframe:Sept. 2018 – May 2019
City of Anaheim water lines will be relocated to allow for construction of the new sewer
line. Timeframe: Sept 2018 – Feb 2019
Location: State College Blvd. from Vermont Ave. to Underhill Ave.
Timeframe:Spring 2019 – Fall 2019
(Extended work hours required)
WATER LINE WORK Location: State College Blvd. from Lincoln Ave. to La Palma Ave.
Timeframe: Nov. 2018 – Feb 2019
STATE COLLEGE
SEWER
CONSTRUCTION
Phase B of the
Newhope Sewer
Replacement Project
The Orange County Sanitation
District (OCSD) is starting
construction on State College
Blvd. from just south of the 91
freeway to Orangewood Avenue
in the City of Anaheim to replace
four miles of sewer.
The work will be done in segments,
please note the various time
frames for each area highlighted
on the map. Lane closures will be
required for all work so we advise
that you plan your commutes
accordingly. Please refer to our
website or the Construction
Hotline for specific details.
(Dates are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather).
*OCSD is a public agency that provides
regional wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest
Orange County.
STATE COLLEGE
SEWER
CONSTRUCTION
ALERT
ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT
Stay informed
Please sign up to receive text alerts
and email notifications at
www.OCSD.com/StateCollege
or email us at
ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com
For more information, please contact
our dedicated Community Liaison at
657.208.7900.
Connect with us on social media
@ocsewers
Sewer Pipes
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STATE COLLEGE SEWER CONSTRUCTION
(Phase B of the Newhope Sewer Replacement Project)
Orange County Sanitation District
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) is a public
agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and
recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central
and northwest Orange County. OCSD operates two facilities—
Reclamation Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant
No. 2 in Huntington Beach—and treats an average of 185 million
gallons of wastewater each day.
What is this Project?
The project is replacing four miles of sewer on State College Blvd.
from SR-91 to Orangewood Avenue in the City of Anaheim (see
map on back side). This is a two-phase project, the first phase
was completed in 2017 and replaced 3 miles of sewer in the
Fullerton area.
Project Timing
Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2018 and
conclude in late 2020. Most work will take place Monday to Friday
during day time hours, but some portions will require night and/
or weekend work.
Why is the Project Needed?
The existing sewer line needs to be up-sized to a four-and-a-
half foot diameter pipe to make an additional 9 million gallons
of wastewater available for recycling and to abandon the Yorba
Linda Pump Station.
Due to the size of the pipe, lane closures are necessary, which
can result in traffic delays. We encourage you to plan accordingly
and allow extra time when traveling in the area. There will also
be noise and dust, mitigation measures are in place to minimize
impact.
What Impacts Can be Anticipated?
There will be lane closures, noise and dust, so keep that in mind
if you commute along State College Blvd. or if you’re going to an
Angels game or an event at the Honda Center.
Questions?
If you have any questions or want the most up-to-date information
about the project, please contact our designated community
liaison at the Construction Hotline at (657) 208-7900 (English/
Spanish), or email us at constructionhotline@ocsd.com
We encourage you to sign up to receive email
notifications or text alerts about the project on our
website at www.OCSD.com/StateCollege.
We also invite you to visit the website frequently
to stay up to date on specific project activities and
follow us on social media @ocsewers.
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10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Construction Hotline: (657) 208-7900
Email: Constructionhotline@ocsd.com
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT
SEE INSIDE
For More Information
Stay informed
Call the Construction Hotline at (714) 378-2965
Email ContructionHotline@ocsd.com
Visit www.ocsd.com
The Orange County Sanitation District is a public agency
that provides regional wastewater collection, treatment,
and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people
in central and northwest Orange County.
Connect with us
on social media @ocsewers
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
SLATER PUMP STATION
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
If you would like additional information, please call our dedicated Community Liaison on the
Construction Hotline (714) 378-2965 or e-mail ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 | www.ocsd.com | Connect with us on social @ocsewers
The Slater Pump Station is critical to the conveyance of wastewater from local sewers to the regional wastewater
treatment facilities in Fountain Valley and Huntington
Beach. If the pump station is not operational 24 hours a
day, there could be a sewer back up eventually leading
to a spill.
Wastewater flows are pumped from the pump station
to two force main pipelines. Over the past few months,
weather permitting, a bypass system over each force main has been in construction. This system is needed in
order to provide uninterrupted wastewater services either
for routine maintenance or in case of an emergency.
For upcoming work, the pump station will be temporarily
taken offline and the bypass system will be in operation
with the use of bypass pumps prior to replacing critical
equipment that are nearing the end of its useful life and in
need of replacement.
Generators to power the bypass pumps are necessary
and sound blankets will be utilized to mitigate noise. We are taking precautionary
steps to minimize odors, but due to the nature of the work, you may still
experience some temporary odors.
We appreciate your patience while this work takes place.
*Dates and times are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.
CONSTRUCTION
ALERT
24/7 bypass system in
operation starting week
of March 18 lasting
approximately 2 weeks*
60-inch diameter pre-cast
manholes are installed over the newly constructed bypass risers.
An area was excavated to install bypass risers over
the top of existing force mains. The contractor is
backfilling the excavated area with cement slurry.
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For more information, please contact our dedicated Community Liaison at
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The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) will be
working on Newport Boulevard near via Lido, between
Short Street and Coast Highway for approximately the
next 3 months.
• Short St at Newport Blvd will be closed – detour
via Finley Ave
• Local access will be maintained
• Alley access behind Newport Blvd will be via Finley Ave only
Intermittent closures of Short St will
occur throughout construction
SHORT ST CLOSURE DETOUR MAP
A section of the regional sewer pipeline that transports wastewater generated from the Balboa Peninsula area of Newport Beach to the OCSD treatment facility in Huntington Beach will be rehabilitated.
Additional construction work is currently
taking place north of Coast Highway
between Hospital Road and Industrial Way.
Lane closures will be required and we advise you plan your commutes accordingly. There may be detours and some activities requiring overnight work, more info will be provided at www.OCSD.com/Newport as dates approach. Please visit the website or call the OCSD Construction Hotline at
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What is this work?What to expect?
UPCOMING ACTIVITY
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WESTMINSTER
BOULEVARD
FORCE MAIN
PROJECT
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
is the third largest wastewater treatment system west of the Mississippi River. OCSD is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and
northwest Orange County. OCSD operates two facilities – Reclamation Plant
No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach – and treats an average of 185 million gallons of wastewater each day.
The Western Regional Sewers Program
consists of several projects that will rehabilitate and replace over 20 miles of sewer and make improvements to pump stations in the western region of our service area.
Follow us on social media @OCSEWERS.
Sewer pipelines
Plant No. 1 (P1)Plant No. 2 (P2)
Pump Stations Unincorporated Orange County (white areas)
LEGEND
IRVINE
ANAHEIM
ORANGE
SANTAANA
FULLERTON
BREA
TUSTIN
YORBALINDA
HUNTINGTONBEACHCOSTAMESA
GARDENGROVE
SEALBEACH
BUENAPARK
NEWPORTBEACH
LAHABRA
WESTMINSTER
CYPRESS
PLACENTIA
FOUNTAINVALLEY
STANTON LOSALAMITOS
VILLAPARK
LAPALMA
PacificOcean
P1
P2
The Westminster Boulevard Force Main Project is currently in
design and will be the first project in construction starting as early as Spring 2020.
Part of the Western Regional Sewers Program
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Please answer the survey questions on the RIGHT and put the postcard in the mail by September 28, 2018. No postage necessary.Prefer electronic submission? Take the survey online atwww.OCSD.com/westminster.
The following answers are specific to the intersection of Bolsa Chica Rd.
and Westminster Blvd.
Please answer the following questions specific to the intersection of
Bolsa Chica Rd. and Westminster Blvd.
1. Are you a resident or business?
2. What are the nearest cross streets of your residence or business?
3. What is more important to you, shorter duration of overall construction or minimal amount of traffic impacts? Choose only one.
4. Are you willing to take traffic detours if it means a shorter construction duration?5. What would you consider to be an acceptable start time?6. What would you consider to be an acceptable finish time?
7. Weekend work can reduce the duration of the project. Is Saturday work acceptable?
8. Is Sunday work acceptable?
9. Is your residence or business within 500 feet of the intersection? (located on Northwestern Way, Grambling Circle, Yankton Way, Sloane Ave., or
Westminster Blvd. at Bolsa Chica Rd.)10. Construction work at night can minimize the impact on traffic and the
traveling public. Is nighttime work acceptable? 11. Continuous 24/7 weekend work can increase efficiency and shorten
duration of construction. Are some weekends of 24/7 work acceptable?
(For example, Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.)
13. Address (optional)
14. Email address to receive periodic notifications and updates about construction. Emails will not be shared or used for any other purpose. (Optional)
*Survey responses will be used to obtain the community’s input to identify opportunities to ensure this project’s success. Thank you for your participation.
The construction duration can be affected by the allowable work hours. Advantages of long spans of work hours include efficiencies in
overall construction work and shorter construction durations. Disadvantages include construction related traffic impacts.
OCSD is gathering information from the community to assist us as we design this important project, and we would like to hear from you.
WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
FORCE MAIN PROJECT OVERVIEW
Stay informedVisit the project website to learn more atwww.OCSD.com/westminster.
The website will be more active as construction approaches.
Questions?
Contact the Construction Hotline 714.378.2965or email ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com.Construction is anticipated to begin Spring 2020 and last 18 months.
Project location
This project will replace and reconstruct almost three miles of the existing force main system, consisting of two
parallel sewer pipelines through the cities of Seal Beach and Westminster. A force main is a pipe used to move wastewater under pressure by use of a pump station. Force mains are necessary when gravity flow is not
sufficient to move wastewater through a gravity line.
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What is this project?
The aging infrastructure is over 40 years old and nearing the end of its service life. This project is necessary to
maintain a reliable and effective wastewater collection system. This project will extend the useful life of the sewer pipes another 40-50 years.
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Why is the project needed?
OCSD is working diligently on this project to ensure every possible measure is taken to minimize public impacts. There will be traffic restrictions reducing the number of
travel lanes or requiring detours. Landscaped medians will be partially demolished during construction and will be restored to their original condition when the project is completed. Mitigation measures will be put in place
to ensure compliance with City ordinances as well as to minimize the impacts to our neighbors.
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What can the community expect during construction?
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COMMUNITY SURVEY ANSWERSCOMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONSWESTMINSTER BOULEVARD FORCE MAIN PROJECT WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD FORCE MAIN PROJECT
12. What are your main concerns about construction?
Please take oursurvey below.
Detach the postcard with your survey answers and put in the mail by September 28, 2018.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
ORANGE -
WESTERN
TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
is the third largest wastewater treatment system west of the Mississippi River. OCSD is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and
northwest Orange County. OCSD operates two facilities – Reclamation Plant
No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach – and treats an average of 185 million gallons of wastewater each day.
The Western Regional Sewers Program
consists of several projects that will rehabilitate and replace over 20 miles of sewer and make improvements to pump stations in the western region of our service area.
Follow us on social media @OCSEWERS.
Sewer pipelines
Plant No. 1 (P1)Plant No. 2 (P2)
Pump Stations Unincorporated Orange County (white areas)
LEGEND
IRVINE
ANAHEIM
ORANGE
SANTAANA
FULLERTON
BREA
TUSTIN
YORBALINDA
HUNTINGTONBEACHCOSTAMESA
GARDENGROVE
SEALBEACH
BUENAPARK
NEWPORTBEACH
LAHABRA
WESTMINSTER
CYPRESS
PLACENTIA
FOUNTAINVALLEY
STANTON LOSALAMITOS
VILLAPARK
LAPALMA
PacificOcean
P1
P2
The Orange-Western Trunk Sewer Project is currently in the design phase and is scheduled for construction in late 2019.
Part of the Western Regional Sewers Program
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1. Are you a resident or business?
2. What are the nearest cross streets of your residence or business?
3. What is more important to you, shorter duration of overall construction or
minimal amount of traffic impacts? Choose only one.
4. Are you willing to take traffic detours if it means a shorter construction duration?
5. What would you consider to be an acceptable start time?
6. What would you consider to be an acceptable finish time?
7. Weekend work can reduce the duration of the project. Is Saturday
work acceptable?
8. Is Sunday work acceptable?
9. Construction work at night can minimize the impact on daytime traffic and
the traveling public. Is nighttime work acceptable?
10. Continuous 24/7 weekend work can increase efficiency and shorten
duration of construction. Are some weekends of 24/7 work acceptable?
(For example, Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.)
11. What are your main concerns about construction?
12. Prior to this notice, were you familiar with OCSD?
13. Address (optional)
14. Email address to receive periodic notifications and updates about construction.
Email will not be shared or used for any other purpose. (Optional)
*Survey responses will be used to obtain the community’s input to identify opportunities to ensure this project’s success. Thank you for your participation.
The construction duration can be affected by the allowable work hours. Advantages of long spans of work hours include efficiencies in overall construction work and shorter construction durations. Disadvantages include construction related traffic impacts.
OCSD is gathering information from the community to assist us as we design this important project, and we would like to hear from
you. Your responses will help us determine work hours and days.
Stay informedVisit the project website to learn more at
www.OCSD.com/western.
The website will be more active as construction approaches.
Questions?Contact the Construction Hotline 714.378.2965or email ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com.
Project location
This project will rehabilitate about 2.5 miles of sewer, and a few hundred feet of pipe will need to be replaced. Over
30 manholes will be replaced and/or rehabilitated.
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What is this project?
The aging infrastructure is over 40 years old and nearing the end of its service life. This project is required to
maintain a reliable and effective wastewater collection system. This project will extend the useful life of the regional sewer pipelines another 40-50 years.
Th i if tti 40 ld d
Why is the project needed?
OCSD is working diligently on this project to ensure measures are taken to minimize public impacts. There
may be traffic restrictions and detours required. Mitigation measures will be put in place to ensure compliance with city ordinances as well as minimize the impacts to our
neighbors. Construction is scheduled for late 2019.
OCSD i ki dili tl thi j t t
What can the community expect during construction?
ORANGE-WESTERN TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Address
Email @
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Resident
Longer work hours (e.g. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and shorter overall project duration
(example: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., etc.)
Shorter work hours (e.g. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and longer overall project duration
(example: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., etc.)
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Business
Cross Street #1
Cross Street #2
COMMUNITY SURVEY ANSWERSCOMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONSORANGE-WESTERN TRUNK SEWER PROJECT ORANGE-WESTERN TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
Please take our
survey below.
Detach the postcard with your survey answers and put in the mail by November 21, 2018.
Brochure
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Construction
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
is the third largest wastewater treatment system west of the Mississippi River. OCSD is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling services for approximately 2.6 million people in central and
northwest Orange County. OCSD operates two facilities – Reclamation Plant
No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach – and treats an average of 185 million gallons of wastewater each day.
The Western Regional Sewers Program
consists of several projects that will rehabilitate and replace over 20 miles of sewer and make improvements to pump stations in the western region of our service area.
Follow us on social media @OCSEWERS.
Sewer pipelines
Plant No. 1 (P1)Plant No. 2 (P2)
Pump Stations Unincorporated Orange County (white areas)
LEGEND
IRVINE
ANAHEIM
ORANGE
SANTAANA
FULLERTON
BREA
TUSTIN
YORBALINDA
HUNTINGTONBEACHCOSTAMESA
GARDENGROVE
SEALBEACH
BUENAPARK
NEWPORTBEACH
LAHABRA
WESTMINSTER
CYPRESS
PLACENTIA
FOUNTAINVALLEY
STANTON LOSALAMITOS
VILLAPARK
LAPALMA
PacificOcean
P1
P2
The Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer is currently in the design phase and is scheduled for construction in summer 2020.
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Please disregard vendor printing error in previous mailing.
We thank you for your participation in this community survey.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
LOS ALAMITOS
TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT
Part of the Western Regional Sewers Program
Please answer the survey questions on the RIGHT and put the postcard in the mail by JUNE 7, 2019. No postage necessary.Prefer electronic submission? Take the survey online atwww.OCSD.com/LosAlamitos.
1. Are you a resident, business, or commuter?
2. What are the nearest cross streets of your residence or business?
3. What is more important to you, shorter duration of overall construction or
minimal amount of traffic impacts? Choose only one.
4. Are you willing to take traffic detours if it means a shorter construction duration?
5. What would you consider to be an acceptable start time?
6. What would you consider to be an acceptable finish time?
7. Weekend work can reduce the duration of the project. Is Saturday
work acceptable?
8. Is Sunday work acceptable?
9. Construction work at night can minimize the impact on daytime traffic and
the traveling public. Is nighttime work acceptable?
10. Continuous 24/7 weekend work can increase efficiency and shorten
duration of construction. Are some weekends of 24/7 work acceptable?
(For example, Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.)
11. What are your main concerns about construction?
12. Prior to this notice, were you familiar with OCSD?
13. Address (optional)
14. Cell phone # (receive text notifications and updates about this project only.)
15. Email address to receive periodic notifications and updates about construction.
Email will not be shared or used for any other purpose. (Optional)
*Survey responses will be used to obtain the community’s input to identify opportunities to ensure this project’s success. Thank you for your participation.
The construction duration can be affected by the allowable work hours. Advantages of long spans of work hours include efficiencies in overall construction work and shorter construction durations. Disadvantages include construction related traffic impacts.
OCSD is gathering information from the community to assist us as we design this important project, and we would like to hear from
you. Your responses will help us determine work hours and days.
Stay informedVisit the project website to learn more at
www.OCSD.com/LosAlamitos.
The website will be more active as construction approaches.
Questions?Contact the Construction Hotline 1.800.274.3983or email ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com.
This project will rehabilitate two parallel sewer lines along a two-mile stretch of road in Seal Beach and Los Alamitos;
the sewer on Katella Avenue will also be rehabilitated. As part of the project, 65 manholes will be rehabilitated and/or replaced.
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What is this project?
The aging infrastructure is over 40 years old and nearing the end of its service life. This project is required to
maintain a reliable and effective wastewater collection system. This project will extend the useful life of the regional sewer pipelines another 40-50 years.
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Why is the project needed?
OCSD is working diligently on this project to ensure measures are taken to minimize public impacts. There wil
be traffic restrictions and detours. Mitigation measures will be put in place to ensure compliance with city ordinances as well as minimize the impacts to our neighbors and
commuters. Construction is scheduled for summer 2020.
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What can the community expect during construction?
LOS ALAMITOS TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Address
Email
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Longer work hours (e.g. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and shorter overall project duration
(example: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., etc.)
Shorter work hours (e.g. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and longer overall project duration
(example: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., etc.)
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Cross Street #1
Cross Street #2
COMMUNITY SURVEY ANSWERSCOMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONSLOS ALAMITOS TRUNK SEWER PROJECT LOS ALAMITOS TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
Please take our
survey below.
Detach the postcard with your survey answers and put in the mail byJUNE 7, 2019.
Project location
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Celebrating 65 years of Impressions
Saturday, July 27, 2019
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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What 2 Flush
Coffee grounds & eggshells
should be properly disposed of in the trash. Never put them in the
garbage disposal. Crushed eggshells and coffee grounds can also
be used for making garden compost.
Food
should not be flushed down the sink. The best way to get rid of food
is to compost what you can and wipe or scrape the remnants in the
trash. Use a drain screen in your sink to catch any remaining bits of
food as you wash the dishes. Use your garbage disposal sparingly.
Using the drain as a dump will have unforeseen consequences of
clogging sewer lines and possible backups in your home.
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
should never be poured down the sink or garbage disposal. FOG
sticks to the interior surface of the sewer pipes, hardens over time
and eventually may cause sewage to backup and lead to a sewage
spill in your home or on our streets. Running hot water as you
pour the grease down the drain will not help either. Many people
are unaware that pouring hot water and detergent down the drain
only breaks up grease temporarily. The best way to get rid of FOG
is to let it cool/harden, mix it with other absorbent materials, place
it in a bag or container and then throw it in the trash.
Hair
always seems to make its way past the plug. Hair will catch and
stick to other items and is very difficult to get out of piping once it
gets in. Keep hair from going into the pipes by using a fine drain
screen to catch hair in your bathtub and shower and dispose of it
properly in the trash.
Household hazardous materialssuch as motor oil, pesticides, paint and solvents should never be
poured down the drain. All of these are highly toxic and will cause
long term damage to the envirnoment. Dispose of these items
by contacting the nearest household hazardous waste collection
center where these and other household items can be dropped off.
If there is just a little unused paint left, put the can in a safe place
(inaccessible to children, pets, or ignition sources) and remove the
lid so the remaining contents can dry out. Once the contents have
dried out, replace the lid and dispose of the can in the trash or
recycler.
Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Medications
contain chemicals that you don’t want entering the wastewater
supply. Keep in mind that sewage is treated and recycled, so
we want to keep our wastewater as chemical-free as possible.
Our wastewater treatment plants were not designed to remove
chemicals from the water. The best way to dispose of items like
these is to make them undesirable, such as crushing them and
then mixing with coffee grounds, kitty litter or dirt before sealing them in a plastic bag and disposing in the trash.
Sanitary Products,Paper Towels,Diapers, Baby Wipes & Facial Tissues
are made of materials that don’t break down and can cause pipes
to clog. The trash is the place for these items.
Kitty Litter
(especially clay kitty litter) will sooner or later clog your pipes,
even the ones that claim to be “flushable.” Far more problematic
is Toxoplasmosis, a parasite found in cat waste that is harmful to
marine biology. It’s better to keep your cat waste out of wastewater
and just put it in the trash.
Condoms & Dental Flossboth cause more problems than you’d imagine. They don’t
biodegrade and can cause pipes to clog.
Unfortunately, over the years, people have turned the toilet into
a trash can. From medications and sanitary products to deceased
pet fish and cigarette butts, if it fits, people flush it. Flushing these
types of items down the toilet causes home pipes to clog, wastes
water (up to 5 gallons of water every time you flush) and most
importantly can have a huge impact on our sewers and not to
mention our ocean. Below is a list of items that people commonly
flush that should not be going down the toilet:
HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET PAPER SHOULD BE THE ONLY THING GOING DOWN THE TOILET.
The toilet is not the only drain that people are using to get rid of unwanted waste; people are also known to use the kitchen sink
as a trash can. Since the invention of the garbage disposal, which
claims to grind even the hard stuff such as small bones and fruit
peels, people have turned the sink drain into a common destination
for kitchen waste. Again, as long as it fits, people throw it or pour
it down the drain. Letting trash flow and go down the kitchen
sink (or any other drain in the house) may cause pipes to clog and
can eventually lead to sewage spills that harm the environment.
Here is a list of the most common things that people dump into
their sinks instead of disposing of them properly:
THE ONLY THING THAT SHOULD BE GOING DOWN THE DRAIN IS WHAT COMES OUT OF THE FAUCET.
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Human waste and toilet paper should be the only thing going down the toilet.
Over the years, people have turned the toilet into a trash can. From flushable wipes, medications and sanitary products to
deceased pet fish and cigarette butts, if it fits, people flush it. Flushing these types of items down the toilet causes home
pipes to clog, wastes water (up to 5 gallons of water every time you flush) and most importantly can have a huge impact
on our sewers, not to mention our ocean.
Besides the three Ps, the only other thing that should be going down the drain is what comes out of
the faucet.
Let’s keep our wastewater flowing and our oceans clean. Educate yourself and others. Know What 2 Flush and what
to put down the drain. Protect our sewers and environment.
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Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708714.962.2411
forinformation@ocsd.com
www.ocsd.com
Do you knowwhat should go down the drain,that is sewer safe?
It’s simple, the toilet is only meant to flush
the three Ps—pee, poop and paper.
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RESOURCE
RECOVERY
CYCLE
Orange County Sanitation District
The treated water is sent to the
Groundwater Replenishment
System for further treatment and
then pumped into underground
aquifers to increase the local
drinking water supply.
Biodegradable materials
treated by the digesters are
now called “Biosolids” which
yields methane gas which is
converted to electricity.
The Biosolids are now
ready to be recycled
and used as nutrient-
rich fertilizer.
Biogas produced by the
digesters generate over
60% of OCSD’s energy
needs.
Wastewater
Treatment
Process
Your wastewater goes to
your city sewer and then
comes to OCSD.
Follow us on social media @OCSEWERS.
Visit us at www.OCSD.com
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DIRECTOR OFENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
Recruitment Announcement
Orange County Sanitation District
DIRECTOROF ENGINEERING
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ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT
WHAT WE DO
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714.593.7141
jobs@ocsd.com
www.ocsd.com/jobs
Orange County Sanitation DistrictCareers in Resource Recovery
• Check out our job openings• Sign up for job alerts
MAKE A CHANGEJOIN THEOCSD TEAM
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Construction Hotline
714.378.2965
ConstructionHotline@ocsd.com
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@ocsewers
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Want to learn about the work we do?
Visit us for a tour.
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ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT
“To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.”
Our Mission
Postcard
STATE
• Secure funding for infrastructure, collection improvements
and renewable energy at the Fountain Valley Plant No. 1 and
Huntington Beach Plant No. 2.
• Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of
microplastics or wipes and the disposal into the sewer
system.
• Work with legislators to ensure that unrealistic regulations
are not placed on wastewater treatment facilities.
FEDERAL
• Advocate for federal water infrastructure funding
including State Revolving Fund and the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act.
• Work with the Administration and Congress to advance
permitting processes including 10-year National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
• Promote restoration of federal deductibility of state and
local tax payments and oppose elimination or restriction
on the use or availability of tax-exempt financing for public
infrastructure.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
2019 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
KEY MESSAGE CARD
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, www.ocsd.com
01/2019
GUIDING PRIORITIES
• Seek funds for OCSD projects through grants, appropriations, or
other means;
• Maintain local control over governance of special districts and other
local entities;
• Oppose redundant regulatory requirements;
• Support legislative regulatory streamlining that promotes public
health and the environment.
@OCSewers
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Honor Walk
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTHonor Walk
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
James D. Herberg General Manager
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
John Withers
Board Vice Chairman
RECOLLECTIONS OF OUR HONOREES
Dionne Kardos for Honoree Ingrid Hellebrand
Dean Fisher
for Honoree Chris Cervellone
UNVEILING OF BRICKS
CLOSING REMARKS
James D. Herberg
General Manager
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY
Chris CervelloneIngrid Hellebrand
Program
2019Honor WalkORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Please join us on
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
4 p.m.
Plant No. 1 Administration Building to honor this year’s
Honor Walk Inductees:
Chris Cervellone
Engineering Supervisor
Ingrid Hellebrand
Senior Analyst
Light refreshments will be served.
YOU’RE INVITED
Invitation
TODAY at 4 p.m.
HonorWalk
Chris
Cervellone
Ingrid
Hellebrand
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State of the District
State of the District Breakfast
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Join our Board of Directors and General Manager as we discuss our
accomplishments and exciting advances.
An optional tour of our Fountain Valley Plant No. 1 will take place immediately following the event.
Mile Square
Golf Course Clubhouse
10401 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
For questions, email:
forinformation@ocsd.com
Friday,
October 19, 2018
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Invitation
ORANGE COUNTYSANITATION DISTRICT
Podium Sign
OUR MISSION
“To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection,
treatment, and recycling.”
STATE OF THE DISTRICTPROGRAM
Friday, October 19, 2018
Breakfast and Networking
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance Board Chairman, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS
Opening Remarks Board Vice-Chairman, David Shawver
Orange County Sanitation District Overview
General Manager, James D. Herberg
State of the District Presentation
Board Chairman, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS
Conclusion
General Manager, James D. Herberg
Facility tour immediately following program. A bus will be available to take you to our OCSD Plant No. 1 Located at: 10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley.
FOLLOW US @OCSEWERS
#OCSDStateOfTheDistrict
Sludge Digester Rehabilitation Project at Plant No. 1
www.ocsd.com
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
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Employee Communications
Monthly Bulletin
Please be sure to obtain supervisor approval for all events and presentations during work hours.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
NOVEMBER 2018
Clever CommunicationWhat Works Best in Today's Dynamic World
November 142:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Plant No. 2 Operations Center Training Room
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*Please register through Cornerstone.
Save the Date! Holiday Luncheons
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Dates to Remember
Building Leaders, Abilities,
& Skills for Tomorrow
BuildingL ,Abilities,
&Skill morrow
Employee Bi-Monthly
Newsletter
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
YOUR SOURCE FOR OCSD NEWS AND INFORMATION
January/February
2019
Realigning
for the future
Asset Management Program
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Employee Event - VIP Luncheon
SAM CHOI
In recognition of your commitment to community
outreach and education by participating in the
Volunteer Incentive Program
July 2017 - June 2018
____________________________________
James D. Herberg, General Manager
Two Thumbs Up
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James D. Herberg, General Manager
Certificate
Chocolate Bar Wrapper
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Employee Event - Harvest Festival
Come dressed as your favorite movie
or TV show cast.
Join us for a
STAR-STUDDED
Halloween event.
Wednesday, October 31
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Plant No. 1, HR Parking Lot
Visit MyOCSD for more details
Department & Individual
Costume Contest
Food, Fun and Relay Race
Table Tent Backdrop
Web Banner
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Employee Event - Holiday Luncheon
LUNCHEONS
When
Monday, December 10
7 p.m. - P1 frontside night shift
8:30 p.m. - P2 frontside night shift
Tuesday, December 11
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - P1 day shift
Thursday, December 13
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - P2 day shift
7 p.m. - P1 backside night shift
8:30 p.m. - P2 backside night shift
Where
P1 day shift - Board Room, Admin. Conference Rooms
P1 night shift - Control Center
P2 day shift - Warehouse
P2 night shift - Operations Center Kitchen
Table Tent Backdrop
Signage
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Safety Contest
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Enter the 2018
“What Safety Means To Me!”
Calendar Art Contest Showcase different ways to be safe at home, work and school.
Twelve students will receive a certificate of appreciation and have their artwork featured in the 2019 “What Safety Means To Me” calendar.
Four Grand Prizes: Winners will receive a $100 Visa® Gift Cardand will be honored at an awards presentation during the October Board Meeting.
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2019 Calendar
Calendar
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History Wall Redesign
Wall Display
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VIP Logo Redesign
Logos
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SharePoint Redesigns
Programs Home Page
VIP Page
Core Awards Page
Service Awards Page
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SharePoint Redesigns
Employee Wellness Page
Safety Recognition Page
IDEA Page
Honor Walk Page
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Signage
To develop and implement maintenance
strategies for civil, mechanical, electrical,
instrumentation and control system assets to
maximize asset life cycle with the lowest risk
of process failure at the lowest cost.
Maintenance Vision
01/2019
Maintenance Sign
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Open Enrollment
Postcard
READY, SET,
BENEFITS OPEN
ENROLLMENT
IS HERE!
OCTOBER 1-15,
2018
Banner
2019
BENEFITS OPEN
ENROLLMENT
READY, SET, ENROLL!
OCTOBER 1-15, 2018
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Other
Mouse Pad
2018Wellness Walk
Sticker
CWEA AWARDS
APPLICATION
Community Engagement and
Outreach: Project of the Year
OCSD Tour Program
Orange County
Sanitation District
Award Application
Buildin g L eaders, Abilitie
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Sticker
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BRANDING
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BRANDING
65th Anniversary
PowerPointTemplate
Logo
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BRANDING
65th Anniversary
Street Pole Banner
Bag
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BRANDING
65th Anniversary
P1 Window Display
P2 Window Display
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REPORTS
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REPORTS
A SENSE OF PURPOSE
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Annual Report
Annual Report
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REPORTS
BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT
COMPLIANCE REPORT
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Year 2018 EPA 40 CFR Part 503
Biosolids Report Cover Design
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REPORTS
Budget Book Update
22BUDGET UPDATE | FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
2019-20 BUDGET UPDATE
Orange County Sanitation District, California
BUDGET
UPDATE
Fiscal Year 2019-20
ADOPTED
JUNE 26, 2019
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REPORTS
CIP Annual Report
DESIGNING
THE FUTURE
DESIGNING
THE FUTURE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 2017/18
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REPORTS
Orange County Sanitation District
Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
for the year ended June 30, 2018 Orange County, California
Financial Report Cover Design
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REPORTS
Orange County Sanitation District
First Quarter
Financial Report
for the period ended September 30, 2018
Orange County, California
Financial Report Cover Design
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Financial Report Cover Design
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Mid-Year
Financial Report
for the period ended December 31, 2018 Orange County, California
REPORTS
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Financial Report Cover Design
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2019 Orange County, California
REPORTS
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REPORTS
Orange County Sanitation District
INVESTMENT
POLICY
CALENDAR YEAR 2019
ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, 2018
Investment Policy Cover Design
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REPORTS
Policies & Procedures Cover Design
Personnel Policies
& Procedures Manual
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
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REPORTS
Resource Protection Report Cover Design
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
Annual Report
Orange County Sanitation District
RESOURCE PROTECTION DIVISION
2017-18
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REPORTS
STRATEGICPLAN
2018 - 2019 UPDATE
Orange County Sanitation District
Strategic Plan Cover Design
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REPORTS
Prepared by Board Services
GUIDELINES
AND
PROCEDURES
Board of Directors’
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Strategic Plan Cover Design
Public Affairs Division10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708