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Home My WebLink About11-09-2020 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda 10-30-2020 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 12, 2020 and March 18, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20 and Executive Order N-29-20, which temporarily suspend portions of the Brown Act which addresses the conduct of public meetings. The General Manager and the Chairman of the Board of Directors have determined that due to the size of the Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and via Internet accessibility. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting will be available to the public online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Committee’s consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available via the webpage above or sending them to OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. Submit your written comments by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020. You may also submit comments and questions for the Committee’s consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature that will be available via the webpage above for the duration of the meeting. All public comments will be provided to the Committee and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. Thank you. October 30, 2020 NOTICE OF MEETING LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Monday, November 9, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Orange County Sanitation District will be holding all upcoming Board and Committee meetings by teleconferencing and Internet accessibility. This meeting will be available to the public online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held in the manner indicated herein on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Orange County Sanitation District LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 9, 2020 - 12:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714)593-7433 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, November 9, 2020 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: Your participation is always welcome. The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting will be available to the public online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Committee’s consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available via the webpage above or sending them to OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. Submit your written comments by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020. You may also submit comments and questions for the Committee’s consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature that will be available via the webpage above for the duration of the meeting. All public comments will be provided to the Committee and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. 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. 1.2020-1287APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held September 14, 2020. Originator:Kelly Lore Agenda Report 09-14-2020 Legislative Committee Minutes Attachments: Page 1 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 9, 2020 NON-CONSENT: 2.2020-12622021 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Review the Draft Orange County Sanitation District 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Plan. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Plan - DRAFT Attachments: 3.2020-1263CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL (H.R.) 763 RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff regarding the House of Representatives Bill (H.R.) 763 - Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (Deutch). Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report H.R. 763 Attachments: 4.2020-1261LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2020. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Federal Update - ENS Resources Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources State Update - Townsend State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Grant Tracker 2019-2020 Attachments: 5.2020-1265PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2020. Page 2 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 9, 2020 Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Outreach & Media Summary Report September-October 2020 Attachments: INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Page 3 of 3