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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLate Communication 3-14-22 LaPA CommitteeMarch 14, 2022 TO: Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Orange County Sanitation District FROM: Kelly A. Lore Clerk of the Board RE: LATE COMMUNICATION The Clerk of the Board received communication after the publication of the agenda regarding items presented to the OC San LaPA Committee. A revised Agenda report and attachment are included with corrections/additions highlighted in red. 1.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT’S MEMBERSHIPS 2022-2162 AND AGREEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report. Originator: Jim Herberg Attachments: 2022 OC San Memberships & Agreements List LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2162 Agenda Date:3/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 2. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT’S MEMBERSHIPS AND AGREEMENTS GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has memberships and agreements with various associations and professional organizations. Some of the memberships are for the agency, while others are for individual staff members to be able to perform their job duties efficiently and effectively. The attached document provides a list of over 40 agencies, associations, and organizations of which OC San and staff are currently members. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities ·Provide professional growth and development PROBLEM OC San is a leader in the water/wastewater industry and to maintain that status it is important that staff participate and share our experiences; and are up to date on trends, current and upcoming technology, and the future of the industry. PROPOSED SOLUTION By allowing staff to continue participation in associations and organizations that support the mission and vision of OC San, as well as the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan, staff will continue to develop skills, learn about improvements in the industry, and share proven successes with other agencies, while continuing to maintain an active role as an industry leader. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 3/14/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2162 Agenda Date:3/14/2022 Agenda Item No:15. TIMING CONCERNS The budgeting process for FY 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 must be concluded in April to take effect on July 1. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If action is not taken, the adopted budget may not reflect OC San’s priorities for memberships as well as commitments made as noted in the agreements. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS March 2020 - Informational presentation to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee that included agency memberships, individual memberships, and agreements. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS These memberships have been budgeted in FY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 (within each relevant Division budget) and will be budgeted in FY 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The cost for Joint Powers Authority (JPA) agreements is $583,800, Mutual Aid is $53,000, Other is $111,000, Agency Memberships is $342,000, and Individual Memberships is $91,500, for a total of approximately $1.18 million. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·2022 OC San Memberships & Agreements List Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 3/14/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC San Memberships and Joint Powers Authority Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY National Water Research Institute (NWRI) NWRI sponsors projects and programs focused on ensuring safe, reliable sources of water now and for future generations. Chair of Board of Directors Kim Carr / Jim Herberg Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) OCCOG convenes jurisdictions throughout the County to address land use, energy, mobility, air quality, and water issues facing our residents and ensures our county is represented in regional decision-making. Seat on Board of Directors Dave Shawver / Jim Herberg Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) SARFPA is designed to provide flood protection conservation and control of flood waters, protection of health, safety, welfare, and property within Orange County. Chair of Executive Committee Johnathan Ryan Hernandez / Jim Herberg Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) SCCWRP is a leading U.S. environmental research institute that works to develop a scientific foundation for informed water-quality management in Southern California and beyond. Seat on Commission Jim Herberg / Lan Wiborg MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATIONS Water Emergency Response Orange County (WEROC) WEROC is administered by the Municipal Water District of Orange County, it supports and manages countywide emergency preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts among Orange County water and wastewater utilities. Agreement Celia Chandler Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 2 OTHER CSUF Center for Demographic Research (CDR) CDR is a nonprofit research center dedicated to the development and support of demographic research. The mission of CDR is to provide accurate and timely information regarding population, housing, and employment characteristics in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Memorandum of Understanding Kathy Millea PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Environmental Engineering and Science (AAEES) AAEES is a nonprofit serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by providing Board Certification to those who qualify through experience and testing. Agency Membership / Committee Member Lan Wiborg American Public Works Association (APWA) The APWA is a nonprofit, professional association of public works agencies, private companies, and individuals dedicated to promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge. Agency Membership Rob Thompson Association of California Cities- Orange County (ACC-OC) ACC-OC represents the interests of Orange County cities on regional public policy issues. The ACC-OC membership base consists of the cities of Orange County, dozens of local government special districts, businesses, non-profits, and higher education institutions. Agency Membership / Committee Member Rob Thompson Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 3 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS (continued) Association of Compost Producers (ACP) ACP is a trade association of public and private organizations dedicated to increasing the quality, value, and amount of compost being produced and used in California. The association provides education and communication on compost benefits and proper use through support of scientific research, and legislation, aligned with developing and expanding quality compost markets. ACP is the local chapter of the US Composting Council. Agency Membership Lan Wiborg California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) CASA provides leadership, advocacy and information to members, legislators and the public, and promotes partnerships on clean water and beneficial reuse issues that protect public health and the environment. Agency Membership / Committee Chair / Board Member Jim Herberg California Coastal Coalition (CCC) Non-profit advocacy group comprised of cities, counties, associations, private sector partners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), committed to protecting and restoring California's coastline through beach sand restoration, increasing the flow of natural sediment to the coast, wetlands recovery, improved water quality, watershed management and the reduction of marine debris and plastic pollution. Agency Membership Lan Wiborg California Special Districts Association (CSDA) CSDA provides education and training, insurance programs, legal advice, industry-wide litigation and public relations support, legislative advocacy, capital improvement and equipment funding, collateral design services, and, most importantly, current information that is crucial to a special districts management and operational effectiveness. Agency Membership Jim Herberg Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 4 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS (continued) Federal Water Quality Coalition (FWQC) The Federal Water Quality Coalition is a group of industrial companies, municipalities, agricultural parties and trade associations. The Coalition participates in federal and regional water quality rulemakings, initiatives and guidance development, through negotiation, written comments and litigation. Agency Membership Lan Wiborg Helpdesk Institute (HDI) HDI is the leading events and services organization empowering the technical support and service management industry and its people. Agency Membership Lorenzo Tyner International Technology Approval Group (ITAG) ITAG is a technology and innovation consultancy that brings together technical and commercial specialist. ITAG has a proven track record in accelerating the development and commercialization of emerging technologies through their Technology Approval Group “TAG” – the industry forum that drives innovation. Agency Membership / Host Kathy Millea National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) National Association of Clean Water Agencies represents the interests of publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and stormwater management agencies before the United States Congress, several Federal agencies, and in the courts. Agency Membership Jim Herberg Orange County Business Council (OCBC) OCBC is the leading voice of business on important issues locally, regionally, and nationally. The organization works to enhance Orange County’s economic development and prosperity to preserve a high quality of life. Agency Membership Jim Herberg Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 5 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS (continued) Southern California Alliance of POTWs (SCAP) SCAP is a nonprofit organized to ensure that regulations affecting wastewater treatment plants and collection systems are reasonable and, in the public’s, best interest. They also provide low-cost training to members and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) contact hours. Agency Membership/ Seat on Board of Directors and Committees Lan Wiborg Southern California Salinity Coalition (SCSC) c/o NWRI SCSC is a coalition of water and wastewater agencies in Southern California dedicated to managing salinity in our water supplies. Agency Membership / Seat on Board of Directors Lan Wiborg Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC) SCWC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public education partnership dedicated to informing Southern Californians about our water needs and our state’s water resources. SCWC counts approximately 175 organizations as members from eight Southern California counties (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Kern and Imperial) and include leaders from business, regional and local government, agricultural groups, labor unions, environmental organizations, water agencies, as well as the general public. Agency Membership Jim Herberg University of California Irvine Civil & Environmental Engineering Affiliates (CEE) UCI-CEE offers a means through which Senior executives representing leading civil, environmental engineering firms and public agencies can offer support and guidance to the University's Engineering Department, its programs and students, and to act as an interface between the professional civil and environmental engineering community in Southern California, particularly in Orange County, and the University. Also helps coordinate the Infrastructure Report Card in conjunction with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Agency Membership Kathy Millea Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 6 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – AGENCY MEMBERSHIPS (continued) US Composting Council The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to benefit our members, society, and the environment. Agency Membership Lan Wiborg Water Research Foundation (WRF) The Water Research Foundation engages exclusively in nonprofit, charitable, and educational activities designed to initiate, supervise, coordinate, promote, and finance research in the technology, operation, and management of water, wastewater, reuse and stormwater collection, treatment, and supply systems, towards ensuring water quality and improving water service to the public. Agency Membership Kathy Millea WateReuse Association The WateReuse Association serves to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. Agency Membership Rob Thompson Water Information Sharing & Analysis Center (WaterISAC) The U.S. water and wastewater sector’s leading national associations and research foundations established WaterISAC in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. WaterISAC is the designated information sharing and operations arm of the Water Sector Coordinating Council. Agency Membership Lorenzo Tyner Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 7 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS American Payroll Association (APA) The American Payroll Association is a professional association for individuals responsible for processing company payrolls. The Association conducts payroll training courses and seminars on a yearly basis and publishes a library of payroll resource texts and newsletters. Individual Membership Lorenzo Tyner American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE is the oldest engineering society and represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Individual Membership Kathy Millea American WaterWorks Association (AWWA) AWWA is an international non-profit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply. AWWA has a membership of around 50,000 members worldwide. Individual Memberships Rob Thompson California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO) CAPPO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct in public procurement. As the oldest public procurement association in the United States, CAPPO works to provide tools to buyers in the public sector that will help them develop their professional skills for their benefit and the benefit of their agencies. Individual Memberships Lorenzo Tyner Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 8 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (continued) California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) CASQA is a professional member association that advances sustainable stormwater management protective of California water resources. CASQA's membership is comprised of over 180 cities, 23 counties, special districts, federal agencies, state agencies, ports, universities and school districts, wastewater agencies, water suppliers, industries, and consulting firms throughout the state. Individual Memberships Lan Wiborg California Water Environment Association (CWEA) CWEA a nonprofit public benefit association of 10,000-plus water quality professionals who work for public agencies and collection systems, engineering firms, and equipment and service suppliers. Individual Memberships Rob Thompson Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) CMAA is an industry association dedicated to the practice of professional construction management. CMAA represents more than 16,000 members including federal/state/local government and private sector owners, construction consultants, technology suppliers, academia, and legal organizations all with a common goal/to improve our nation's infrastructure. Individual Memberships Kathy Millea Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) GFOA represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 19,400 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. Individual Memberships Lorenzo Tyner Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 9 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (continued) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Individual Memberships Riaz Moinuddin International Society of Automation (ISA) ISA is a non-profit professional association founded to create a better world through automation. ISA advances technical competence by connecting the automation community to achieve operational excellence and is the trusted provider of standards- based foundational technical resources, driving the advancement of individual careers and the overall profession. Individual Memberships Riaz Moinuddin Municipal Information System Association of California (MISAC) MISAC membership includes IT professionals from cities, towns, public safety, special districts, and other local governmental agencies/districts. MISAC’s members benefit from collaboration, data sharing, and networking opportunities at both regional and state-wide gatherings. Individual Memberships Lorenzo Tyner National Assoc of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) NAFA is the world’s largest membership association for individuals who manage the vehicular fleet and mobility responsibilities for their employers. NAFA propels the fleet and mobility profession through its world-class certification, education, advocacy, and peer-networking programs. It is an essential element of success for individuals involved in the profession. Individual Memberships Riaz Moinuddin Organization Purpose Level of Participation Liaison Page 10 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS – INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (continued) National Safety Council (NSC) NSC is a nonprofit, chartered by Congress, with local Chapters, global networks and more than 50,000 members. NSC is committed to helping keep people safe wherever they are. Individual Memberships Celia Chandler Project Management Institute (PMI) The Project Management Institute is a U.S.-based not-for-profit professional organization for project management. Individual Memberships Kathy Millea Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is a nonprofit professional society formed by practitioners to develop and promote excellence in maintenance, reliability and physical asset management while creating leaders in the profession. Individual Memberships Riaz Moinuddin Water Environment Federation (WEF) WEF is a non-profit technical and educational organization of 35,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. Individual Memberships Kathy Millea