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1 Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee December 13, 2017

2 Discussion Calendar AGENDA ITEM 1 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 MEETING

3 Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the September 20, 2017 meeting

4 Discussion Calendar AGENDA ITEM PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE Presenter: Amanda Carr, County of Orange

5 Discussion Calendar Approve the proposed 2018 meeting dates of March 21, June 20, September 19, and December 19

6 Recommended Action Review, Comment, and Approve

7 Discussion Calendar AGENDA ITEM 3 OVERVIEW OF THE DRAFT FINAL OC PLAN - INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY Presenters, Marsha Westropp, Orange County Water District and Jenna Voss, County of Orange

8 THE OC PLAN: Integrated Regional Water Management for North THE & Central OC Orange PLAN: County Integrated Regional Water Management for North & Central Orange County Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee December 13, 2017 Marsha Westropp Orange County Water District

9 The OC Plan Purpose: Collaborate to identify water resource needs Develop goals to improve management of water Evaluate projects to be built In order to increase regional self-reliance and improve the quality of life in Orange County

10 Timetable Draft plan posted to Orange County website on 11/8/17 Comments accepted until 12/20/17 Request for projects to be included in the plan: early 2018 Final plan complete: March 2018

11 Watershed Management Areas County of Orange created 3 Watershed Management Areas (WMAs) in 2003 The OC Plan covers the North and Central WMAs

12 Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1: Intro and Governance Section 2: Regional Description Section 3: Goals, Objectives, Strategies Section 4: Regional Water Management Section 5: Projects Section 6: Implementation

13 Governance Regional Water Management Group: County of Orange OCWD OCSD Function: Sign agreement to be responsible for plan implementation Provide funding when needed

14 Governance Advisory Committee: Orange County OCSD OCWD Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee Function: Partner with RWMG and provide staff support Day-to-day implementation activities

15 Governance Stakeholder Group: All watershed stakeholders Function: Direct plan development Determine goals, objectives and strategies Create project prioritization process

16 Governance Planning Group & Ad Hoc Working Groups Function: Support continued involvement of stakeholders in plan implementation

17 Section 2: Regional Description Successful Collaborations Peters Canyon Wash Channel Water Capture and Reuse Pipeline Cities of Irvine & Tustin, County & OCFCD, IRWD, CalTrans, OCWD, OCSD Orange County Reliability Study: plan for future water supplies MWDOC, cities, OCWD Fletcher Basin: new groundwater recharge basin OC Flood Control, OCWD Baker Treatment Plant: potable water for IRWD area IRWD,???

18 Section 3: Goals, Objectives, Strategies Provide adequate & reliable water supplies Protect & enhance water quality Restore ecosystems & improve native habitat Integrate flood management Improve the quality of life in OC Address climate change

19 Section 3: Goals, Objectives, Strategies - Example Goal: Protect & Enhance Water Quality Objective WQ-1: Improve water quality consistent with Basin Plan Strategies: Meet NPDES and TMDL regulatory requirements Attain water quality standards in fresh & marine environments Expand use of water quality treatment systems with focus on regional projects

20 Section 4: Regional Water Management

21 Section 5: Projects Stakeholder group determined weights for each goal & strategy to rank proposed projects* Table 5-1 Basis for Goals and Strategies Weighting and Scoring for Project Prioritization Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Weight Strategy Score Goal Range 1-5 (GW) n/a Objectives Listed (not weighted) Strategies Listed Range 1-5 (SW) GW x SW CW Range 1-5 TBD at Project Submission Total Points Strategy Score x CW This repeats for each of the six goals and related strategies GW = Goal Weight SW = Strategy Weight CW = Calibration Weight *Section 5.2 & Appendices G & E

22 Section 5: Projects - example Goals and Objectives Weight Goal 1. Provide Adequate and Reliable Water Supplies 4.6 WS-1: Meet projected increase in water demands Increase local potable water supplies 4.4 Increase recycled water supplies to offset potable water 4.1 Sustainably manage groundwater resources 4.7 Maximize water conservation and water use efficiency strategies and efforts 3.9 Reduce the vulnerability of water systems to interruptions & effects of climate change 4.3 Optimize use of imported water in times of surplus 3.6 Replace potable water supply lost due to groundwater contamination 3.7 Goal 2. Protect and Enhance Water Quality 4.6 WQ-1: Improve water quality consistent with the Basin Plan Meet NPDES and TMDL water quality regulatory requirements 4.7 Attain water quality standards in fresh and marine environments 4.3 Expand the use of water quality treatment systems with a focus on regional projects 3.7 WQ-2: Maintain groundwater quality to protect water supplies and ensure reliability Protect and improve groundwater quality, consistent with beneficial uses 4.9 Clean up groundwater contamination 4.1

23 Data Management & Website Overview

24 Section 6: Implementation Data Management/plan performance New county website for North and Central Orange County IRWM program

25 Future Options Continue participating in IRWM program as a part of the SAWPA OWOW Plan Elect to submit application to Department of Water Resources to become a separate Region within the Santa Ana Funding Area

26 Recommended Action Receive and file

27 Discussion Calendar AGENDA ITEM 4 WASTE REDUCTION CAMPAIGN AN INVITATION FROM SIERRA CLUB Presenter Hoiyin Ip, Sierra Club

28 Trash Reduction: What Can We Learn from the Drought Hoiyin Ip December 13, 2017

29 Year Number Installed Capital Cost O & M Cost Total Cost Annual Cost Per Capita $ 367, $ 156, $ 524, $ $ 367, $ 313, $ 681, $ $ 367, $ 470, $ 838, $ $ 367, $ 627, $ 995, $ $ 367, $ 784, $ 1,152, $ $ 367, $ 941, $ 1,309, $ $ 367, $ 1,098, $ 1,466, $ $ 367, $ 1,255, $ 1,623, $ $ 367, $ 1,412, $ 1,780, $ $ 364, $ 1,568, $ 1,933, $ 7.97 TOTAL 4587 $ 3,669, $ 8,632, $ 12,302, City of Irvine Trash Service: $4,000,000 Storm Drain Cleaning: $ 355, Month Total: $4,355,217 Estimated Compliance Cost for Track 1 (2015 Data) Less Trash = Less Cost City of Newport Beach Actual Data

30 Water Campaign Trash Campaign Serve on Request: Utensils (Long Beach) Straws Napkins To-Go Packages: Do you need a bag? (BP from restaurant) Reusable w/logo or compostable containers/cups (Bay Area) Incentive for bring-your-own Sign on City Vehicles Trash Bin Half Full For the Holidays Sign on Streets OCEAN FRIENDLY CITY Make It a Habit to Say No to Single Use Plastic. It Is the OC Lifestyle.

31 Let s Work Together Cities City events: zero waste, start with single-use plastic free Education -> policy change Water Districts CA s most successful campaign runner/trainer WD events: zero waste, start with single-use plastic free Chambers of Commerce Many events & venues Diversity in participants Eco-friendly restaurants/coffee shops/hotels Share best practices Take the lead Regional Water Board, CalRecycle, CR&R, WM, etc

32 A Step Now: Bottled Water

33 Legal Commitment to Zero Waste San Francisco 100% by 2020 Oakland 100% by 2020 San Jose 100% by 2022 San Diego 100% by 2040 Los Angeles 97% by 2030 Zero Waste in Our Watershed? Who can do what and when?

34 Recommended Action Receive and file

35 Consent Calendar AGENDA ITEM 5 EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT Amanda Carr, County of Orange

36 Current Organization

37 Reorganization in Process

38 Reorganization in Process

39 Reorganization in Process

40 Reorganization in Process

41 Consent Calendar AGENDA ITEM 6 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

42 Consent Calendar AGENDA ITEM 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS

43 AGENDA ITEM 8 ADJOURNMENT

44 Next Meeting Date March 21, 2018