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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 9, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 9, 2015 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Executive-
Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to order by Director Collett
at 4:03 p.m. The meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the
District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in
Placentia, California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Ric Collett, Chair Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
OTHER ATTENDEES
Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Ian Delzer, Associate, Townsend Public Affairs (Arrived at 4:06 p.m.)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.2. Community Engagement and Public Outreach
Mr. Micalizzi provided a report regarding his attendance at various
community meetings and events. He noted that he would be providing a
presentation regarding the statewide drought to a local women's
organization later this same evening.
Mr. Delzer joined the meeting at this time.
4.1. Status of Legislative Affairs
Mr. Delzer provided an overview of various legislative issues including
Governor Brown's proposed budget, allocation priorities for Proposition 1
funds, and potential Integrated Regional Water Management grant
opportunities. Mr. Delzer then responded to questions from the
Committee regarding proposed legislation related to recycled water and
groundwater cleanup. Mr. Micalizzi provided a report on staff's meeting
with Townsend Public Affairs which occurred the week prior.
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Mr. Delzer left the meeting at this time.
4.3. Drought Update (Verbal Report)
Mr. Marcantonio reported on the status of the statewide drought and
current water supply conditions.
Mr. Micalizzi noted that the District's website was undergoing a redesign
and that an analytics report would be provided at the next meeting. He
also provided a summary of a few notable water waste reports recently
received.
Director Beverage commented on a recent news clip he had seen of
Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager for MWDSC, talking about the
drought. He suggested that staff look into obtaining a copy of the
interview for promotional purposes. Mr. Micalizzi stated that he would
request a copy for potential placement on the District's website.
4.4. Legal and Labor Counsel's Monthly Summary Billings (Verbal Report)
The Committee had no questions or comments regarding these reports.
Mr. Kidman provided a brief report regarding the status of litigation related
to the Freeway Complex Fire to which the District is no longer a party. Mr.
Kidman also noted that he would be providing a presentation related to
this litigation in regards to inverse condemnation at the ACWA Spring
Conference in May.
4.5. Directors and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report
The Committee reviewed the reports and staff responded to questions
related to the current and future budgeted amounts for meeting and travel
expenses.
4.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Mr. Marcantonio noted that staff had received a request from EOCWD for
a letter of support from the Board related to its reorganization application
to OCLAFCO for local sewer service. An item regarding this matter has
been placed on the agenda for the next regular Board meeting. Mr.
Marcantonio then briefly commented on a recent sewer leak.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m. The next Executive-
Administrative-Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Monday, March 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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