File #: 2021-1982    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Non-Consent Status: Filed
File created: 11/9/2021 In control: LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
On agenda: 11/17/2021 Final action: 11/17/2021
Title: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
Sponsors: Jim Herberg
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. ENS Legislative Update, 3. Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS, 4. TPA Legislative Update, 5. State Legislative Matrix - TPA, 6. Grant Matrix 2021-2022, 7. Presentation - ENS Update, 8. Presentation - TPA Update
Related files: 2021-1899
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager

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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

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RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2021.
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BACKGROUND

The Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating OC San's legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking Local, State, and Federal funding for projects and programs. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative and grant activities.

RELEVANT STANDARDS

* Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
* Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities

PROBLEM

Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware 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 OC San's legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento.



RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION

If we do not work with Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry as a whole. Additionally, a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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