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SPECIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. IN-PERSON MEETING ATTENDANCE
You may attend the meeting in-person at the following location: Orange County Sanitation District Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION
You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser by
using the link below: Click here to join the meeting
We suggest testing joining a Teams meeting on your device prior to the commencement of the
meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and instructions on joining a Teams meeting, please click here. Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak
during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by
using the name you joined with. Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to present any
items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting moderator to avoid
inappropriate content.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE To join the meeting from your phone: Dial (213) 279-1455
When prompted, enter the Phone Conference ID: 583 243 496#
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Please raise your hand to speak by use *5, during the public comment section of the meeting.
The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone number as identification. NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of Closed
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The meeting will be available for online viewing at:
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You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)”
or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”.
You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting.
All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record.
For any questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at
714-593-7433. Thank you for your interest in OC San!
July 17, 2024
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
Plant No. 1 Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed on the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during this meeting: you may participate in person, join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
STEERING COMMITTEE & BOARD MEETING DATES
August 28, 2024
September 25, 2024
October 23, 2024
November 20, 2024 *
December 18, 2024 *
January 22, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 23, 2025
May 28, 2025
June 25, 2025
July 23, 2025
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
ROLL CALL STEERING COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: July 24, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7) Ryan Gallagher, Board Chair
Jon Dumitru, Board Vice-Chair
Pat Burns, Operations Committee Chair Christine Marick, Administration Committee Chair
Glenn Grandis, Member-At-Large
Chad Wanke, Member-At-Large
John Withers, Member-At-Large
OTHERS Scott Smith, General Counsel
STAFF
Rob Thompson, General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 01/23/2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster
AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Stephen Faessel
Carlos A. Leon
Brea Christine Marick Cecilia Hupp
Buena Park Joyce Ahn Art Brown
Cypress Scott Minikus Bonnie Peat
Fountain Valley Glenn Grandis Ted Bui
Fullerton Bruce Whitaker Nick Dunlap
Garden Grove Stephanie Klopfenstein John O’Neill
Huntington Beach Pat Burns Gracey Van Der Mark
Irvine Farrah N. Khan Kathleen Treseder
La Habra Rose Espinoza Jose Medrano
La Palma Debbie Baker Mark I. Waldman
Los Alamitos Jordan Nefulda Shelley Hasselbrink
Newport Beach Brad Avery Erik Weigand
Orange Jon Dumitru John Gyllenhammer
Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith
Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Benjamin Vazquez
Seal Beach Schelly Sustarsic Lisa Landau
Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren
Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard
Villa Park Robbie Pitts Jordan Wu
Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten
Art Perry
Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Tyler Diep
Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District Phil Hawkins Tom Lindsey
County Areas
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Donald P. Wagner
STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Conference Room A
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations,
please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) 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 OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San’s website at www.ocsan.gov not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including those
distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for
public inspection with 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 RECORDING: A recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the
meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be
submitted to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days
before the meeting. For any questions on the agenda, Board members may contact staff at:
General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7110
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550
Director of Communications: Jennifer Cabral, jcabral@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7581
Director of Engineering: Mike Dorman, mdorman@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7014
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450
Director of Finance: Wally Ritchie, writchie@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7570
Director of Human Resources: Laura Maravilla, lmaravilla@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7007
Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269
STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the
Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during
meetings: you may participate in person, join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or
web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for
consideration before or during the meeting.
REPORTS:
The Board Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of
general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the 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.
1.2024-3701APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held June 26,
2024.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
06-26-2024 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
2.2024-3707LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of June 2024.
Originator:Jennifer Cabral
Agenda Report
Federal Legislative Update
Federal Matrix
State Legislative Update
State Matrix
Attachments:
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3.2024-3708PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of June 2024.
Originator:Jennifer Cabral
Agenda Report
Outreach and Media Report - June 2024
WPAA Local Public Affairs Report - June 2024
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
4.2024-3727BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-XX entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Benefit Adjustments for At-Will
Executive Management Team Employees Commencing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025”.
Originator:Laura Maravilla
Agenda Report
Resolution No. OC SAN 24-XX EMT Benefits
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the
Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations,
pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9,
54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c)
employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure
under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted closed session and are
not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes final action on any of these subjects, the minutes
will reflect all required disclosures of information.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 24, 2024
CS-1 2024-3704CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Orange County Sanitation District v. Robert M. Jackson, et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2024-01379706-CU-OR-CJC.
Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re Jackson
Attachments:
CS-2 2024-3709CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Jose Salcido, Workers’ Compensation Claim, Workers Compensation Appeals Board,
Case No. ADJ14774129.
Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re Salcido Claim
Attachments:
CS-3 2024-3705CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
BKK Working Group, et al. v. Albertsons Companies, Inc., et al., United States District
Court Central District of California, Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05836-MWF(PLAx).
Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re BKK Working Group
Attachments:
CS-4 2024-3734PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957(b)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: General Manager
Originator:Laura Maravilla
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Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re GM Evaluation
Attachments:
CS-5 2024-3738CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Agency Designated Representatives: Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher & Board
Vice-Chairman Jon Dumitru
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
Originator:Laura Maravilla
Agenda Report
Steering CS Memo re GM Compensation
Attachments:
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
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:
Adjourn the meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee on August 28, 2024
at 5:00 p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3701 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:1.
FROM:Robert Thompson, 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 Steering Committee held June 26, 2024.
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. OC SAN 22-37
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·June 26, 2024 Steering Committee meeting minutes
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Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
5:00 PM
Conference Room A
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman Chad Wanke on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
ABSENT:John Withers
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human
Resources; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Wally Ritchie, Director
of Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board;
Jennifer Cabral; Jackie Castro; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Brian
Engeln; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Rob Michaels; Valerie Ratto; and Ruth Zintzun were present
in Conference Room A. Annie Larkins was present telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Omar Sandoval, General Counsel; Mike D’Angelo, Associate Counsel;
Gary Weisberg, Associate Counsel; and Scott Smith, Best Best & Krieger LLP were present
in Conference Room A. Alex Akerman and Matt Wickersham, Special Counsel, Alston &
Bird; and Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources were present telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore announced that a PowerPoint presentation for Item Nos. 7 and
8 was received after publication of the agenda and was distributed to the Committee and
made available to the public.
REPORTS:
Chair Wanke thanked the members of the Steering Committee for their service during his
term.
General Manager Rob Thompson did not provide a report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024-3579
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Steering Committee held May 22, 2024.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 2024-3655
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of May 2024.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 2024-3656
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of May 2024.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
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NON-CONSENT:
4.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES
2024-3671
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Authorize Board Chairman Chad P. Wanke, to enter into a Professional Consultant
Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for General Legal Services,
Specification No. CS-2024-1440BD; and appoint Scott Smith as Principal General
Counsel; for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, with one
(1) optional five-year renewal, in a form approved by Special Counsel.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
LAW AND AIR QUALITY
2024-3672
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
Mr. Tyner provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Allen Matkins Leck
Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP for General Legal Services in the areas of Environmental
Law and Air Quality, Specification No. CS-2024-1440BD, for the period beginning July
1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 with one (1) optional five-year renewal.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
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6.SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH
WOODRUFF & SMART
2024-3673
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
Mr. Tyner provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a Sole Source Agreement for Legal Services with Woodruff & Smart,
commencing on July 1, 2024, in a form approved by Special Counsel.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024
SUMMARY
2024-3564
Originator: Rob Thompson
Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the public affairs strategic plan summary for fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Proposed Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022- 2024
Summary.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2026 2024-3562
Originator: Rob Thompson
Ms. Cabral provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024- 2026.
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AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2023-2024 WORK PLAN YEAR-END
REPORT
2024-3565
Originator: Rob Thompson
Mr. Thompson provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2023-2024 Work Plan Year-End Report.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2024-2025 WORK PLAN 2024-3568
Originator: Rob Thompson
Mr. Thompson provided an overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Glenn
Grandis and Christine Marick
NOES:None
ABSENT:John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
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CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(1), 54957.6, & 54957 (b)(1).
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:14 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed
Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and
are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board
and Committee Closed Session meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2024-3659
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Orange County Sanitation District, a public entity v. Bayside Village Marina, LLC, a
limited liability company; Laguna Beach County Water District, a public entity; and
Does 1-100, inclusive; and all Persons Unknown Claiming an Interest in the Property,
Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2022-01251890.
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2024-3658
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Agency Designated Representative: General Manager Robert Thompson.
Benefits for Unrepresented Executive Management Employees: Assistant General
Manager, Director of Communications, Director of Engineering, Director of
Environmental Services, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, and
Director of Operations and Maintenance.
CS-3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(b)(1)2024-3657
Originator: Laura Maravilla
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:59 p.m.
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Omar Sandoval stated there was no reportable action.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Wanke declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. to the next Regular Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3707 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of June 2024.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San)legislative affairs program includes advocating for
OC San’s legislative interests;sponsoring legislation (where appropriate);and seeking Local,State,
and Federal funding for projects and programs.
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 of OC San’s mission,
programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Continue to work with Local,State,and Federal officials to advocate for OC San’s legislative
interests.Help to create and monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San,the
wastewater industry,and the community.To assist in relationship building efforts,OC San will
continue to reach out to elected officials through facility tours,one-on-one meetings,and trips to
Washington D.C. and Sacramento.
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RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If OC San does not work with Local,State,and Federal elected officials,legislation could be passed
that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry.Additionally,a lack of engagement may
result in missed funding opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Activities in June:
·Federal Update:
The House and Senate are beginning the process of developing appropriation bills for the new
fiscal year that begins on October 1,2024.The House Committee on Appropriations,
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment approved its bill on June 27 that funds the EPA.
Additionally,the House Committee on Appropriations approved the EPA spending bill on July
9.
·State Update:
The Budget Bill was passed by the Governor on June 29.As outlined in the agreement
announced by the Governor and legislative leaders,the legislation balances the budget in both
2024-25 and 2025-26.It also preserves budget resilience by maintaining $22.2 billion in total
reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year.The budget addresses a $46.8 billion shortfall
through a balanced package of solutions, including spending reductions of $16 billion.
On June 30,the long-anticipated amendments for the Climate Bond were released via Senate
Bill 867 (Allen).The Legislature is entering the final week before they break for Summer
Recess (July 4 -August 5).Since it is an election year with a fast-approaching deadline to
place items on the ballot,several last-minute actions will shape the state’s initiative ballot over
the next three days.Additional detailed information can be found in the TPA State Update
report.
Activities in July:
·As part of the annual legislative planning activities,staff,subject matter experts,and our
lobbyist have been reviewing and updating the OC San draft 2025 Legislative Plan.The draft
plan will be presented at the October Steering Committee meeting and submitted for adoption
at the November Board of Directors meeting.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Federal Legislative Update
·Federal Matrix
·State Legislative Update
·State Matrix
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TO: Rebecca Long
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: July 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Washington Update
During the past month, congressional and federal agency activities centered on
funding decisions for the fiscal year 2025 budget that begins on October 1. Also, the
House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure completed action on its
version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, setting the stage for a
House vote later this summer. The following summarizes activities of interest to OC
San and its legislative agenda.
• PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation under Superfund
As reported previously, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
continues to consider options to provides statutory relief from Superfund
liability associated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
contamination for passive receivers. The challenge is finding common ground
within the committee on which stakeholders are considered to be passive
receivers. The water sector, which includes wastewater agencies, appears to be
a priority stakeholder for protection. However, Republican committee members,
led by Ranking Republican Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), continue to
demand a comprehensive passive receivers liability protection provision.
Without such a provision, prospects for a bipartisan agreement are unlikely, all
but eliminating committee consideration of a bill. The House now has a water
sector PFAS liability protection bill, H.R. 7944, which enjoys bipartisan support.
However, any House action on PFAS is unlikely until the Senate moves forward
on a bill. Legislative consideration of a PFAS liability measure at the committee
level is not expected until after the November elections.
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While Congress contemplates how to develop PFAS liability protection
legislation, the anticipated litigation against the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s (USEPA) rule to designate PFAS as a hazardous substance has been
filed. The lead plaintiff is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber filed the
litigation based upon a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act. The
actual complaint remains to be submitted as the Court must first agree the
litigation is with merit. The Court is expected to approve the challenge.
Importance to OC San
While the Chamber litigation does not directly address the wastewater industry,
the impact of the litigation, if successful, would effectively remove the
designation of PFAS as a hazardous substance under Superfund. Assuming this
occurs, then OC San treatment of wastewater and biosolids would not be
impacted by potential Superfund liability.
At the same time, USEPA continues to advance its risk assessment model
development on the threats from PFAS in biosolids. As of this writing, it is
expected the model will be released in October and will include a matrix of PFAS
treatment levels based upon the pathways of exposure. Assuming the model is
validated and finalized, it will serve to support the development of new biosolids
treatment mandates.
• Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Decisionmaking Begin in House
The House and Senate are beginning the process of developing appropriations
bills for the new fiscal year that begins on October 1, 2024. The House
Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
approved its bill on June 27 that funds USEPA. Full committee consideration of
the measure is expected July 9, when Congress returns from its Independence
Day Recess. The Senate committee remains mired in discussions over how much
defense and nondefense spending would be permitted. Until these funding
levels are agreed upon, progress in developing spending bills is on hold.
However, the committee leadership has signaled that actual subcommittee
mark-ups will begin in mid-July.
House Subcommittee spending decisions for USEPA programs reflect the priority
to reduce domestic spending. To this end, USEPA would be cut by 20 percent
with most of the reduction in climate programs. The Clean Water State
Revolving Loan Fund program would be reduced by $430 million to $1.2 billion
compared with current year levels. The bill’s overall reductions do not account
for the advanced appropriations provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law that include $1 billion for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. This
funding will help to offset the SRF reductions, should they be enacted into law
later this year. The bill also includes a number of policy riders. Of special note is
a policy rider that waives federal procurement mandates for Community
Projects Requests assistance (earmarks). The rider is retroactive to address
prior years’ funding of earmarks.
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Importance of House Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill to OC San
The funding bill is important to OC San because of the policy rider related to
earmarks. Under the policy rider, USEPA would be precluded from imposing
competitive bidding requirements as a condition of receiving grant assistance.
This would directly benefit OC San and its earmark for the Supercritical
Oxidation demonstration project. If the rider is approved as part of any final
spending agreement, later this year, OC San would enjoy clear and unambiguous
statutory directives to USEPA to award funds absent a competitive bid.
• Supreme Court Tosses Out Chevron Doctrine
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court (Court) ruled 6-3 to strike down the Chevron
Doctrine; a forty year legal standard that essentially deferred to federal
regulatory agencies’ expertise in resolving matters of ambiguity in statutory
directives. The Court decided the Chevron Doctrine represented an
unacceptable delegation of authority to unelected officials to determine
questions of uncertainty created by laws that do not clearly articulate how
extensive an agency can regulate activities. Instead, the Court decided that
questions surrounding congressional intent and interpretation of statutes must
ultimately rest with the judicial branch whose responsibility is to adjudicate
such matters. It is important to note the decision only impacts rulemakings.
Policy and guidance are unlikely to be impacted. In deciding the case, Chief
Justice Roberts stated, in the decision, that the rejection of the Chevron Doctrine
should not impact past regulatory decisions and actions. However, the decision
does not bar challenges to past regulatory initiatives that a regulated party
might wish to now challenge as exceeding the authority the statute provided the
agency.
Decision Will Impact OC San Services
The elimination of the Chevron Doctrine represents one of the most
consequential policy actions in decades. The ability to challenge a rulemaking
that is grounded in an agency interpretation of congressional intent and
statutory directives based upon uncertainty or a lack of clarity is expected to
unleash a tsunami of legal challenges. For OC San, USEPA’s efforts to designate
PFAS as hazardous substance under Superfund, for example, could be subject to
challenge. Any challenge would be based upon a belief that the agency short
circuited the designation process by designating prior to listing PFAS as a
hazardous waste under the nation’s waste management law, the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. Looking into the future, the Court’s decision will
increase pressure on Congress to write laws with greater specificity to avoid
uncertainty. The decision could also lead to new urgency to update laws like the
Clean Water Act that have not been significantly amended since the 1987.
Conversely, if Congress is unable pass new laws, then litigation challenging
current and future rules will be inevitable, throwing into doubt federal
mandates.
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Federal Legislative Report - June 2024
Steering Committee Bills 17 Bills
US HR 8467
Title: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: May 21, 2024
Last Action Date: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.. May 21, 2024
Summary: H.R 8467 would establish grant funding to support research into the agriculture
impacts of PFAS and microplastics, with the purpose to better understand the role and
influence land-applied biosolids and wastewater treatment processes play. Eligible activities
include analyzing crop uptake of PFAS and techniques, such as wastewater treatment and
composting, to filter out or biodegrade such substances from biosolids intended to be used
for agriculture purposes. H.R. 8467 does not establish mandates for these activities.
Location: United States
US HR 8032 High Priority Monitor
Title: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: April 16, 2024
Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical
Materials.. April 19, 2024
Summary: H.R. 8032 is the companion bill to S. 3830 that would create a permanent low
income ratepayer assistance for water and wastewater services.
Location: United States
US HR 7944 Monitor
Title: Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: April 11, 2024
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Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical
Materials.. April 12, 2024
Summary: H.R. 7944 is a companion bill to S. 1430 sponsored by Senator Cynthia Lummis
(R-WY). H.R. 7944 would protect water and wastewater agencies and related contractors
from liability under CERCLA unless the threat stemmed from gross negligence.
Location: United States
US HR 2964 High Priority Monitor
Title: WIPPES Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: April 27, 2023
Last Action Date: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.. April 05, 2024
Summary: Directs the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Environmental
Protection Agency, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (as appropriate depending on the type of covered product involved) to issue “Do
Not Flush” labeling requirements for nonflushable wipes, including baby wipes, household
wipes, disinfecting wipes and personal care wipes. The requirements mirror California's
labeling law and has the support from the wipes industry, national clean water sector, civil
engineers, and environment advocates. Companion Senate bill: S. 1350.
Location: United States
US HR 7023
Title: Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Current Status: Considering
Introduction Date: January 17, 2024
Last Action Date: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.. March 22, 2024
Summary: H.R. 7023 was amended on the House floor to provide for ten year NPDES permit
terms for public agencies. The amendment offered by Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) was
adopted without debate unanimously.
Description: Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act This bill modifies
requirements under the Clean Water Act, including requirements concerning water quality
criteria, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, the permit
program for discharging dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the
meaning of waters of the United States. It also limits the issuance of permits under the act.
First, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop any new or
revised water quality criteria for states through a rule. Next, the bill modifies the NPDES
program, including by providing statutory authority for provisions that shield NPDES permit
holders from liability under certain circumstances. It also provides statutory authority for
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the EPA to issue general permits under the program. The EPA must also provide written
notification two years before the expiration of a general permit. If notice is not provided by
that deadline, then di....
Location: United States
US S 3830
Title: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: February 28, 2024
Last Action Date: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1045-1046). February 28, 2024
Location: United States
US HR 7194 High Priority Monitor
Title: PFAS Accountability Act of 2024
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: February 01, 2024
Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical
Materials.. February 02, 2024
Summary: H.R. 7194 would create a cause of action under the Toxics Substances Control Act
to allow a citizen or class of citizens to litigate against a manufacturer of PFAS that
improperly discharged PFAS into the environment and created a public health impact.
Companion legislation in the Senate: S. 3725. Sponsor: Rep. Madeline Dean (D-NH)
Location: United States
US HR 6805 High Priority Monitor
Title: PFAS Action Act of 2023
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: December 14, 2023
Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment..
January 02, 2024
Summary: PFAS Action Act of 2023 is a reintroduction of the 2021 legislation. It would
impose a statutory designation of PFAS as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. It would
also impose other mandates including time specific drinking water standards for PFOA and
PFOS and other members of the PFAS chemical family. It currently enjoys 21 sponsors, all
Democratic. Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell D-MI
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Location: United States
US S 2162 High Priority Monitor
Title: STREAM Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: June 22, 2023
Last Action Date: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and
Power. Hearings held.. July 19, 2023
Summary: S. 2162 renews expiring provisions of the WIIN Act. It would increase funding
authorizations for surface and groundwater storage projects, water recycling, desalination,
and ecosystem restoration projects. Among the changes that would be authorized would be
priorities for water supply projects that include enhanced public benefits (fisheries, wildlife
and disadvantage communities drinking water reliability). It would also provide for enhanced
water transfers to support temporary fallowing of agriculture lands to support wildlife
habitats. (BILL PROVISIONS LIKELY TO INCORPORATED INTO LARGER WESTERN WATER
LEGISLATION) No Sponsor at the writing
Location: United States
US S 1430 High Priority
Title: Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: May 03, 2023
Last Action Date: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.. May 03, 2023
Summary: S. 1430 would provide a limited CERCLA liability (section 107) exemption for PFAS
family of chemicals for water and wastewater agencies. S. 1430 would not exempt an agency
from liability in cases of gross negligence.
Description: Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act This bill exempts specified water
management entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for releases of certain perfluoroalkyl or
polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Specifically, the entities covered
under the bill are public water systems, publicly or privately owned or operated treatment
works, municipalities with a stormwater discharge permit, political subdivisions or special
districts of a state that act as a wholesale water agency, and contractors performing the
management or disposal activities for such entities. Under the bill, the exemption only
applies if a specified entity transports, treats, disposes of, or arranges for the transport,
treatment or disposal of PFAS consistent with applicable laws and during and following the
conveyance or treatment of water under federal or state law, such as through the
management or disposal of bi....
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Location: United States
US S 1350 High Priority Monitor
Title: WIPPES Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: April 27, 2023
Last Action Date: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.. April 27, 2023
Summary: Directs the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Environmental
Protection Agency, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (as appropriate depending on the type of covered product involved) to issue “Do
Not Flush” labeling requirements for nonflushable wipes, including baby wipes, household
wipes, disinfecting wipes and personal care wipes. The requirements mirror California's
labeling law and has the support from the wipes industry, national clean water sector, civil
engineers, and environment advocates. Companion House bill: H.R. 2964.
Location: United States
US HR 1729 Low Priority Monitor
Title: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 22, 2023
Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and
Rural Development.. April 25, 2023
Summary: Sponsor: Rep. Bonnie Coleman D-NJ Co-Sponsor: Rep. Katie Porter D-CA
Description: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023 This bill
increases funding for water infrastructure, including funding for several programs related to
controlling water pollution or protecting drinking water. Specifically, it establishes a Water
Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Trust Fund. The fund may be used for
specified grant programs. The bill increases the corporate income tax rate to 24.5% to
provide revenues for the fund. In addition, the bill revises requirements concerning the clean
water state revolving fund (SRF) and the drinking water SRF, including by prohibiting states
from providing financial assistance using amounts from the clean water SRF for projects that
will provide substantial direct benefits to new communities other than projects for
constructing an advanced decentralized wastewater system. It also creates or reauthorizes
several grant programs related to water infrastructure, such as grants for removing lead
from dr....
Location: United States
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US HR 2162
Title: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US
Fish and Wildlife Service, Neurotropic Migratory Bird Conservation for fiscal year 2024.
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 29, 2023
Last Action Date: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.. March 29, 2023
Description: This bill limits FY2024 funding for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation grant program.
Location: United States
US HR 1837
Title: Investing in Our Communities Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 28, 2023
Last Action Date: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.. March 28, 2023
Summary: Legislation restores tax-exempt advance refunding for municipal bonds to allow
states and local governments to more efficiently invest in projects.
Description: Investing in Our Communities Act This bill reinstates the exclusion from gross
income for interest on certain bonds issued to advance the refunding of a prior bond issue.
The exclusion was repealed for bonds issued after 2017.
Location: United States
US S 938 Low Priority Monitor
Title: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: March 22, 2023
Last Action Date: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.. March 22, 2023
Summary: S. 938 would establish a $35 billion trust fund to support the construction of
water and wastewater treatment systems. Funding would be derived from an increase in the
corporate tax rate. The bill also imposes requirements for Department of Justice and USEPA
to carryout activities to determine whether water and wastewater operators discriminate in
the provision of services. USEPA must also investigate the impact of rates on service cut-
offs. Additional provisions would address use of assistance to promote regionalization of
systems and limitations on the use of federal assistance to support projects that address
growth. The bill enjoys 500 NGO organizational support. It has five cosponsors. Sponsor:
Sen. Bernie Sanders I-VT
Description: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023 This bill
increases funding for water infrastructure to control water pollution or protect drinking
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water. Specifically, it establishes a Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability
Trust Fund. The fund may be used for specified grant programs. The bill increases the
corporate income tax rate to 24.5% to provide revenues for the fund. In addition, the bill
revises requirements concerning the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) and the drinking
water SRF, including by prohibiting states from providing financial assistance using amounts
from the clean water SRF for projects that will provide substantial direct benefits to new
communities other than projects for constructing an advanced decentralized wastewater
system. It also creates or reauthorizes several grant programs related to water
infrastructure, such as grants for removing lead from drinking water.
Location: United States
US HR 250 Medium Priority Monitor
Title: Clean Water SRF Parity Act
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 10, 2023
Last Action Date: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment..
February 01, 2023
Summary: Amends eligibility provisions for the Federal Water Pollution Control Act’s Clean
Water State Revolving Fund so that all wastewater customers have the ability to benefit
from the program’s low-interest loans. Supported by NAWCA Also introduce in 117th
Congress - No Action
Description: Clean Water SRF Parity Act This bill expands the state revolving fund
established under the Clean Water Act, including by allowing low-interest loans to be given
to privately owned treatment works to address wastewater. Currently, loans are given to
wastewater systems that are publicly owned.
Location: United States
US S 115 Monitor
Title: Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2023
Current Status: Introduced
Introduction Date: January 26, 2023
Last Action Date: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.. January 26, 2023
Summary: Provides for a set aside from Clean Water SRF appropriations to conduct Buy
America oversight compliance, establishes that each state's allotment must be at the same
level as FY 23 during FY 24-28 and additional allotments based on percent of state
population to the nation. FY 29 and beyond allotments to be determined by new formula
based upon Clean Water Needs Survey.
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Description: Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2023 This bill revises the formula
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to determine how to distribute funds from
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. Under the program, the EPA allocates
funding to states for water quality infrastructure projects, such as wastewater systems and
stormwater management projects. In FY2024-FY2028, the EPA must provide an initial
allotment to each state that is equal to the amount the state received in FY2023. The EPA
must also provide an additional allotment to each state that is based on its share of the U.S.
population. In FY2029 and each subsequent fiscal year, the EPA must use an updated
allotment formula, which is based on the needs of states as identified in the most recently
available clean watersheds needs survey. Beginning in FY2024, the formula must also
provide allotments for Indian tribes and territories. In addition, the formula must provide an
allotment for EPA's oversight ....
Location: United States
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: Orange County Sanitation District
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: July 1, 2024
Subject: State Legislative Monthly Report
STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
The month of June reflected the quick pace that typically comes with the push to wrap up items
before legislators’ head to a month-long summer recess, beginning on July 3. In June, Legislators
worked to meet two major legislative deadlines: the passage of the budget and the final day for
bills to be considered in their second house policy committee.
The Legislature in both houses worked to reach a compromise prior to the constitutional deadline
to approve a State budget by June 15. In the following week, the Legislature negotiated with the
Administration on a comprehensive budget framework for 2024-25. On June 26, both houses
passed, and the Governor signed the 2024-25 Budget Act into law prior to the constitutional
deadline of July 1.
In addition to the busy month of legislative deadlines, June 27 marked the deadline for initiatives
to qualify for the November 2024 general election ballot.
Below is an overview of pertinent state actions from the month of June.
STATE BUDGET
Budget Act Signed into Law – Remaining Budget Package Passed and Awaiting Signature
Following the adoption of the preliminary Budget Act, on Saturday, June 22, Governor Newsom,
Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Speaker Robert Rivas announced their
agreement on a proposed 2024-25 California state budget plan. In addition to the proposed
agreement, the Legislature released 19 budget-related bills.
In the late afternoon on June 26, the Assembly and Senate deliberated and voted on the 19
various budget related bills. Both houses approved 18 of the 19 budget trailer bills, with the final
bill being up for consideration during the floor session the next day, on June 27. In accordance
with Constitutional budget deadlines, on June 26, Governor Newsom signed the State Budget Act
into law, along with two trailer bills related to budget revenue streams. The bill package – AB 107,
SB 154, and SB 167 – was the first of a slew of additional budget amending bills and trailer bills
signed into law, and it is anticipated the Governor will be signing the remaining trailer bills in early
July.
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AB 107, the 2024 Budget Act, represents the budget framework necessary to meet the state’s
constitutional deadlines and did not reflect a compromise deal between the Legislature and the
Governor’s Administration. It is anticipated that the Governor will sign the budget trailer bills in the
coming days.
The 2024-25 compromise state budget plan includes $211.5 billion of General Fund spending,
$86.4 billion of spending from other state funds, and $153 billion from federal funds flowing
through the state treasury. The budget agreement addresses the $28 billion budget deficit that
remained after the early actions that were taken this session. The budget largely uses the same
structure that was approved through the budget bill that was adopted by the Legislature in early
June, meaning it includes a three-year suspension of medium-sized and large businesses use of
net operating loss deductions and tax credits starting in 2024, one year earlier than the Governor’s
May Revision proposal, as well as Proposition 98 deferrals from previous budget years. These
actions provided additional resources for the 2024-25 state budget, which is used to offset many
of the program cuts that were proposed by the Administration as part of the January Budget
Proposal and May Revise.
The budget compromise aims to balance the budget in the 2024-25 fiscal year, as well as the
2025-26 fiscal year, but it will leave projected budget deficits beginning in 2026-27. To help offset
future budget issues, the Legislature is working with the Administration on proposals that would
create a new temporary holding account for projected budget surpluses to ensure that a portion
of the future surpluses materialize and create greater certainty about budgetary conditions.
Additionally, the Legislature is working with the Administration to place a constitutional
amendment on a future state ballot (likely 2026 statewide primary ballot) to expand the maximum
size of the rainy-day fund and to exclude certain state reserve deposits from the Gann limit.
While the actions of the Legislature on June 26 constitute the majority of the work to be done this
year on the state budget, it is possible that the Legislature may need to consider additional budget
trailer bills prior to the end of session, in August, in order to provide statutory direction for some
of the items contained within the budget.
STATE LEGISLATURE
In addition to meeting the statutory budget deadline, the Legislature was in full swing with policy
committee hearings and legislative amendments throughout the month of June. Legislators have
until July 3 to pass bills through their respective policy committees. The July 3 deadline also
signals the beginning of the legislative summer recess upon adjournment. Given that policy
committees offer the appropriate forum for policy changes and amendments, the month of June
featured numerous changes as members and stakeholders modified policies to increase their
chances of passing into law.
Taxpayer Protection Act Removed from November Ballot
On June 20, in a 7-0 decision, the California Supreme Court issued a peremptory writ of mandate
directing the Secretary of State to not proceed with placing the Taxpayer Protection Act on the
November General Election Ballot.
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The Taxpayer Protection Act would have made it extremely difficult for the state and local
governments like OC San to maintain or enact new taxes and fees via the retroactive invalidation
of recently passed tax initiatives, raising voter thresholds for the passage of new taxes, and
inciting legal challenges to taxes and fees.
The Court’s decision largely hinged on the process by which the Constitutional changes were
sought to be carried out. It ruled that the Taxpayer Protection Initiative goes beyond amending
the state constitution, and instead revises the core functions of state/local democracy. To carry
out this proposal, the Court has determined that the initiative proponents needed to go through
the constitutional revision process, via a constitutional convention. Specifically, the Court cited
the below from its decision:
“We stress initially the limited nature of our inquiry. We do not consider or weigh the economic or
social wisdom or general propriety of the initiative.” (Amador Valley Joint Union High Sch. Dist. v.
State Bd. of Equalization (1978) 22 Cal.3d 208, 219 (Amador Valley).) The only question before
us is whether the measure may be validly enacted by initiative. After considering the pleadings
and briefs filed by the parties and amici curiae as well as the parties’ oral arguments, we conclude
that Petitioners have clearly established that the challenged measure would revise the
Constitution without complying with the appropriate procedure. The changes proposed by the
[Taxpayer Protection Act] are within the electorate’s prerogative to enact, but because those
changes would substantially alter our basic plan of government, the proposal cannot be enacted
by initiative. It is instead governed by the procedures for revising our Constitution. We therefore
issue a peremptory writ of mandate directing the Secretary to refrain from taking any steps to
place the [Taxpayer Protection Act] on the November 5, 2024 election ballot or to include the
measure in the voter information guide.”
"As relevant here, article XVIII of the California Constitution provides that the electorate “may
amend the Constitution by initiative” (art. XVIII, § 3) but that an effort “to revise the Constitution”
must proceed by way of a constitutional convention and popular ratification (id., § 2) or by
submission to the voters from a supermajority of the Legislature (id., §§ 1, 3). (See Amador
Valley, supra, 22 Cal.3d at p. 221.) After reviewing the petition and the opposition filed by
Proponent, we determined that Petitioners had made a prima facie showing that the [Taxpayer
Protection Act] would amount to an invalid constitutional revision based on its far-reaching
changes to existing processes by which revenue measures are enacted and maintained at the
state and local levels."
The deadline to place measures on the November General Election ballot was June 27. As such,
there will not be sufficient time for initiative proponents to go through the steps necessary to place
this measure before voters this fall.
Climate Bond Text Released
On June 30, the long anticipated amendments for the Climate Bond were released via SB 867
(Allen). The Legislature is entering the final week before they break for Summer Recess (July 4
– August 5). Because it is an election year with a fast approaching deadline to place items on the
ballot, several last-minute actions will shape the state’s initiative ballot over the next three days.
The two bond proposals released on June 30 total $20 billion - $10 billion for climate related
projects and $10 billion for K-12 and community colleges facility improvements.
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A high-level overview of the updated climate bond text is below. Priority areas in the bond for OC
San are bolded:
SB 867 (Allen) The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean
Air Bond Act of 2024.
• $3.8 billion for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience programs
• $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest resilience
• $450 million for extreme heat mitigation
• $1.2 billion for biodiversity programs
• $700 million for park creation and outdoor access
• $850 million for clean air programs
Water and Wastewater Specific Section broken down:
Chapter 2 (91000): Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience
Total: $3.8 Billion
• 91010 - $1.885B Protect & increase California water supply and water quality
o 91011 - $610M - Water Board for improving water quality
▪ $25M - Tribal water infrastructure
o 91012 - (a) $386.25M - DWR for projects related to groundwater storage,
banking, conjunctive use, and recharge:
▪ $193.125M - Increasing groundwater storage
▪ $193.125M - Groundwater banking, conjunctive use, recharge
▪ (d) $25M - Tribal water infrastructure
o 91013 - $200M - DOC for Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program
o 91014 - $386.25M - Water Board for water reuse and recycling
o 91015 - $75M - Water Commission for the Water Storage Investment Program
o 91016 - $62.5M - Brackish Desalination
o 91017 - $15M - DWR & SWRCB to improve water data management
o 91018 - $75M - CNRA & DWR for regional conveyance projects or repairs to
existing conveyance.
o 91019 - $75M - Water Conservation
o 91020- $1.14 Billion - Reduce flood risk and improve stormwater management
▪ 91021 - $550M - CNRA for flood management projects:
• (a) $250M - State Plan of Flood Control
• (b) $150M - Flood Subvention Program
• (c) $150M - Delta Levees
▪ 91022 - $480M - DWR for enhanced dam safety and reservoir operations
▪ 91023 - $110M - SWRCB for multi-benefit storm water management
projects
o 91030 - $605M - improve watershed resilience and to protect and restore rivers,
lakes, and streams
▪ 91031 - $100M - DWR for grants related to IRWM, improve climate
resilience on a watershed basis
▪ 91032 - $335M - Projects that protect and restore river parkways, urban
river streams, and watersheds. Projects shall improve climate resilience,
water supplies, or water quality
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 805 Arambula [D]Authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board)
to require a sewer service provider—for a sewer system that has the
reasonable potential to cause a violation of water quality objectives; impair
present or future beneficial uses of water; or cause pollution, nuisance, or
contamination of waters of the state—to contract with an administrator
designated or approved by the State Water Board.
Currently on the Senate
Appropriations
Committee's Suspense
File
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regulations that adversely
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financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Work With
Author
CSDA - Oppose
Unless Amended
ACWA - Not Favor
AB 1567 E. Garcia [D]Would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought
Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, Clean Energy, and
Workforce Development Bond Act of 2024, which, if approved by the
voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of
$15,995,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to
finance projects for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought
preparation, flood protection, extreme heat mitigation, clean energy, and
workforce development programs.
Referred to the Senate
Natural Resources and
Water Committee and
the Senate Governance
and Finance Committee.
Not going to be the
vehicle for the climate
bond
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financial assistance for OC
San projects through grants,
loans, and legislative
directed funding.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Support if
Amended
CASA - Support if
Amended
CSDA -Support if
Amended
ACWA - Support if
Amended
AB 1820 Schiavo [D]Current law requires a city or county to deem an applicant for a housing
development project to have submitted a preliminary application upon
providing specified information about the proposed project to the city or
county from which approval for the project is being sought. Current law
requires a housing development project be subject only to the ordinances,
policies, and standards adopted and in effect when the preliminary
application was submitted. This bill would authorize a development
proponent that submits a preliminary application for a housing
development project to request a preliminary fee and exaction estimate, as
defined, and would require the local agency to provide the estimate within
30 business days of the submission of the preliminary application. For
development fees imposed by an agency other than a city or county, the
bill would require the development proponent to request the fee schedule
from the agency that imposes the fee.
Currently in the Senate
Housing Committee
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regulations that adversely
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financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
Unless Amended
CASA - Neutral as
Amended
CSDA - Oppose
ACWA - Watch
Proposed Legislation 2024
High Priority
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State
Bills of Interest
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POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 2257 Wilson [D]The California Constitution specifies various requirements with respect to
the levying of assessments and property-related fees and charges by a
local agency, including notice, hearing, and protest procedures, depending
on the character of the assessment, fee, or charge. Current law, known as
the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific
procedures and parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with these
requirements. This bill would prohibit, if a local agency complies with
specified procedures, a person or entity from bringing a judicial action or
proceeding alleging noncompliance with the constitutional provisions for
any new, increased, or extended fee or assessment, as defined, unless
that person or entity has timely submitted to the local agency a written
objection to that fee or assessment that specifies the grounds for alleging
noncompliance, as specified. This bill would provide that local agency
responses to the timely submitted written objections shall go to the weight
of the evidence supporting the agency’s compliance with the substantive
limitations on fees and assessments imposed by the constitutional
provisions.
Currently in the Senate
Local Government
Committee
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regulations that adversely
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financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Neutral
CASA - Support
CSDA - Support
ACWA - Sponsor
AB 2515 Papan [D]This bill would similarly prohibit any person from manufacturing,
distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any menstrual products
that contain regulated PFAS, as defined. The bill would authorize the
Department of Toxic Substances Control to adopt guidance or regulations,
as specified, for the purposes of implementing and enforcing these
provisions. The bill would require the department to issue guidance related
to testing for regulated PFAS in menstrual products and would exempt that
guidance from the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill would authorize
the department to issue a cease and desist order to a manufacturer of a
menstrual product under specified circumstances. The bill would make a
violation of these provisions punishable by civil penalties, as specified, and
would authorize the Attorney General by request of the department, a city
attorney, a county counsel, or a city prosecutor to bring an action to
enforce these provisions. The bill would create, and would require all
moneys collected from penalties to be deposited in, the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act
Fund.
Currently in the Senate
Judiciary Committee
Support State Priorities: Monitor
state legislation as well as
State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)
regulatory activity related to
PFAS.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Support
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
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POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 2533 Carrillo [D]This bill would prohibit a local agency from denying a permit for an
unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit that
was constructed before January 1, 2020, for certain violations, unless the
local agency makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to
comply with conditions that would otherwise deem a building substandard.
The bill would require a local agency to inform the public about the
provisions prohibiting denial of a permit for an unpermitted accessory
dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit. The bill would require this
information to include a checklist of the conditions that deem a building
substandard and to inform homeowners that, before submitting a permit
application, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code
inspection from a licensed contractor. The bill would prohibit a local agency
from requiring a homeowner to pay impact fees or connection or capacity
charges except under specified circumstances.
Currently in the Senate
Local Government
Committee
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
CSDA - Oppose
Unless Amended
ACWA - NYC
AB 2557 Ortega [D]Existing law relating to the government of counties authorizes a county
board of supervisors to contract for certain types of special services on
behalf of the county, any county officer or department, or any district or
court in the county. Existing law requires those special services contracts
to be with persons who are specially trained, experienced, expert, and
competent to perform those services. This bill would require each person
who enters into a specified contract for special services with the board of
supervisors to submit semiannual performance reports, as prescribed,
every 180 days, to the board of supervisors and the exclusive
representative of the employee organization. The bill would require the
board or its representative to monitor semiannual performance reports to
evaluate the quality of services. The bill would require contract terms
exceeding 2 years to undergo a performance audit, as prescribed, by an
independent auditor approved by the board to determine whether the
performance standards are being met.
Currently in the Senate
Public Employment and
Labor Committee
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Policies: Labor
Relations/Human
Resources: Oppose efforts
reducing local control over
public employee disputes
and imposing regulations on
an outside agency.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
CASA - Oppose
CSDA - Oppose
ACWA - Not Favor
AB 2626 Dixon [R]This bill would extend the compliance dates for local government set forth
in the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation by 10 years. The bill would
prohibit the state board from taking enforcement action against a local
government for violating the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation if the
alleged violation occurs before January 1, 2025.
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - NYC
CASA - NYC
CSDA - Support
ACWA - NYC
AB 2761 Hart [D]This bill would enact the Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act, which would
prohibit, beginning January 1, 2026, a person from manufacturing, selling,
offering for sale, or distributing in the state plastic packaging that contains
certain chemicals, as specified. The bill would exclude from that prohibition
packaging used for certain medical, drug, and federally regulated products.
The bill would authorize the imposition of a civil penalty for a violation of
that prohibition, as specified.
Currently in the Senate
Rules Committee
Watch State Priorities: Support
legislation or regulations that
restrict the use of
microplastics and chemicals
of emerging concern in any
product that is disposed of
through the sewer system.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 2894 Gallagher [D]Spot Bill related to Indoor Residential Water Use.Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - NYC
CASA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
AB 3073 Haney [D]Would require the State Department of Public Health, in consultation with
participating wastewater treatment facilities, local public health agencies,
and other subject matter experts, to create a pilot program to test for high-
risk substances and related treatment medications in wastewater. Under
the bill, the goal of the program would be to determine how wastewater
data can be used by state and local public health programs to address
substance abuse in California. The bill would require the department to
develop a list of target substances to be analyzed during the program that
may include cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, xylazine, methadone,
buprenorphine, and naloxone. The bill would require the department, on or
before July 1, 2025, to solicit voluntary participation from local public health
agencies and wastewater treatment facilities, as specified. The bill would
require the department to work with the participating agencies and facilities
to collect samples and to arrange for those samples to be tested by
qualified laboratories. The bill would require the department, in consultation
with public health agencies and subject matter experts, to analyze test
results to determine possible public health interventions.
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Policies: Special Districts -
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - NYC
CASA - Support, if
amended
CSDA - Oppose
Unless Amended
ACWA - Watch
ACA 2 Alanis [R]Would establish the Water and Wildfire Resiliency Fund within the State
Treasury, and would require the Treasurer to annually transfer an amount
equal to 3 percent of all state revenues that may be appropriated as
described from the General Fund to the Water and Wildfire Resiliency
Fund. The measure would require the moneys in the fund to be
appropriated by the Legislature and would require that 50 percent of the
moneys in the fund be used for water projects, as specified, and that the
other 50 percent of the moneys in the fund be used for forest maintenance
and health projects, as specified.
Referred to the Assembly
Water, Parks, and
Wildfire Committee and
the Assembly Natural
Resources Committee
Watch Guiding Priorities: Obtain
financial assistance for OC
San projects through grants,
loans, and legislative
directed funding.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - NYC
CASA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
SB 867 Allen [D]Would enact the Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, Wildfire and Forest
Resilience, Coastal Resilience, Extreme Heat Mitigation, Biodiversity and
Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Park Creation
and Outdoor Access, and Clean Energy Bond Act of 2024, which, if
approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the
amount of $15,500,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond
Law to finance projects for drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire and
forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiversity
and nature-based climate solutions, climate smart agriculture, park
creation and outdoor access, and clean energy programs.
Currently in the
Assembly Natural
Resources Committee
Watch Guiding Priorities: Obtain
financial assistance for OC
San projects through grants,
loans, and legislative
directed funding.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Support if
Amended
CASA - Support if
Amended
CSDA - Support if
Amended
ACWA - Support if
Amended
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 903 Skinner [D]This bill would, beginning January 1, 2030, prohibit a person from
distributing, selling, or offering for sale a product that contains intentionally
added PFAS, as defined, unless the Department of Toxic Substances
Control has made a determination that the use of PFAS in the product is a
currently unavoidable use, the prohibition is preempted by federal law, or
the product is used. The bill would specify the criteria and procedures for
determining whether the use of PFAS in a product is a currently
unavoidable use, for renewing that determination, and for revoking that
determination. The bill would require the department to maintain on its
internet website a list of each determination of currently unavoidable use,
when each determination expires, and the products and uses that are
exempt from the prohibition. The bill would impose a civil penalty for a
violation of the prohibition, as specified.
Dead Support State Priorities: Monitor
state legislation as well as
State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)
regulatory activity related to
PFAS.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Sponsor
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - Favor
SB 937 Wiener [D]The Permit Streamlining Act, among other things, requires a public agency
that is the lead agency for a development project to approve or disapprove
that project within specified time periods. Current law extended by 18
months the period for the expiration, effectuation, or utilization of a housing
entitlement, as defined, that was issued before, and was in effect on,
March 4, 2020, and that would expire before December 31, 2021, except
as specified. Current law provides that if the state or a local agency
extended the otherwise applicable time for the expiration, effectuation, or
utilization of a housing entitlement for not less than 18 months, as
specified, that housing entitlement would not be extended an additional 18
months pursuant to these provisions. This bill would extend by 24 months
the period for the expiration, effectuation, or utilization of a housing
entitlement, entitlement for a priority residential development project, as
those terms are defined, that was issued before January 1, 2024, and that
will expire before December 31, 2025, except as specified. The bill would
toll this 24-month extension during any time that the housing entitlement is
the subject of a legal challenge. By adding to the duties of local officials
with respect to housing entitlements, this bill would impose a state-
mandated local program. The bill would include findings that changes
proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a
municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
Currently in the
Assembly Appropriations
Committee
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Policies: Special Districts -
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
Unless Amended
CASA - Oppose
Unless Amended
CSDA - Oppose
Unless Amended
ACWA - Watch
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 972 Min [D]Current law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to adopt
regulations, as provided, that achieve the targets for reducing organic
waste in landfills. This bill would require the department to provide
procedures for local jurisdictions to request technical assistance regarding
organic waste and methane reduction requirements from the department,
to post those procedures on its internet website, and to provide that
technical assistance, as specified. The bill would require the department to
report to the Legislature, on or before January 1, 2028, on, among other
things relating to organic waste and methane reduction, the status of the
technical assistance provided to local jurisdictions and, on or before
January 1, 2031, on the state’s ability to meet the targets for reducing the
disposal of organic waste in landfills and any recommendations to modify
the program to achieve those goals.
Currently in the
Assembly Appropriations
Committee
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Policies: Special Districts -
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Sponsor
CASA - Support
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
SB 1034 Seyarto [R]This bill would revise the unusual circumstances under which the time limit
may be extended to include the need to search for, collect, appropriately
examine, and copy records during a state of emergency proclaimed by the
Governor when the state of emergency has affected the agency’s ability to
timely respond to requests due to decreased staffing or closure of the
agency’s facilities.
Currently on the Senate
Floor waiting for
concurrence
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Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Watch
CSDA - Support
ACWA - Favor
SB 1072 Padilla [D]The California Constitution sets forth various requirements for the
imposition of local taxes. The California Constitution excludes from
classification as a tax assessments and property-related fees imposed in
accordance with provisions of the California Constitution that establish
requirements for those assessments and property-related fees. Under
these requirements, an assessment is prohibited from being imposed on
any parcel if it exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special
benefit conferred on that parcel, and a fee or charge imposed on any
parcel or person as an incident of property ownership is prohibited from
exceeding the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel.
Current law, known as the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act,
prescribes specific procedures and parameters for local compliance with
the requirements of the California Constitution for assessments and
property-related fees. This bill would require a local agency, if a court
determines that a fee or charge for a property-related service, as specified,
violates the above-described provisions of the California Constitution
relating to fees and charges, to credit the amount of the fee or charge
attributable to the violation against the amount of the revenues required to
provide the property-related service, unless a refund is explicitly provided
for by statute.
Currently on the
Assembly Floor
Support Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Support
CSDA - Support
ACWA - Favor
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 1147 Portantino [D]The Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law regulates, among other
things, the manufacture, production, processing, and packing of any food,
drug, device, or cosmetic, and is administered by the State Department of
Public Health. The law prescribes various quality and labeling standards for
bottled water and vended water, and limits the levels of certain
contaminants that may be contained in those water products. Current law
makes a violation of the law or regulation adopted pursuant to the law a
crime. Current law requires, as a condition of licensure, a water-bottling
plant, as defined, to annually prepare a water-bottling plant report, as
specified, and to make the report available to each customer, upon
request. This bill would require, upon adoption by the State Water
Resources Control Board of a primary drinking water standard for
microplastics, any water-bottling plant that produces bottled water that is
sold in this state to provide the State Department of Public Health’s Food
and Drug Branch an annual report on the levels of microplastics found in
the source water used for bottling and in the final bottled water product that
is offered for sale, as provided. The bill would require this report to be
included with the annual water-bottling plant report and, upon request, be
made available to each consumer.
Currently in the
Assembly Appropriations
Committee
Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Source Control -
Support legislation and/or
regulations that restrict the
use of microplastics and
chemicals of emerging
concern in any product that is
disposed of through the
sanitary sewer system.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - NYC
CASA - Oppose
Unless Amended
CSDA - Oppose
Unless Amended
ACWA - Watch
SB 1210 Skinner [D]Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory authority
over public utilities, including electrical corporations, gas corporations,
sewer system corporations, and water corporations, while local publicly
owned utilities, including municipal utility districts, public utility districts, and
irrigation districts, are under the direction of their governing boards. This
bill would, for new housing construction, require the above-described
utilities, on or before January 1, 2026, to publicly post on their internet
websites (1) the schedule of fees for a service connection, capacity, or
other point of connection charge for each housing development type,
including, but not limited to, accessory dwelling unit, mixed-use,
multifamily, and single-family developments, except as specified, and (2)
the estimated timeframes for completing typical service connections
needed for each housing development type, as specified. The bill would
exempt from its provisions an independent special district that does not
maintain an internet website due to a hardship, as provided. To the extent
that this bill imposes new requirements on certain local agencies, the bill
would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other
related provisions and other existing laws
Currently in the Senate
Appropriations
Committee
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Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Neutral, as
Amended
CSDA - Watch
ACWA - Watch
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 1266 Limon [D]Current law prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of
any bottle or cup that contains bisphenol A, as specified, if the bottle or cup
is designed or intended to be filled with any liquid, food, or beverage
intended primarily for consumption by children 3 years of age or younger.
The prohibition above does not apply to a product subject to a regulatory
response by the department as of the date that the department posts a
prescribed notice regarding the department’s adoption of the regulatory
response. Current law additionally requires manufacturers to use the least
toxic alternative when replacing bisphenol in containers and prohibits
manufacturers from replacing bisphenol A with chemicals known to cause
cancer or reproductive harm, as specified. This bill would, on and after
January 1, 2026, apply the above prohibitions and requirements to any
juvenile’s feeding product or juvenile’s sucking or teething product, as
defined, that contains any form of bisphenol, as defined, at a detectable
level above 0.1 parts per billion. The bill would authorize the department to
establish standards for the juvenile’s products above that are more
protective of public health, sensitive populations, or the environment than
the standards established by the bill. The bill would additionally prohibit
manufacturers from replacing any form of bisphenol with any chemical
identified by the department as a Candidate Chemical, as specified.
Currently in the
Assembly Appropriations
Committee
Watch State Priorities: Monitor
state legislation as well as
State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)
regulatory activity related to
PFAS.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
CSDA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
SB 1393 Niello [R]This bill would require the state board to establish the Advanced Clean
Fleets Regulation Appeals Advisory Committee by an unspecified date for
purposes of reviewing appeals of denied requests for exemptions from the
requirements of the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation. The bill would
require the committee to include representatives of specified state
agencies, other state and local government representatives, and
representatives of private fleet owners, the electric vehicle manufacturing
industry, and electrical corporations, as provided. The bill would require the
committee to meet monthly and would require recordings of its meetings to
be made publicly available on the state board’s internet website. The bill
would require the committee to consider, and make a recommendation on,
an appeal of an exemption request denial no later than 60 days after the
appeal is made.
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Policies: Special Districts -
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regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Watch
CSDA - Support
ACWA - Favor
OC San
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 1420 Caballero [D]Current law requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt hydrogen fuel
regulations that ensure state funding for the production and use of
hydrogen fuel contributes to the reduction of the emissions of greenhouse
gases, criteria air pollutants, and toxic air contaminants, and ensure the
production and direct use of hydrogen fuel in motor vehicles also
contributes to a reduced dependence on petroleum, as provided. This bill
would require the state board to adopt regulations requiring that no less
than 33.3% of the retail hydrogen produced for, or dispensed by, fueling
stations that receive state funds is made by a qualified clean hydrogen
project.
Currently in the
Assembly Natural
Resources Committee.
Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Public Works:
Support a comprehensive
response to the state’s
electricity and natural gas
shortages that provide a
stable energy supply,
respects the ability of
municipalities to provide
power, recognizes that
infrastructure exists that
could be employed
temporarily during periods
with minimal air quality
impact and protects
ratepayers against dramatic
rate increases and statewide
power outages.
ACC-OC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
Unless Amended
CASA - Support
CSDA - NYC
ACWA - 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
ACWA - Association of California Water Agencies
CSDA - California Special Districts Association
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
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File #:2024-3708 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of June 2024.
BACKGROUND
Included in this report are recent activities of interest managed by the Public Affairs Office for the
month of June 2024.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,stakeholders,and
neighboring communities
·Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns
PROBLEM
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)is a distinguished entity in the water/wastewater
industry.Despite our industry recognition,there may be limited awareness among our customers
regarding the pivotal role we play in protecting public health and the environment.The absence of
direct communication through a billing method may contribute to this gap in knowledge.
It is our responsibility to ensure that our ratepayers are aware of the vital services we provide.Many
customers may not realize that improper waste disposal into the sanitation system can adversely
impact our sewer lines,treatment plants,and the quality of water supplied through GWRS.By
enhancing communication channels and fostering understanding,we aim to bridge the gap and
empower our ratepayers with the knowledge needed to support and appreciate the essential work we
undertake for the well-being of our community and the environment.
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
By providing tours,community outreach,education,and general communication via OC San’s
website,social media,and direct mailings,we can share information with the community,local
agencies,and businesses on our messaging such as the What2Flush program,energy production,
water recycling,biosolids,and our source control program.This,in turn,helps improve the quality of
wastewater that is recycled or released to the ocean and the knowledge and understanding of
wastewater treatment.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Neglecting to inform the community,local agencies,and area businesses about OC San could lead
to insufficient support for our mission, hindering our ability to fulfill our responsibilities effectively.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
July 2022 - Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024 approved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Activities in June:
Outreach Report
An outreach report that includes tours,website updates,social media posts,construction
notifications, speaking engagements, and more is attached to this Agenda Report.
Social Media
OC San messaging,announcements,and program updates were posted across OC San’s social
media platforms. Our social media handle is @OCSanDistrict.
·Facebook: 14 posts reaching 2.6k people
·X: 8 posts reaching 601 people
·Instagram: 32 posts reaching 14.7k people
·LinkedIn: 5 posts reaching 11.1k people
Presentations and Outreach Events
This month,staff conducted four tours at both plants and Headquarters,engaging guests from the
Cal State Fullerton Nursing Program,the Southern California Environmental Association,and the
International Facility Management Association.OC San hosted the American Water Works
Association ACE24 Conference,providing a tour of GWRS.We also hosted the first national Isle
Technology Approval Group,updating them on the Supercritical Water Oxidation project.Additionally,
staff presented to a Biosolids community group.In total we reached approximately 1,400 people for
the month. Details can be found in the Outreach Report.
Internal Communication
In June,there were 51 posts on the employee intranet -The San Box,and four weekly emails were
distributed on relevant topics.Additionally,the employee newsletter,The Pipeline,was published at
the end of June.
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Construction Outreach Update
Outreach efforts continue for OC San construction activities throughout the service area.Projects
are ongoing in Fountain Valley,Costa Mesa,Buena Park,Anaheim,Newport Beach,Rossmoor,and
within both of our treatment plants.Website updates,email text alerts,and direct notifications
continue to be distributed as the projects progress.Details on each project can be found at
www.ocsan.gov/construction.
70th Anniversary Open House
OC San’s Community Open House took place on Saturday,June 8.The event welcomed 1,300
visitors to learn about the essential services we provide and how they too can become environmental
stewards.OC San was joined by several agencies from across the county to showcase their
contributions to the community.Various entertainment and performance groups from local schools
also joined this special event.XXXXXXXXXXXX
Headquarters Move In
The first week of June,OC San administrative staff moved into the new Headquarters building.This
move consolidated over 300 staff members into one building, allowing for easier collaboration.
OC San Receives Award
OC San hosted the first national Isle Technology Approval Group and was acknowledged with the
2024 Audacity award as part of the Trailblazer Award for its innovative approaches in wastewater
treatment and resource recovery.The award recognized OC San’s commitment to pioneering
solutions that set new standards in the industry.
Local Legislative and Governmental Support
Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors (WPAA)continues to provide support to OC San.A monthly
report is attached to this Agenda Report.Activities to note include monitoring various City Council
agendas of each of OC San’s member agencies and highlighting issues and items of relevance to
OC San.
Activities in July:
OC San Connection Community Newsletter
The summer issue of OC San’s community newsletter was distributed in July.It features a recap on
the 70th Anniversary Open House,our new Headquarters building,updates on infrastructure projects,
and more.The newsletter is sent electronically to about 4,500 readers and shared on our social
media platforms.
Member Agency Outreach Toolkit
The summer outreach toolkit was distributed to our member agencies to help spread OC San
messaging across a wider audience.It covers summer topics which include sand in the pipes and
fats,oil,and grease.The toolkit includes graphics,articles for websites and newsletters,and social
media posts.
CEQA
N/A
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All items mentioned are included in OC San’s FY 2022-24 and FY 2024-26 Budgets.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Outreach and Media Report - June 2024
·WPAA Local Public Affairs Report - June 2024
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Outreach and Media
Summary
June 2024
OC San Public Affairs Off ice
Table of Contents
OUTREACH REPORT…………………………………………………………PAGE 1
FACEBOOK POSTINGS ……………………………………………...............PAGE 2
TWITTER POSTINGS …………………………………………………………PAGE 3
INSTAGRAM POSTINGS………………………………………………………PAGE 4
LINKEDIN POSTINGS………………………………………………………....PAGE 5
NEWS ARTICLES……………………………………………………………………………. PAGE 6
Outreach Report June 2024
Date Tours Attendees Tour Guide
6/11/24 Cal State Fullerton Nursing Tour 11 Cortney Light
6/14/24 Custom Pipe Company 7 Charles Falzone
6/20/24 International Facility Management
Association 16 Charles Falzone
6/24/24 Local Resident Tour 9 Eric Halverson
Date Speaking Engagements/Events Attendees Presenter
6/8/24 OC San Open House 1,300
6/12/24 America Water Works Association 100 Rob Thompson/
Lan Wiborg
6/12/24 Biosolids Regional Group 20 Jennifer Cabral
Project Area Outreach Notifications # of People
Reached
Website Posts and
Text Alerts
Anaheim Orange Western Trunk Sewer –
update 200 1 website post
Costa Mesa Airway-Airport Loop Sewer Project –
update 183 1 website post
Cypress Cypress Trunk Sewer – project
introduction 35
Rossmoor Westside Pump Station Enhancement
update 95 1 notification
Seal Beach Seal Beach Pump Station
Replacement update
1 website post/
1 email alert
External
Communications Distribution # of People
Reached
5 Minutes Per
Month OC San’s New Board Leadership 216 Electronic Database
Board Member
Talking Points One 50 Email
Website Posts 6 posts 1.4k views Website
Facebook 14 posts 4.2k reached Social Media
Twitter 8 tweets 902 reached Social Media
Instagram 32 posts 5.9k reached Social Media
LinkedIn 5 posts 8.8k reached Social Media
1
1 notification/ in
person meeting
Post performance - Facebook Pages
Data from 01 Jun, 2024 to 30 Jun, 2024
Sources
Orange County Sanitation DistrictO
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 28, 18:01O TOURS! We love showing everyone around our new building and ESPECIALLY
giving them a tour of our reclamation plant. Thanks to American Society Of
Professional Estimators for visiting us! Visit ocsan.gov to learn about taking a…
19.2%263 250
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 25, 21:26O The OC San Steering Committee Meeting (5 PM) and the Board of Directors
Meeting (6 PM) are happening tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26. Click here to
view the agenda:
3.95%90 76
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 25, 17:58O More than a summer job, a career. Check out our current openings at ocsan.gov/j
obs. #OCSanCareers #CareersInWastewater 5.41%132 111
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 20, 22:52O At OC San, safety is a core value. Today, we conducted an earthquake drill toensure our team is ready for emergencies. Here’s a photo of our dedicatedEvacuation Coordinators who ensure everyone onsite is safely evacuated.…16.72%314 293
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 18, 19:01O 🎈 Drumroll, please! 🥁 Our Open House ra le prize winners have been drawn!
🏆 Check your name and inboxes – you might be the lucky one! 🎁 Thanks formaking our event a blast! 🎈 #OCSanOpenHouse #LuckyWinners #Ra leFun 1.68%142 119
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 14, 20:58O OC San received the Audacity Award! This award recognizes a utility'scontributions over the course of their innovation program journey and those thathave made significant contributions to the water industry through innovation…
😎
12.85%307 288
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 10, 22:00O We are thrilled to announce that Don Cutler will be joining OC San as the newEngineering Design Manager. With over 30 years of experience in water andwastewater, including 7 incredible years at OC San, Don joins in elevating the…10.6%312 283
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 10, 20:04O The OC San Administrative Committee Meeting is happening this week on June
12 at 5 p.m. Click here to view the full agenda:1.12%112 89
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 10, 16:20O Check out Goldens video submission for our Video Contest where he highlightsbeing an OC San Engineer. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to win ourviewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like your favorite. At t…5.15%173 136
Orange County SanitationDistrict
Jun 10, 16:11O Check out this video submission for our Video Contest where they highlight beingan OC San Crane Operator. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to win ourviewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like/heart/react to y…25.57%397 352
Orange County SanitationDistrict
Jun 10, 16:04O Check out Dannys video submission for our Video Contest where he highlightsbeing an OC San Engineer. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to win ourviewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like/heart/react to y…6.61%148 121
Orange County SanitationDistrict
Jun 10, 00:26O Today marks 70 years of OC San. Thank you for coming out to celebrate with us.70 looks good on us. #OCSanOpenHouse City of Fountain Valley - GovernmentCity of Santa Ana - Municipal Government City of Placentia - Government City …16.09%267 230
Orange County SanitationDistrict
Jun 04, 18:28O (Post with no description)7.76%243 219
Orange County SanitationDistrict
Jun 03, 22:50O The OC San Operations Committee Meeting is happening on June 5 at 5 PM.
Click here to view the full agenda:4.4%107 91
DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS REACH
2
Post performance - Twitter
Data from 01 Jun, 2024 to 30 Jun, 2024
Sources
@OCSanDistrict
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 28, 18:01
TOURS! We love showing everyone around our new building and ESPECIALLY
giving them a tour of our reclamation plant. Thanks to the OC branch of
American Society of Professional Estimators for joining us! Visit http://ocsan.go…
13.04%6 46
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 25, 17:58
More than a summer job, a career. Check out our current openings at http://ocsa
n.gov/jobs. #OCSanCareers #CareersInWastewater https://twitter.com/OCSanDi
strict/status/1805661803952652616/video/1
6.67%4 60
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 20, 22:52
At OC San, safety is a core value. Today, we conducted an earthquake drill to
ensure our team is ready for emergencies. Here’s a photo of our dedicated
Evacuation Coordinators who ensure everyone onsite is safely evacuated.…
1.2%1 83
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 18, 19:01
🎈 Drumroll, please! 🥁 Our Open House ra le prize winners have been drawn!
🏆 Check your name and inboxes – you might be the lucky one! 🎁 Thanks formaking our event a blast! 🎈 #OCSanOpenHouse #LuckyWinners #Ra leFun …2%1 50
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 14, 20:58
OC San received the Audacity Award, it recognizes a utility's contributions overthe course of their innovation program journey & those that have madesignificant contributions to the water industry through innovation e orts. Thank…5%3 60
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 10, 22:00
We are thrilled to announce that Don Cutler will be joining OC San as the newEngineering Design Manager. With over 30 years of experience in water andwastewater, including 7 incredible years at OC San, Don joins in elevating the…6.41%5 78
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 10, 00:27
Today marks 70 years of OC San. Thank you for coming out to celebrate with us.70 looks good on us. #OCSanOpenHouse https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1799961607507784016/video/1 11.81%17 144
@OCSanDistrict
Jun 04, 18:28 https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1798059165254078755/photo/1 10.75%10 93
DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE ENGAGEMENTS IMPRESSIONS
3
Post performance - Instagram Business
Data from 01 Jun, 2024 to 30 Jun, 2024
Sources
ocsandistrictO
ocsandistrict
Jun 28, 18:01O TOURS! We love showing everyone around our new building and ESPECIALLY
giving them a tour of our reclamation plant. Visit ocsan.gov to learn about taking
a tour!
14.75%231 30 217
ocsandistrict
Jun 25, 17:57O More than a summer job, a career. Check out our current openings at ocsan.gov/j
obs. #OCSanCareers #CareersInWastewater 7.25%0 9 138
ocsandistrict
Jun 20, 22:52O At OC San, safety is a core value. Today, we conducted an earthquake drill to
ensure our team is ready for emergencies. Here’s a photo of our dedicated
Evacuation Coordinators who ensure everyone onsite is safely evacuated.…
8.85%250 19 226
ocsandistrict
Jun 18, 19:01O 🎈 Drumroll, please! 🥁 Our Open House ra le prize winners have been drawn!
🏆 Check your name and inboxes – you might be the lucky one! 🎁 Thanks formaking our event a blast! 🎈 #OCSanOpenHouse #LuckyWinners #Ra leFun 5.46%206 9 183
ocsandistrict
Jun 14, 20:58O OC San received the Audacity Award! This award recognizes a utility'scontributions over the course of their innovation program journey and those thathave made significant contributions to the water industry through innovation…
😎
6.49%257 14 231
ocsandistrict
Jun 10, 22:00O We are thrilled to announce that Don Cutler will be joining OC San as the newEngineering Design Manager. With over 30 years of experience in water andwastewater, including 7 incredible years at OC San, Don joins in elevating the…3.56%624 18 506
ocsandistrict
Jun 10, 19:54O So glad we got to have our friends from @midwaycitysanitarydistrict join us for
the Open House 0%154 0 153
ocsandistrict
Jun 10, 16:20O Check out Goldens video submission for our Video Contest where he highlightsbeing an OC San Engineer. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to win ourviewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like/heart/react to y…17.83%0 576 5,710
ocsandistrict
Jun 10, 16:12O Check out Jenny's video submission for our Video Contest where she highlightsbeing an OC San Crane Operator. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to winour viewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like your favorite.…37.69%0 708 2,884
ocsandistrict
Jun 10, 16:05O Check out Dannys video submission for our Video Contest where he highlightsbeing an OC San Engineer. This is 1 out of 3 videos that are trying to win ourviewer's choice award. Check out the other 2 videos and like your favorite. At t…6.83%0 56 879
ocsandistrict
Jun 09, 23:40O (No description)0%116 0 115
ocsandistrict
Jun 09, 23:39O Today marks 70 years of OC San. Thank you for coming out to celebrate with us.
70 looks good on us. #ocsanopenhouse 10.97%0 49 766
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 22:11O Blown away by @fvrrbattery 🔥 🔥0%108 0 108
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 22:10O Shoutout to @fvproud for coming out to support.0%115 0 115
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 22:06O That’s us!0%123 0 122
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 18:38O (No description)0%145 0 141
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 18:35O (No description)0%144 0 142
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 17:57O (No description)0%145 0 143
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 17:57O (No description)0%154 0 147
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 17:56O (No description)0%149 0 145
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 16:43O A whole schedule of things to do! Come check it out. 18480 bandilier circle,fountain valley, CA 0%142 0 139
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 16:28O (No description)0%163 0 157
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 16:28O (No description)0%165 0 159
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 16:20O The lab has the spirit and water in them!0%166 0 161
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 16:19O Tours are out!!! Seats available in person.0%170 0 164
ocsandistrict
Jun 08, 15:09O The big day is here! OC San Open House. Stop by at 9 am 18480 bandilier
circle, fountain valley, CA 0%180 0 173
ocsandistrict
Jun 07, 23:19O (No description)0%197 0 190
ocsandistrict
Jun 07, 21:26O Taylor wants to know if you’re coming to the Open House?0%211 0 206
ocsandistrict
Jun 05, 18:44O (No description)0%74 0 73
ocsandistrict
Jun 05, 18:43O The new OC San Headquarters has been a long time coming and now that it’shere, we appreciate all the kind words and visitors we’ve had since its opening.To check it out visit the upcoming OC San Open House. Full details at ocsan.g…7.9%0 41 595
ocsandistrict
Jun 05, 18:24O (No description)0%80 0 80
ocsandistrict
Jun 04, 18:28O Not all heroes wear capes... some wear hard hats and go through pipes!Shoutout to our amazing sta for keeping the flow going at OC San.#MysteryOfThePipes #OCSan 8.26%396 26 363
ocsandistrict
Jun 04, 17:20O (No description)0%99 0 98
DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS LIKES REACH
4
Post performance - LinkedIn Pages
Data from 01 Jun, 2024 to 30 Jun, 2024
Sources
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 28, 18:01
TOURS! We love showing everyone around our new building and ESPECIALLY
giving them a tour of our reclamation plant. Thanks to American Society of
Professional Estimators for visiting us! Visit ocsan.gov to learn about taking a…
12.55%2,718 56 0
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 25, 17:58
More than a summer job, a career. Check out our current openings at ocsan.gov/j
obs. #OCSanCareers #CareersInWastewater 9.31%784 5 3
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 20, 22:52
At OC San, safety is a core value. Today, we conducted an earthquake drill to
ensure our team is ready for emergencies. Here’s a photo of our dedicated
Evacuation Coordinators who ensure everyone onsite is safely evacuated.…
6.91%811 21 0
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 14, 20:58
OC San received the Audacity Award! This award recognizes a utility'scontributions over the course of their innovation program journey and those thathave made significant contributions to the water industry through innovation…
😎
9.95%1,075 45 0
Orange County Sanitation
District
Jun 10, 22:00
We are thrilled to announce that Don Cutler will be joining OC San as the newEngineering Design Manager. With over 30 years of experience in water andwastewater, including 7 incredible years at OC San, Don joins in elevating the…7.22%6,893 184 0
DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS REACTIONS SHARES
5
Article Date Source Link
ENR 2024 Water Report: Managers Look to Potable Water
Reuse
6/12/2024 ENR News
https://www.enr.com/articles/58816-enr-2024-
water-report-managers-look-to-potable-water-
reuse
WIFIA funding helps communities address the impacts of
climate change 6/14/2024
American City and
County
https://www.americancityandcounty.com/202
4/06/14/wifia-funding-helps-communities-
address-the-impacts-of-climate-change/
OC San Orange County Sanitation District Educational
Open House Tour - YouTube 6/17/2024 You Tube
OC San Orange County Sanitation District
Educational Open House Tour - YouTube
OC Sanitation District Announces New Board Leadership 6/24/2024 Fullerton Observer
https://fullertonobserver.com/2024/06/24/oc-
sanitation-district-announces-new-board-
leadership/
Orange County Sanitation District Elects Ryan Gallagher
and Jon Dumitru as Chairman and Vice-Chairman 6/25/2024 Waste 360
https://www.waste360.com/industry-
insights/orange-county-sanitation-district-
elects-ryan-gallagher-and-jon-dumitru-as-
chairman-and-vice-chairman
Water At 4 South OC Beaches Have 'Illness-Inducing'
Bacteria Levels 6/27/2024 The Patch
https://patch.com/california/lagunaniguel-
danapoint/5-south-oc-beachs-ocean-waters-
measure-high-bacteria-levels
Media Articles for June
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Whittingham PAA, LLC
31441 Santa Margarita Parkway, Suite A181 ▪ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 280-9181 ▪ peter@whittinghampaa.com
TO: Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors DATE: June 27, 2024
SUBJECT: Local Legislative Report
The month of June has been highlighted by a variety of noteworthy events in Orange County. Following is a few of the more notable developments and issues of the month:
• The Orange County Board of Supervisors continued to conduct interviews of candidates to replace current Chief Executive Officer Frank Kim, whose last day
in the position will be July 11. No successor has been named, and since the next Board of Supervisors meeting where all five Supervisors are scheduled to be present will not be until August, an interim CEO will likely be named over the
next several days. The next CEO will take the helm of the County, overseeing 16,000 employees and a $9.5 billion budget.
• The Orange County Grand Jury released a report entitled, “Emerging Opportunities in South County Water/Wastewater Systems,” which focused on
Santa Margarita Water District’s assumption of water and wastewater services for the City of San Juan Capistrano and the interagency dialogue and negotiations at South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA). The Grand Jury recommended that LAFCO research the implementation of post-consolidation reviews 24 months after agency reorganizations, and also recommended the
formation of a task force by January 1, 2025 of the seven SOCWA member agencies to study the transformation of SOCWA and prepare a report on the future of wastewater services in south Orange County.
• Aldo Schindler began his tenure June 10 as City Manager for the City of Tustin. Mr. Schindler has served most recently in a similar capacity for the City of Artesia, CA, and has more than 20 years of experience with a number of cities
and agencies in L.A. County.
• The County of Orange and cities across Orange County adopted budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year, keeping one eye on budget negotiations in Sacramento that will necessitate slashing programs and imposing new taxes on businesses to address a $46.8 billion deficit.
2
• The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board approved Rule 317.1 at its June 7th Governing Board meeting. PR 317.1 was spurred by the U.S. EPA’s revocation of the region’s attainment of the 8-hour Ozone standard
for 1997 and 2008. Rule 317.1 establishes annual penalty fees for 320 Title V permit facilities in the region, including Orange County Sanitation District’s Fountain Valley
and Huntington Beach facilities, the Disneyland Resort, Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, and Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.
As part of our scope of work, Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors (WPAA) has monitored the various City Council agendas of each of the District’s members and
highlighted issues and items of relevance to OC San. Of note, many cities considered and adopted their respective seven-year CIP, including street resurfacing plans. It is a pleasure to work with you and to represent the Orange County Sanitation District.
Sincerely,
Peter Whittingham
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3727 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No.OC SAN 24-XX entitled:“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District Approving Benefit Adjustments for At-Will Executive Management Team
Employees Commencing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025”.
BACKGROUND
There are seven EMT at-will employees who provide leadership,strategic direction,and department
oversight for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San).These at-will employees are in the
following job classifications:
·Assistant General Manager
·Director of Communications
·Director of Engineering
·Director of Environmental Services
·Director of Finance
·Director of Human Resources
·Director of Operations & Maintenance
The General Manager is recommending benefit changes effective the first pay period in July 2024,
for a total annual cost increase in the amount of $54,000, as follows:
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Benefit Type Current Benefit Proposed Change Current
Cost
(Annual)
Cost
Increase
(Annual)
457(b) Deferred
Compensation -
Matching
Employer
Contribution
OC San matching
contribution for an
amount not to exceed
$300 per month for
EMT employees
assigned to the classic
open (B) or PEPRA
(U) retirement plans
Increase to an amount
not to exceed $500
per month, change
eligibility to apply to all
EMT employees
$7,200 $28,800
Technology
Allowance
N/A $100 per month for
eligible technology-
related items and
services
$0 $8,400
Auto Allowance $500 per month Increase to $600 per
month
$36,000 $8,400
Wellness
Stipend
N/A $100 per month for
eligible physical and
mental wellness
expenses
$0 $8,400
Total $43,200 $54,000
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Offer competitive compensation and benefits
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
·Maintain positive employer-employee relations
PROBLEM
OC San competes with other agencies to attract and retain talent.The current labor market provides
many opportunities for highly qualified candidates and OC San must adapt and remain competitive to
ensure it is an employer of choice.Providing competitive pay and benefits compared to the labor
market is key to supporting the ability to attract and retain top talent,especially at the highly impactful
executive leadership level.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No.OC SAN 24-XX authorizing benefit changes for at-will EMT employees
effective as of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to strengthen their total compensation package and assist the
organization with attracting and retaining employees in these critical positions.
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TIMING CONCERNS
Salary and benefit changes generally take effect with the fiscal year in alignment with the budget.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Not taking timely action on benefit adjustments for unrepresented,at-will EMT employees,may
impact attraction and retention of key personnel.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
September 2022 -adopted Resolution No.OC SAN 22-27,entitled,“A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit Adjustments for
Unrepresented Executive Management Team Employees for Fiscal Years 2022/2023,2023/2024,
and 2024/2025”.
September 2019 -adopted Resolution No.OCSD 19-13 entitled,"A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases,salary range
adjustments,and a minor increase to 457(b)matching contributions for At-Will Executive
Management Team employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020,Fiscal Year 2020/2021,and Fiscal Year
2021/2022",authorizing the General Manager to implement increases consisting of a 3%salary
range adjustment annually and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5%merit increase
annually based on job performance as determined by the General Manager,not to exceed Step 5 of
the corresponding salary range,commencing in the first pay period of July 2019 fo Fiscal Year
2019/2020.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with the authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance.This item has
been budgeted (Budget FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26,Section 5,Page 5,Operating Budget)and the
budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
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OC SAN 24-XX-1
RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 24-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING BENEFIT
ADJUSTMENTS FOR AT-WILL EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
EMPLOYEES COMMENCING ON FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, there are seven (7) executive management team at-will employees at
the Orange County Sanitation District (“OC San”) who provide executive leadership,
strategic direction, and department oversight for OC San; and
WHEREAS, OC San is committed to remaining competitive and an employer of
choice in a tight labor market to attract and retain highly qualified talent in these key
leadership positions that are critical to the success of the agency; and
WHEREAS, executive management team employees serve at-will under the
direction of the General Manager, and based on the nature of their employment status,
may be terminated at any time by OC San with or without cause.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following changes to
benefits for Executive Management Team members, which shall become effective the
first pay period of July 2024:
Increase OC San’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation matching employer
contribution to an amount not to exceed $500 a month.
Increase auto allowance to $600 a month.
A technology allowance in the amount of $100 a month.
A wellness stipend in the amount of $100 a month.
That the General Manager, or his designee, is authorized to implement the changes to
benefits approved herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held July
24, 2024.
________________________________
Ryan P. Gallagher
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OC SAN 24-XX-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 24-XX was passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 24th of July 2024, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 24th of July 2024.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3704 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Orange County Sanitation District v. Robert M. Jackson, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case
No.30-2024-01379706-CU-OR-CJC.
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
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package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: July 24, 2024
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on July 24, 2024 for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the Orange County Sanitation District is a party. The title of the case is Orange County Sanitation District v. Robert M. Jackson, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01379706-CU-OR-CJC. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Respectfully submitted,
SCOTT C. SMITH
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3709 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:CS-2
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Jose Salcido,Workers’Compensation Claim,Workers Compensation Appeals Board,Case No.
ADJ14774129.
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
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·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: July 24, 2024
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on July 24, 2024 for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation (an adjudicatory proceeding) to which the Orange County Sanitation District is a party. The title of the matter is Jose Salcido, Workers’
Compensation Claim, Workers Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ14774129. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Respectfully submitted,
SCOTT C. SMITH
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3705 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:CS-3
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
BKK Working Group, et al. v. Albertsons Companies, Inc., et al., United States District Court Central
District of California, Court Case No.2:18-CV-05836-MWF(PLAx).
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: July 24, 2024
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on July 24, 2024 for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the Orange County Sanitation District is a party. The title of the case is BKK Working Group, et al. v. Albertsons Companies, Inc., et
al., United States District Court Central District of California, Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05836-MWF(PLAx). The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Respectfully submitted,
SCOTT C. SMITH
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3734 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:CS-4
FROM:Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)
(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: General Manager
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: July 24, 2024
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on July 24, 2024 for the purpose of conducting the annual public employee performance evaluation of the Orange County Sanitation District General Manager. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Respectfully submitted, SCOTT C. SMITH
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2024-3738 Agenda Date:7/24/2024 Agenda Item No:CS-5
FROM:Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Agency Designated Representatives: Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher & Board Vice-Chairman Jon
Dumitru
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-6561
scott.smith@bbklaw.com
18101 Von Karman Avenue.Suite 1000.Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From: General Counsel
Date: July 24, 2024
Re: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on July 24, 2024 for the purpose of a conference with its labor negotiators regarding the Orange County Sanitation District General Manager’s compensation. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government
Code section 54957.6. Respectfully submitted, SCOTT C. SMITH
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
APWA American Public Works
Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MOU Memorandum of
Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy
Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board
CARB California Air Resources
Board NGOs Non-Governmental
Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
CASA California Association of
Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research
Institute SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CIP Capital Improvement
Program OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care
Agency SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction
Services Agreement
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids
gpd gallons per day PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment
Federation
ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act
LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission PSA Professional Services
Agreement WRDA Water Resources
Development Act
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater.
BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water.
BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used
as a fuel.
BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for
commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater.
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants.
DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”).
GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS
process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects.
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon).
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents.
PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment.
SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) – Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and
regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry.
SECONDARY TREATMENT – Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
SLUDGE – Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) – The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them.
URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.