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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXEC-ADMIN-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 8:00 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director John W. Summerfield, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director William R. Mills Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on
which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for
their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda.
Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District.
Comments are limited to five minutes.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to
formal committee action.
2.1. ACWA Region 10 Election of Officers and Board Members for 2010-2011 Term
Recommendation: That the Committee consider the ACWA Region 10 candidates
for election and provide direction to staff.
2.2. ACWA Committee Appointment Nominees for 2010-2011 Term
Recommendation: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors nominate
William R. Mills, Director, for appointment to the ACWA Groundwater Committee
and Arthur G. Kidman, Legal Counsel for appointment to the ACWA Legal Affairs
Committee.
2.3. Input for Development of the Orange County Board of Supervisors' 2010 Legislative
Platform
Recommendation: That the Committee consider suggestions for the Orange County
Board of Supervisors'2010 legislative platform and provide direction to staff.
2.4. Reschedule Board Meetings
Recommendation: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors approve
and authorize the General Manager to reschedule the Board meetings as follows:
. Reschedule the Board meeting on November 26, 2009 to Wednesday,
November 25, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
. Reschedule the Board meeting on December 24, 2009 to Wednesday,
December 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
That the Committee also recommend that the Board of Directors consider
rescheduling the Board meeting on October 22, 2009 at the request of Director
Armstrong.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar
items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda
may also include items for information only.
3.1. Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates
3.2. Report on Grant Activities - Townsend Public Affairs
3.3. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Billing Report
3.4. Public Attendance at Board of Directors Meetings
3.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The next regular meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee will
be held October 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Items Distributed to the Committee Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items
and are distributed to a majority of the Committee less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available
for public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA
92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's
internet website accessible at http://www.ylwd.com/.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be
able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714-701-3020, or writing to Yorba
Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and
the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the
District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should
make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation.
ITEM NO. 2.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009 Budgeted: N/A
Total Budget: N/A
To: Executive-Administrative- Cost Estimate: N/A
Organizational Committee
Funding Source: N/A
From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Account No: N/A
Manager
Job No: N/A
Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Dept: Administration
Manager
Reviewed by Legal: N/A
Prepared By: Annie Alexander, Executive CEQA Compliance: N/A
Secretary
Subject: ACWA Region 10 Election of Officers and Board Members for 2010-2011 Term
SUMMARY:
ACWA's ten regions were established to provide geographic balance and representation by its
membership throughout the state. Region 10 encompasses both Orange and San Diego counties
and its board members are elected to represent the issues, concerns and needs of this region. The
District is entitled to cast one vote for each of the Region 10 positions (Chair, Vice Chair and five
members of the Board).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee consider the ACWA Region 10 candidates for election and provide direction to
staff.
DISCUSSION:
The Region 10 Chair and Vice Chair will serve on ACWA's Board of Directors for the next two year
term of office beginning January 1, 2010. Additionaly, the newly elected Chair and Vice Chair will
make the Region 10 committee appoinment recommendations to the ACWA President for the 2010-
2011 term. Also, either the Chair or Vice Chair will hold a seat on the ACWA Finance Committee.
The Region 10 ballot is attached and includes the individuals recommended by the Region 10
Nomination Committee or an option to vote for individual candidates for Chair, Vice Chair and five
members of the Board. The appropriate voting delegate for our agency must complete the ballot.
The Board President must then sign the ballot indicating approval of the ballot. The completed ballot
will need to be returned to ACWA by September 30, 2009.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S):
The District has participated in previous ACWA Region 10 elections.
ATTACHMENTS:
ACWA Region 10 Election.pdf =;orrespondence and Ballot Backup Material
Association of California Water Agencies
August 7, 2009
TO: ACWA REGION 10 MEMBER AGENCY BOARD PRESIDENT
FROM: TIFFANY GIAMMONA, ACWA REGIONAL AFFAIRS
REPRESENTATIVE
SUBJECT: REGION 10 ELECTION FOR THE 2010-2011 TERM
It is time to elect the 2010-2011 ACWA Region 10 officers and board members who
will represent and serve the members of Region 10. Enclosed, you will find the
official ballot which includes the Region 10 Nominating Committee's recommended
slate as well as individual candidates running for the Region 10 Board.
Your agency is entitled to cast only one vote. Please review the enclosed ballot
and have your agency's authorized representative cast its vote for the slate as
recommended by the Region 10 Nominating Committee or cast its vote for a Region
10 chair, vice chair and three to five board members.
Return the ballot to ACWA by SEPTEMBER 30, 2009*
Attention: Katie Dahl, ACWA Region Coordinator
Please e-mail to katiedgacwa.com or fax to 916-561-7124 or mail to:
Association of California Water Agencies
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
*Ballots received after September 30 will not be accepted.
REMEMBER, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Region 10 board members are elected
to represent the issues, concerns and needs of your region. The Region 10 chair and
vice chair will serve on ACWA's board of directors for the next two year-term of office
beginning January 1, 2010. Additionally, the newly elected chair and vice chair will
make the Region 10 committee appointment recommendations to the ACWA president
for the 2010-2011 term. Also, either the chair or vice chair will hold a seat on the
ACWA Finance Committee.
If you have questions, please contact me at tiff anyg c@ acwa.com or call me at 916-
441-4545. Thank you for your careful consideration and participation in the Region
10 election process.
Enclosure: ACWA Region 10 Ballot
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Information recommended slate below.
Chair:
Please return completed ballot Peer Swan, Irvine Ranch Water District
Vice Chair:
by September 30, 2009 Keith Lewinger, Fallbrook Public Utility District
E-mail: katied@acwa.com Board Members:
Fax: 916-551-7124 Jan Debay, Orange County Water District
Mail: ACWA Saundra Jacobs, Santa Margarita Water District
910 K Street, Suite 100 Darrell W. Gentry, Vallecitos Water District
Sacramento, CA 95814 Richard L. Vasquez, Vista Irrigation District
General Voting Instructions: Region 10 Individual Board Candidate Nominations
1. Please complete your agency ❑ I do not concur with the Region 10 Nominating Committee's
recommended slate. I will vote for individual candidates
information. The authorized below as indicated.
representative is determined
by your agency in accordance Candidates for Chair: (Choose one)
with your agency's policies and ❑ Saundra Jacobs, Santa Margarita Water District
procedures. Region 10 Rules ❑ Peer Swan, Irvine Ranch Water District
and Regulations "require the Candidates for Vice Chair: (Choose one)
Board President's signature ❑ Darrell W. Gentry, Vallecitos Water District
for approval." ❑ Keith Lewinger, Fallbrook Public Utility District
2. You may either vote for Candidates for Board Members: (Max of 5 choices)
the slate recommended by ❑ Jan Debay, Orange County Water District
the Region 10 Nominating ❑ Saundra Jacobs, Santa Margarita Water District
Committee or vote for ❑ Darrell W. Gentry, Vallecitos Water District
individual region board ❑ Peer Swan, Irvine Ranch Water District
members. Please mark the ❑ Richard L. Vasquez, Vista Irrigation District
appropriate box to indicate
your decision.
AGENCY NAME
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
BOARD PRE5IDENT SIGNATURE
DATE
ITEM NO. 2.2
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009 Budgeted: N/A
Total Budget: N/A
To: Executive-Administrative- Cost Estimate: N/A
Organizational Committee
Funding Source: N/A
From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Account No: N/A
Manager
Job No: N/A
Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Dept: Administration
Manager
Reviewed by Legal: N/A
Prepared By: Annie Alexander, Executive CEQA Compliance: N/A
Secretary
Subject: ACWA Committee Appointment Nominees for 2010-2011 Term
SUMMARY:
Committees are an integral part of ACWA's activities and policy development. The end of the
current committee term is in December 2009 and ACWA has requested nominations from its
membership.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors nominate William R. Mills, Director, for
appointment to the ACWA Groundwater Committee and Arthur G. Kidman, Legal Counsel for
appointment to the ACWA Legal Affairs Committee.
DISCUSSION:
ACWA has requested nominations for consideration for upcoming committee appointments for the
2010-2011 term. Attached are descriptions of each of the committee's purposes and responsibilities
including the number and location of meetings held each year.
Current committee members must stand again for reappointment by completing and submitting to
ACWA the attached committee consideration form by September 30, 2009.
Compensation for Directors is set at $150 per meeting with a limit of 10 meetings per month.
Directors and staff will be reimbursed for actual costs to attend activities not to exceed: $750 for
round trip travel, $400 per night for lodging, $50 per day for meals and $50 per day for actual and
necessary expenses. Costs will vary according to the ACWA committee selected.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S):
Director Mills is currently serving on the ACWA Groundwater Committee and Mr. Kidman on the
ACWA Legal Affairs Committee.
ATTACHMENTS:
ACWA Committee Nominations.pdf . _
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Association of California Water Agencies
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August 4, 2009
TO: MEMBER AGENCY BOARD PRESIDENT'S
MEMBER AGENCY GENERAL 11IANAGER'S
FROM: GLEN PETERSON, ACWA PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: ACWA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT NOMINEES FOR THE
2010-2011 TERM
PLEASE RESPOND BY SEPTEMBER 301 2009
Committees are an integral part of ACWA's activities and policy development. The end of the
current committee term is fast approaching and it is time again to request committee nominations
from ACWA members. New officers (President/Vice President) will be elected at the fall
conference, so it is time to prepare to reconstitute all committees for the 2010-2011 term.
In submitting names for consideration, please do so with the understanding that committees need
active, involved individuals able to expend the time and provide their expertise if appointed.
Please keep in mind, that the district is responsible for all costs associated with the
participation of their representative on committees.
An important part in helping committees to be as effective as possible is attendance. ACWA's
bylaws state, "Two consecutive, unexcused absences from an ACWA limited committee shall
constitute a resignation and a replacement will be named as soon as possible." Also, those with a
record of repeated, excused absences will be reviewed and considered for replacement.
The following information is enclosed in this packet.
• Current agency committee representation (if you receive a blank report, this indicates
your agency has no committee representation)
• Committee attendance records (only for limited committees)
• Summary of ACWA's Committee Purposes and Responsibilities
• Committee consideration form (before you begin, please make extra copies)
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Committee Appointments
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• Sample committee consideration form
• Committee Timeline
All correspondence and forms regarding committee appointments must be in the ACWA office
no later than September 30, 2009 to be eligible for consideration. Please contact Kelly Smith at
(916) 441-4545 or kellys@acwa.com, if you have any questions concerning the committee
appointment process.
We appreciate your timely attention to this matter.
Enclosures
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ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• One at the Sacramento office between conferences
• One at a member agencies site between conferences
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The purpose of the ACWA Communications Committee is to develop and make
recommendations to the Board of Director's and association staff regarding
comprehensive internal and external communications/public affairs programs.
Programs are crafted to support ACWA and its members' positions on legislative,
regulatory, and policy issues.
The committee is responsible for developing and updating a comprehensive
communications plan for ACWA. The committee promotes the development and
` implementation of sound public infonnation and education programs and
practices among member agencies. It prepares materials that can be duplicated
or used by member agencies for their local public information/education efforts.
As a member of the committee, you will be enrolled as an active participant in
ACWA's Outreach Program. The committee also provides guidance to ACWA's
Communications Department.
ENERGY COMMITTEE -STANDING/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 2 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
The purpose of the Energy Committee is to work with staff in developing and
making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding:
• Programs to assure an adequate power supply for member agencies,
including energy, availability, pricing, distribution and hydro generation
• Policy recommendations relating to the development of new power
sources
• Recommended positions regarding state and federal legislation to the
State Legislative and Federal Affairs Committees
• Assistance with the development, direction and work associated with
representation before the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies dealing with
energy
• Educate members on all energy matters having impact on their operations
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ACWA COMMITTEES •
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PAGE 2
FEDERAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - ,STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• Two between conferences (Jan & Sept) in the Sacramento office
The Federal Affairs Committee coordinates with other ACWA committees
regarding their input on any issues directly related to federal issues before both
Congress and the Federal administrative branches. As a member of the
committee, you will be enrolled as an active participant in ACWA's Outreach
Program.
The committee currently has four separate subcommittees. Committee members
have the opportunity to sign-up for as many of the subcommittees as they want,
plus being supplemented by other members with interest in a focused area. The
subcommittees with areas of responsibility are:
• Federal Pro'ects Subcommittee: Responsible for the oversight and policy
direction for issues pertaining to the federal water projects in California.
• Water Environment Subcommittee: Responsible for oversight and policy
direction on the Clean Water Act, and agricultural drainage.
• Water Supply Subcommittee: Responsible for oversight and policy
direction on the Safe Drinking Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
• Policy Subcommittee: Responsible for policy direction and
recommendations to the ACWA Board of Directors between full Federal
Affairs Committee meetings. It is comprised of the chairs of the various
subcommittees.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY 4-5 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• All other meetings are held in the Sacramento office
The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors
regarding annual budgets, investment strategies, annual audits and the selection
of the auditor, the dues formula and schedules and other financial matters that
may come before the committee. Each committee member will be expected to
serve on at least one of the subcommittees, which are:
• Audit Subcommittee
• Budget Subcommittee
• Investment Subcommittee
• Revenue Subcommittee
• Education Subcommittee
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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GROUNDWATER COMMITTEE - STANDING/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• One in Northern California between conferences
• One in Southern California between conferences
The Groundwater Committee monitors state and federal regulations and
legislation that could affect the quality or quantity of groundwater, conducts
studies, develops policies regarding the management of groundwater and
coordinates with other ACWA committees on issues directly related to
groundwater.
Committee members are expected to participate in a variety of activities
including writing legislation, preparing comments for state or federal hearings on
groundwater issues, developing programs for workshops and conferences, and
providing input on state and federal legislation. As a member of the committee,
you will be enrolled as an active participant in ACWA's Outreach Program.
INSURANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• One in April in the Sacramento office
• One in July in Southern California
The Insurance and Personnel Committee works with staff in developing,
reviewing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the
following:
• All ACWA group insurance program offerings
• Annual contract negotiations and renewal of all group employee benefit
plans.
• Sponsor special studies on insurance-related problems and issues
• Sponsor safety programs for risk management or workers' compensation
claims
• Define the scope of any audit to be performed by an independent actuary,
as needed
• Gather, develop and publish comparative data on salary ranges, employee
benefits and other personnel and administrative data pertinent to the
management of member agencies
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• As needed in between the conferences
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONmmrrIEs
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LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
The committee's primary purpose is to support the mission of the Association,
and more particularly, to deal with requests for assistance involving legal matters
of significance to ACWA member agencies, water rights matters, proposed
ACWA bylaw revisions, etc.
The committee also works with staff to produce publications to assist water
agency officials in complying with applicable state and federal laws. The
committee's areas of responsibility include:
• Amicus curia filings on important cases
• Commenting on proposed regulations and guidelines of state agencies
such as Fair Political Practices Commission regulations or opinions and
CEQA implementation guidelines
• Entering a suit as primary litigant
• Dealing with any water rights matters of interest to member agencies
• Reviewing all proposed ACWA bylaws for technical competence and
consistency with the nonprofit corporation law and other bylaws
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• Two in between the conferences in the Sacramento office
The Local Government Committee:
• Recommends policies to the State Legislative Committee and the Board
of Directors on matters affecting water agencies as a segment of local
government in California, such as planning issues and local government
organization and finance
• Plans and presents a program at each ACWA conference relating to local
governance issues affecting water agencies
• Gathers data and disseminates information on the value of special
districts
• Disseminates information promoting excellence in service delivery
• As a member of the committee, you will be enrolled as an active
participant in ACWA's Outreach Program.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - REGULAR/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 2 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
The Membership Committee takes any recommendation regarding ACWA policy
to the ACWA Board of Directors for approval, meets to review and make
recommendations regarding membership eligibility and all membership
applications; assists the staff with the development of recruitment and retention
programs and reviews and makes recommendations regarding an equitable dues
structure to the ACWA Finance Committee.
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PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY 10-12 TIMES A YEAR
• Every three weeks during Session in the Sacramento Office
• One planning meeting at the end of the year in the Sacramento Office
The State Legislative committee sets state legislative policy for the Associations.
Committee members are responsible for reading relevant legislation, developing
positions, working with staff to draft appropriate amendments to bills, providing
input to the ACWA Board of Directors, and directing ACWA legislative staff on
legislative matters. As a member of the committee, you will be enrolled as an
active participant in ACWA's Outreach Program. j
WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - STANDING/LmTED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
• Two between conferences in the Sacramento office
The purpose of the Water Management Committee is to work with staff in
developing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding
policy and programs on significant areas of concern in water management,
review and recommend positions regarding legislation and regulations as
requested by other committees, select recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Awards.
The committee is also responsible for the gathering and dissemination of
information regarding management of agricultural and domestic water,
conjunctive use, water management and conservation activities, development and
use of water resources, and wastewater treatment and its reclamation and reuse.
As a member of the committee, you will be enrolled as an active participant in
ACWA's Outreach Program.
ACWA COMMMEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE - STANDING/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD BY SUBCOMMITTEES
Safe Drinking Water Subcommittee meets 4 times a year
• One at both Fall and Spring conferences
• One in Northern California between conferences
• One in Southern California between conferences
Clean Water Subcommittee meets 3 times a year
• One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
Water Quality Committee was established to recommend policy and programs to
the Board of Directors, State Legislative Committee and/or Federal Affairs
Committee; promote cost effective state and federal water quality regulations
affecting both agricultural and domestic water agencies; and provide a means for
members to work together to develop and present unified comments on water
quality regulations, as well as to coordinate with other organizations. The
ACWA bylaws provide authority to the committee to develop and recommend
ACWA positions and testimony on water quality regulatory issues. As a member
of the committee, you will be enrolled as an active participant in ACWA's
Outreach Program.
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COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION FORM
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California 95814-3577
(916) 441-4545 FAX(916)554-2324
This Is NOT an address change form - any *Rank
addresses, phone numbers or emails i=first choice
entered on this form will not be charged in 2=second choice
ACWNs database. 3=third choice
NAME COMMITTEE z
Please print legibly x
QUESTIONS? Please call Kelly Smith at ACWA (916) 4414545
RECOMMENDATION SUBMITTED BY:
Agency/District Name Phone
SIGNATURE Title
Either the Agency/District General Manager or Board President must sign this form.
COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION FORM
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California 96814-3577
(916) 441-4545 FAX (916) 554-2324
This Is NOT an address change form - any *Rank
addresses, phone numbers or smalls l=first choice
entered on this form will not be changed in 2=second choice
ACWA's database. 3=third choice
NAME CO Ml E z
Please print legibly
Jane Doe, General Manager Water;, agement Commi 1
Jane Doe, General Manager air" miff 2
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John Smith, President legislative ommittee 1
T.O. Goode vations mmu ` Committee
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UE NS? Please call Kelly Snuth at ACWA (916) 441-4545
RECOMMENDATION BMITTED BY:
Agency/Distric ACWA Phone
SIGNATURE Title
Either the Agency/District General Manager or Board President must sign this form.
ACWA
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Process 1 Timeline
14 UGU T
7t' Committee Appointment Packets are sent to all Agency
general managers, board presidents & Friends of ACWA
contacts.
The packet contains:
■ List of all agency staff, directors, associate / affiliate
members currently serving on ACWA committees.
■ Committee descriptions, purposes / responsibilities.
■ Committee consideration form and sample for the
2010-2011 term.
■ 2010-2011 Committee consideration process/ timeline
outline.
14' Letters are sent to all current committee members notifying
them of the process for reappointment to ACWA
committees. Important note: all current committee
members must stand again for reappointment by completing
and submitting to ACWA a committee consideration form.
SEPTEMBER
30th Deadline: All committee consideration forms must be
submitted to AC WA.
OCTOBER
Committee Considerations are compiled and organized for
recommendations by the new Region Chairs.
NOVEMBER
19th Deadline: The Incoming Region Chairs / Vice Chairs will
make their recommendations for committee appointments.
They will meet with the Outgoing and Incoming Region
Chairs / Vice Chairs for training, input and continuity of the
committee process.
16th - 27th Region recommendations are compiled and organized for
the new ACWA President.
DECEMBER
2nd Region committee recommendations are submitted to the
incoming ACWA President and Vice President for their
consideration.
14th Deadline: for the ACWA President to complete committee
appointments.
31th ACWA sends official appointment letters to new committee
members who will serve for the 2010-2011 term.
JANUARY
5th ACWA sends letters to those not receiving an appointment to
ACWA committees and places those individuals on a waiting
list for possible future appointment as vacancies occur.
ITEM NO. 2.3
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009 Budgeted: N/A
Total Budget: N/A
To: Executive-Administrative- Cost Estimate: N/A
Organizational Committee
Funding Source: N/A
From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Account No: N/A
Manager
Job No: N/A
Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Dept: Administration
Manager
Reviewed by Legal: N/A
Prepared By: Annie Alexander, Executive CEQA Compliance: N/A
Secretary
Subject: Input for Development of the Orange County Board of Supervisors' 2010
Legislative Platform
SUMMARY:
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has requested input from the District regarding the
development of their legislative platform for the next calendar year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee consider suggestions for the Orange County Board of Supervisors' 2010
legislative platform and provide direction to staff.
DISCUSSION:
The Orange County Board of Supervisors' legislative platform is a document that articulates the key
legislative priorities and policies for the County in both Sacramento and Washington D.C. It also
provides policy direction and guidance to County departments and staff.
Attached is the Supervisor's legislative priorities and policy statements for 2009. Section 13
specifically addresses water resources. Suggestions for the 2010 platform will need to be provided
by October 1, 2009.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name Description:
OCBOS 2010 Legislative Platform.pdf Correspondence
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C' 'ti~ ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION AUG 1 9 ?l`_-
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August 17, 2009
Mr. John Summerfield
President
Yorba Linda Water District
P.O. Box 309
Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309
Dear Mr. Summerfield.-
The County of Orange recognizes the collective strength of its community partners and would
like to extend an invitation for you to provide input into the development of our 2010 Legislative
Platform..
Every August the County of Orange begins a process to develop our legislative platform. This
document articulates the key legislative priorities and policies for the County in both Sacramento
and Washington D.C. It also provides policy direction and guidance to County departments and
staff.
Specifically, as the County begins to solicit its own departments and staff for legislative ideas,
we invite you to provide suggestions to us on our attached 2009 legislative priorities and policy
statements. We hope this process opens the lines of communication between the County and
our community partners. If you have a specific legislative proposal in mind, please feel free to
share that too. We share much in common - a vision of a safe, strong, and vibrant Orange
County - and working collaboratively is the best way to ensure a bright future.
Please take some time to look over the attached legislative priorities and let us know of any
suggestions by October 1, 2009. Please address your comments or questions to Bruce
Matthias, Director, CEO/Legislative Affairs, at 714-834-7010, or bruce.matthias@ocgov.com.
On behalf of the County of Orange, I want to extend our thanks for your time and consideration
of this important matter.
Sincerely,
PATRICIA TES
Chair of the Board
Supervisor, Fifth District
Enclosure
cc Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND POLICY STATEMENTS
The County of Orange recognizes the need to protect its interests in Sacramento and
Washington, DC. To be effective in this mission, the County of Orange reviews and
establishes priorities and policy statements at the beginning of each legislative year.
The Legislative Priorities set forth the County's goals for the current Legislative Session
and the Policy Statements provide general direction to the Legislative advocates as they
advance County interests during the year.
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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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1. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
In the event local revenue is jeopardized or reallocated, the State must
provide alternative funding sources to local governments. For example,
Orange County would be opposed to the State borrowing from local
governments using Proposition 1A.
2. FISCAL EQUITY
Establish an equitable, dependable and predictable revenue stream with
distribution formulas for local revenues that address equity with other
counties, and that any formula be based on one or more of the following
factors:
■ Per capita
■ Caseload
■ Situs (dedicated taxes)
■ Realignment Equity
■ Cost of Living in High Cost Counties
■ Other Objective Measures of Need
3. COST RECOVERY
Local governments shall receive full cost reimbursement for all federal
and/or state mandated programs. Unfunded or under-funded mandates
are a burden which local government cannot afford.
4. DETERMINE STATE FUNDING FOR COURT OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Increasing taxes is an inappropriate means of balancing the State's
budget.
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2. The establishment of equitable, dependable, and predictable revenue
streams with distribution formulas for local revenues that address equity
are necessary for the stability of services provided to local government.
Proposed funding allocations to counties must be based upon common
factors (population, poverty statistics, caseload, or other objective
measures of need) applied evenly to counties.
3. The shifting of tax revenues from the County to the State or other local
entities harms Orange County's ability to serve its residents.
4. Counties must be given the authority, flexibility, and adequate funding to
administer programs and service client needs within their local
jurisdictions (no unfunded mandates). As examples, in-Home Supportive
Services should be fully funded by the State and Federal governments to
lessen the financial burden on local governments; and funding for property
tax administration should be reinstated.
5. Realignment proposals must only include programs where counties have
control over costs and program operations.
6. Federal maintenance of effort requirements as well as federal penalties
and sanctions must remain the responsibility of the State and not passed
on to local governments.
7. Homeland security and emergency response efforts shall be coordinated
among the federal, state, and local governments with clearly defined roles
and responsibilities for each.
8. The State and/or federal government shall provide full cost recovery for
counties and cities for all mandates. State/or federally funded programs
(such as Santa Ana River Project, State Child Health Insurance program
(S-CHIP), medical research, housing, law enforcement, older adults and
workforce investment, etc.) require adequate and continuous funding.
9. Support collaborative solutions in addressing regional issues and
completion of vital flood control, beach erosion control, and watershed
projects such as the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (including Prado
Dam), Santa Ana River Interceptor Line (SARI) relocation, Upper Newport
Bay Ecosystem Restoration, Aliso Creek Mainstem Project, Orange
County Beach Erosion Control Project, and other projects as may be
appropriate.
10. Orange County will support measures that protect the public against
disease and disability and promote health.
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11. Funding for alternatives to incarceration that are cost effective and do not
endanger the general public shall be pursued.
12. Housing:
a. Adequate housing is necessary for economic stability. Parity should
be sought between the number of jobs and the availability of housing.
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) should identify
realistically the housing elements needed to achieve fair distribution of
housing requirements and should provide for the transfer of housing
allocations when annexation or incorporation occur. RHNA should
never be used to punitively impact the funding of local government.
b. Support removal or minimization of barriers to housing production,
including fiscal reform for local government to address disincentives
for residential development.
c. Support the efforts of County water agencies to insure that an
adequate water supply exists for potential development in
unincorporated areas and the incorporated cities of Orange County.
13. Water Resources:
a. State - promote coordinated effort between state, County and regional
agencies to allow for increased local control for project implementation.
b. Federal - increase programs and funding opportunities for purchasing
of coastal habitat and resource conservation, preservation and
maintenance. Support federal funding for beach nourishment and
erosion control for all Orange County shoreline from the mouth of the
San Gabriel River to San Mateo Creek. Support sharing of Federal
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) revenues with coastal states to support
conservation and wildlife protection programs.
c. Local, State and Federal - support state and federal grants for Clean
Water Act and Porter-Cologne Act and collaborate on watershed
management strategies.
14. Promote business retention (through insurance, healthcare, and workers'
compensation reform) and consider incentives to attract new business.
15. Protect local decision-making and accountability for County Proposition 10
Commissions when statewide financial reporting and fiscal practices are
established.
16. El Toro - The local land use decision made regarding MCAS, El Toro and
its reuse should be upheld. The County of Orange is opposed to any
attempt to change the land use and to the creation of a regional airport
authority to place an airport at MCAS, El Toro.
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17. Support policies that maximize local control over solid waste management
and solid waste facilities, and minimize burdensome and duplicative
regulation by the state.
18. Implementation of the reauthorized Voting Rights Act should reexamine
multilingual ballot requirements to ease unfunded mandates on counties.
The regulations should have specific and reasonable fluency thresholds.
19. Support a public safety system that includes local law enforcement
services, crime prevention, prosecution of crime, confinement of high-risk
and juvenile offenders, and supervision of adults and juveniles placed on
court ordered formal probation.
20. Support measures that enhance the quality, affordability, capacity,
accessibility, and safety of child care and development programs.
21. Support Completion of the 241 Tollroad, as it affects all transportation
decisions as well as Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD)
measurements for the County.
22. Support advocacy to persuade the State Controller's office in finalizing
Proposition 1B implementation guidelines to allow flexibility for the County
to share its funding allocation with cities.
23. Support changes to allow for the continued maintenance of flood control
facilities within the boundaries of streambeds with existing maintenance
permits that have established a maintenance baseline condition without
the imposition of new environmental mitigation measures.
24. Support legislation that educates, promotes incentives, and provides
information to the residents, builders, and businesses of Orange County
regarding the adoption, use, and economic benefits of green technology
and eco-friendly products.
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ITEM NO. 2.4
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009 Budgeted: N/A
Total Budget: N/A
To: Board of Directors Cost Estimate: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Account No: N/A
Job No: N/A
Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Dept: Administration
Reviewed by Legal: N/A
Prepared By: Annie Alexander, Executive CEQA Compliance: N/A
Secretary
Subject: Reschedule Board Meetings
SUMMARY:
On November 26 and December 24, the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings conflict with the
Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve holidays respectively. Staff recommends rescheduling these Board
meetings to a different date. Director Armstrong has also requested that the Board consider rescheduling the
meeting on October 22, 2009 to a different date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors approve and authorize the General Manager to
reschedule the Board meetings as follows:
. Reschedule the Board meeting on November 26, 2009 to Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
. Reschedule the Board meeting on December 24, 2009 to Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
That the Committee also recommend that the Board of Directors consider rescheduling the Board meeting on
October 22, 2009 at the request of Director Armstrong.
DISCUSSION:
For the Board meeting November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving Holiday), staff recommends rescheduling the Board
meeting to Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. For the Board meeting December 24, 2009
(Christmas Eve Holiday), staff recommends rescheduling the Board meeting to Wednesday, December 23,
2009 at 8:30 a.m. Director Armstrong has also requested that the Board consider rescheduling the meeting on
October 22, 2009 as the City of Yorba Linda will be holding a special event the same morning.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S):
The Board of Directors makes changes occasionally to reschedule Board and Committee meetings that
conflict with holidays, conferences or special events.
ITEM NO. 3.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009
Subject: Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates
ATTACHMENTS:
SA - Activity Report September.doc A Activity Report Backup Material
Barry S. Brokaw
Donne Brownsey Sacramento Advocates, Inc.
Cassie Gilson
A California based Public Affairs and Governmental Relations Firm
Sen. Dan Boatwright (Ret.)
General Counsel 1215 K Street, Suite 2030 ❑ Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 448-1222 ❑ Fax (916) 448-1121
Sen. Mike. Machado (Ret.)
Consultant
To: Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors
From: Barry Brokaw
Re: September 2009 State Capitol Update
Date: September 11, 2009
Overview
The 2009 legislative session concludes on September 11, with major water reform issues under
intense scrutiny and discussion among state water contractors, water retailers and wholesalers,
water districts, agriculture, industrial, environmental interests, and Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta interests. Restoration of the delta, authorization of a cross-delta conveyance facility to
move water to Southern California, above ground water storage, and fees and a general
obligation bond proposal to pay for the infrastructure costs are the central issues swirling in the
debate.
As I write on the last day of the session, the issues are still unresolved, and private meetings with
select stakeholders continue at the Capitol. There is great opposition developing from San
Francisco Bay Area and Delta legislators over the prospect of a Peripheral Canal, and
Republicans, who support a general obligation bond, have serious concerns over other aspects of
the package. The Governor's office and the legislative leadership are fully engaged in this
contentious discussion.
Should the water package not come together, it is expected the Governor will call a Special
Session during the fall to attempt to address the outstanding issues. The Governor has already
called one Special Session to address state education funding through the federal stimulus
funding; another is expected to commence on tax reform issues; and a third could be called on
pension and other governmental program reforms.
And of course, YLWD lost its primary Assembly Member through Mike Duvall's resignation
from the Legislature on September 9th. A special election is expected to be called to fill the seat
in November.
On the fiscal front, the state Department of Finance reported at the end of August that state
budget deficits will continue into the future because California still has a structural revenue
shortfall. Unless they are able to generate significant new revenues, the state's economic crisis is
likely to continue for some time to come.
Operating Deficits in coming budget years, according to the department:
2009-10 $4.958 billion
2010-11 $7.419 billion
2011-12 $15.467 billion
2012-13 $15.097 billion
These are the key legislative bills in play:
AB 39 (Huffman) Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: Delta
Plan. (A-09/09/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Existing law requires various state agencies to administer programs relating to water supply,
water quality, and flood management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Existing law
requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to convene a committee to develop and
submit to the Governor and the Legislature, on or before December 31, 2008, recommendations
for implementing a specified strategic plan relating to the sustainable management of the Delta.
This bill would require the Delta Stewardship Council, created pursuant to SB 12 of the 2009-
10 Regular Session, on or before January 1, 2012, to develop, adopt, and commence
implementation of a comprehensive management plan for the Delta, meeting specified
requirements. This bill contains other existing laws.
Status: 09/09/2009-From Conference Committee: With recommendation: That Senate
amendments be concurred in and that the bill be further amended. Assembly To print.
AB 49 (Feuer) Water conservation: urban and agricultural
water management planning. (A-09/09/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to convene an independent technical
panel to provide information to the department and the Legislature on new demand management
measures, technologies, and approaches. "Demand management measures" means those water
conservation measures, programs, and incentives that prevent the waste of water and promote
the reasonable and efficient use and reuse of available supplies. This bill would require the state
to achieve a 20% reduction in urban per capita water use in California by December 31, 2020.
The state would be required to make incremental progress towards this goal by reducing per
capita water use by at least 10% on or before December 31, 2015. The bill would require each
urban retail water supplier to develop urban water use targets and an interim urban water use
target, in accordance with specified requirements. The bill would require agricultural water
suppliers to implement efficient water management practices. The bill would require the
department, in consultation with other state agencies, to develop a single standardized water use
reporting form. The bill, with certain exceptions, would condition eligibility for certain water
management grants or loans to urban water suppliers, beginning July 1, 2016, and agricultural
water suppliers, beginning July 1, 2013, on the implementation of water conservation
requirements established by the bill. The bill would repeal on July 1, 2016, an existing
requirement that conditions eligibility for certain water management grants or loans to an urban
water supplier on the implementation of certain water demand management measures. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Status: 09/09/2009-From Conference Committee: With recommendation: That Senate
amendments be concurred in and that the bill be further amended. To print.
AB 900 (De Leon) Water diversion and use: reporting. (A-
08/17/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Existing law, with certain exceptions, requires each person who diverts water after December
31, 1965, to file with the State Water Resources Control Board a prescribed statement of
diversion and use. Existing law requires a statement to include specified information, including,
on and after January 1, 2012, monthly records of water diversions. Under existing law, the
monthly record requirement does not apply to a surface water diversion with a combined
diversion capacity from a natural channel that is less than 50 cubic feet per second or to
diverters using siphons in the tidal zone. Existing law subjects a person who makes a material
misstatement in connection with the filing of the diversion and use statements to
administratively imposed civil penalties in the amount of $500 for each violation. This bill
would revise the types of water diversions for which the reporting requirement does not apply,
including, among other diversions, a diversion that occurs before January 1, 2009, if certain
requirements are met. The bill would delete exceptions to the monthly record requirement, and
revise requirements relating to the contents of the statement of diversions and use. This bill
contains other related provisions.
Status: 08/27/2009-From APPR. SUSPENSE FILE: Not heard. Will be part of AB 49.
SB 12 (Simitian) Resources: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Council. (A-09/09/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Existing law generally provides that the state, or a county, city, district, or other political
subdivision, or any public officer or body acting in its official capacity on behalf of any of those
entities, may not be required to pay any fee for the performance of an official service. Existing
law exempts from this provision any fee or charge for official services required pursuant to
specified provisions of law relating to water use or water quality. This bill would expand the
exemption to other provisions relating to water use, including provisions that require the
payment of fees to the State Water Resources Control Board (board) for official services
relating to statements of water diversion and use. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Status: 09/09/2009-From Conference Committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 8. Senators Steinberg,
Pavley, Padilla, and Florez, Assembly Members Bass, Huffman, Caballero, and Solorio.
Noes. 0.)
SB 229 (Pavley) Water: diversion and use: groundwater. (A-
09/09/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Existing law generally prohibits the state, or a county, city, district, or other political
subdivision, or any public officer or body acting in its official capacity on behalf of any of those
entities, from being required to pay any fee for the performance of an official service. Existing
law exempts from this provision any fee or charge for official services required pursuant to
specified provisions of law relating to water use or water quality. This bill would expand the
exemption to other provisions relating to water use, including provisions that require the
payment of fees to the State Water Resources Control Board (board) for official services
relating to statements of water diversion and use. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Status: 09/09/2009-From Conference Committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 8. Senators Steinberg,
Florez, Padilla, and Pavley, Assembly Members Bass, Solorio, Caballero, and Huffman.
Noes. 0.)
SB 371 (Cogdill) Safe, Clean, Reliable Drinking Water Supply
Act of 2009. (I-02/25/2009 html pdf)
Summary:
Under existing law, various measures have been approved by the voters to provide funds for
water protection, facilities, and programs. This bill would enact the Safe, Clean, Reliable
Drinking Water Supply Act of 2009 which, if approved by the voters, would authorize, for the
purposes of financing specified water supply reliability and water source protection programs,
the issuance of bonds in the amount of $9,980,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation
Bond Law. The bill would provide for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the next
statewide election. This bill contains other related provisions.
Note: The former Senate Republican Leader, who was ousted by GOP Senators as part of
the budget drama, has been the lead Senate Republican on the water bond/storage effort.
He has amendments to make this a $12.3 billion bond. This is the key fight for the
Republicans.
Status: 05/01/2009-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a) (2). (Last location was N.R. &
W. on 03/09/2009)
ITEM NO. 3.2
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009
Subject: Report on Grant Activities - Townsend Public Affairs
ATTACHMENTS:
TPA - Activity Report September.doc °A Activity Report Backup Material
Tonsend
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
MEMORANDUM
To: Yorba Linda Water District, Executive Committee
From: Christopher Townsend, President
Heather Dion, Senior Director
Date: September 9, 2009
Subject: Activity Report
State Political Highlights:
Beginning in mid August a joint water committee information hearing was held to discuss a
comprehensive delta water package (the policy piece of a future water bond). While the
hearing lasted nearly seven hours, most of the information presented to, and discussed by,
the joint committee was not new. The hearing clearly demonstrated that the Democrats and
Republicans (along with the Administration) are a long way from agreeing on the proposed
water legislation. However, it should be noted that all sides agreed that the status quo in
the Delta was unsustainable and that actions must be taken to improve the Delta ecosystem
as well as the backbone of the State's water supply system.
The hearing consisted of ten separate panels who all expressed their varying views on the
problems facing the Delta. A few of the panels offered solutions, but for the most part these
solutions were not discussed by the committee members. The hearing was an opportunity
for various interested parties to express their concerns with the Legislature and for the
committee members to ask questions of the panels. While the first panel discussed each of
the five specific proposals currently before the Legislature, the purpose of the hearing was
not to craft specific language for the bills.
It was quite obvious that various members of the committee were trying to shape the debate
in specific ways; for example-
• Senator Wolk is approaching the legislation from an "in-Delta" perspective. She
wants the Delta ecosystem and the towns and jobs within the Delta to be protected.
She wants multiple in-Delta representatives on any governing entity. In short, she
wants the in-Delta interests to prevail over all others.
• Senator Cogdill (and most of the Republicans) - Believe that this hearing, and larger
water package, is only a drill. They feel that the legislation focuses too much on the
Delta and ignores other water and water infrastructure issues facing the Delta. They
feel that unless the Legislature includes a water bond in the proposed legislation that
it is futile to debate water policy without debating the water funding. This is a
sentiment shared by the Governor as he sent a letter to the Legislature this morning
indicating he would veto any water package that did not contain a water bond.
• Senator Simitian is attempting to come at this situation from a scientific approach.
While he admits that he is a "Bay Area environmentally friendly Democrat" he is
willing to look at solutions such as alternative conveyance should they prove
beneficial for the Delta and State water supply. The Senator wants scientific proof of
these solutions, and others, before he makes up his mind.
All of the panels that spoke to the committee indicated that there were problems with the
Delta. Overall, the hearing highlighted that the status quo of the Delta cannot be
maintained any longer and dramatic changes must occur. It is obvious that not all sides
agree on what changes must occur, or when, or how they will be paid for. The Legislature
will continue to meet in an effort to solve some of these issues that have existed for
decades. There will likely be an attempt to move legislation prior to the adjournment of
session, but it is likely that the legislation will have the support from a majority of the groups
that spoke at the hearing; it is more likely that the package will be crafted with political
interests in mind.
The joint committee is planning to hold further hearinr, perhaps two or three, on this
subject before the Legislature adjourns on September 11 .
Along with the focus on the policy issues related to a delta conveyance and ecosystem
restoration package, the legislature also began to address the needs for a resource bond on
the November 2010 ballot. Hearings have been taking place to discuss the possibilities of
the state creating a General Obligation bond and a Revenue Bond to pay for both regional
and statewide infrastructure funds for water. The focus of these meetings were the funding
of a water bond - including delta ecosystem restoration, delta conveyance (including the
certification and EIR process - the construction will largely be funded through the State
Water Contractors), storage (ground and surface storage), local water management
improvements (cleaning up dirty groundwater basins statewide), water recycling and new
water technologies, and emergency funding to deal with the looming drought. Also, there
was a lot of information provided from all the speakers about the pros and cons of revenue
versus GO bonds, and the different options the Legislature would have to fund a water bond
in 2010.
Of particular interest was Assembly Member Caballero's comments (she is the current
author of the water bond under debate) on her newly drafted water bond. It is important to
note that 99 percent of the language in this new $11.7 billion bond is from old existing water
bond language that has been floating around for the last year. However, the dollar amount
of her newly drafted measure did increase, here are the details:
- Removed language for $1 b in drought protection and made an amendment that this
$1 b must be spent within two years of the bonds passage.
- Added funding for delta ecosystem restoration
- Added funding for delta communities mitigation through grants and loans (mainly for
wastewater)
- Added language for storage, but left the amount blank
- Added funding for disadvantaged and distressed communities, and broadened the
language to apply to small pockets of communities that meet the disadvantaged
community mark at 20 percent of median incomes instead of the old 80 percent
- Additional funding for local groundwater cleanup
- Funding for water recycling and new water management technology
Caballero remarked that while there had been a lot of discussion floating about a "water fee
or tax" to fund the revenue portion of a bond, nothing had been decided and no details were
available to share with the committee. She also said the total amount did account for
funding for the delta conveyance certifications and EIR process. And all funding for
mitigation would have to be applied to future mitigation as opposed to what is currently
being worked on.
The Treasurer's office also spoke and provided some detail on the state's debt service-
- California has the lowest credit rating of all states
- $58.8 billion in outstanding GO bonds, which is costing the general fund $4.88 billion
a year - which only accounts for 5.4 percent of the entire general fund
- There is $53.8 billion in authorized but non-issued bonds remaining
- Of this $7.4 billion is for water and nature resources projects, but again is authorized
but not issued - the remaining funding is largely for transportation and education.
- $14 billion in bonds sold in 2009 to date
- The state is preparing for a late September bond sale - 1 or 2 sales that should
provide funds until the end of the fiscal year. They are also planning for another two
bond sales between February and June 2010.
Specific Activities for the Month
• TPA is working with the staff to finalize the Financial Assistance Application to the
State Water Resources Control board for funding. Our goal is to get this intensive
application completed in October. The State Board recently notified YLWD about
the funding opportunities coming up for small water agencies to be eligible to
compete among themselves for funding. While YLWD is already on the Project
Priority List, we must also complete the financial assistance paperwork in order to be
fully eligible to compete for funding. A checklist for this application was prepared by
TPA as we work with YLWD to compile all the necessary documentation for
submission. A copy of that checklist is attached for your review.
• TPA is also working with the District staff to submit a competitive grant application to
the Department of Energy for energy conservation stimulus funds. This application
is expected to be released in mid-October following the conclusion of the federal
fiscal year on September 30t"
• TPA is working with the District staff to prepare for the FY 2011 federal
appropriations process. We are working with staff to determine if it would be
advantageous to submit an energy efficiency appropriations request or a recycled
water request. This work is also leading into a Water Resources Development
(WRDA) call for projects that is expected any day. Staff has prepared a project
summary for TPA in preparation of this call for projects.
• Lastly, TPA is working with the District staff on the upcoming IRWMP call for projects
that is expected to occur in late fall. This call for projects will come through SAWPA.
Clean Water Application
Checklist for Financial Assistance Application Requirements
Project Description -attachment 1
1. Capital Costs and Funding Summary Schedule:
a. Facilities Construction
b. Facilities Planning
c. Facilities Design
d. Administration and Legal
e. Land and Right-of-way
f. Prime Engineering
g. Contingencies
h. Relocation Payments
i. Engineering Services during Construction
j. Other Costs (explain)
k. Total Capital Costs
1. Additional Cash Flow Needs
m. Total Funding Requirements
2. Sources of Funds for Capital Costa and Estimated Disbursement Projections
(attachment 2A):
a. State Funds Requested
b. Grant Requested
c. Cash Reserves Now on Deposit
d. Bonds
e. Tax Levies
f. Non-cash
g. Short Term Loan or Notes
h. Other State Financing or Grants
i. Other Federal Grants or Loans
j. Other
k. Tota 1
3. Submission of legal authority opinion to enter into a financing agreement with
the SWRCB and the ability to handle a Prop 218 balloting (if needed for the
project) - attachment 3
4. Resolution of support of Governing Body -attachment 4A
5. Water Rights - has a water rights application been filed with the Division of Water
Rights? If no, attach documentation of proof - attachment 4b
6. Project report or Facilities Planning Document - attachment 5
7. Environmental Review-attachment 6
8. Credit Review package (I'll bring a copy of this with me) - attachment 7
9. Project schedule - attachment 8
10. Regional Board Requirements (submit adopted or tentative waste discharge
requirement, water reclamation requirements and/or NPDES permit) -
attachment 9
11. Real Property Acquisitions - attachment 10A
12. Agreement with other parties - Attachment I OB
13. Tax Questionnaire (I'll bring this with me) - Attachment I OC
14. Water Conservation Plan (specific water conservation requirement must be
achieved, i.e. AB 1420, proof of signed MOU with CUWCC or Copy of the
developed water conservation program) - attachment 1 1
15. Authority on property access to construct project (legal description of the site on
which the project is to be constructed and an opinion signed by competent title
counsel describing the interest the applicat has in the site.
16. Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) - Label as Attachment 13
ITEM NO. 3.3
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2009
Subject: General Counsel's Monthly Summary Billing Report
ATTACHMENTS:
MKB - Billing Summary August.pdf 'JKB Billing Summary Backup Material
MKB - Charge Summary August.xls MKB Charge Summary Backup Material
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
MONTHLY SUMMARY BILLING CHART
BILLING MONTH. Au ust
Matter Matter Date Task Order
Name Number Opened Amount
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 -2010
Current Billing Total Billed to Date Total Billed 2008 -2009
Au ust 26, 2009 Current Fiscal Year Prior Fiscal Year
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
002
7/31/2007
NIA
$2,624.59
$4,689.19
$16,113.90
PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION
030
$0.00
$1,404.54
$2,085.00
OCWD ANNEXATION
040
1/13/1994
NIA
$0.00
$0.00
$7,185.00
RICHFIELD SITE IMPROVEMENTS
042
$0.00
$0.00
$545.00
SHELL
051
$0.00
$0.00
$1,304.71
HIDDEN HILLS RESERVOIR
068
8/25/2003
$8,877.00
$26,652.50
$120,193.53
S &S DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
071
$0.00
$0.00
$6,140.00
RWQCB
073
12/18/2002
$0.00
$0.00
$636.21
LAKEVIEW RESERVOIR
081
3/2/2005
$20,000.00
$0,00
$0.00
$1,924.00
NON - CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS
084
4/5/2005
$11,000.00
$0.00
$4,819.00
$43,493.12
CELL TOWER
085
7/28/2006
$15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,012.50
WATER RATESNVATER CONSERVATION
087
7/31/2006
$10,000.00
$547.50
$3,267.00
$76,130.12
BOO PROCEDURES
089
3/27/2006
$5,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$12,522.50
GRANDVIEW SEWER
091
5/30/2007
$10,000.00
$0.00
$545.50
$1,202.50
TOTAL
$12,049.09
$41,377.73
$290,488.09
McCormick, Kidman & Behrens Charges
Month of
Aug-09
Expensed 11,504.50
Job charges 2,544.59
14,049.09
YTD through
Aug-09
Expensed 39,098.14
Job charges 6,779.59
45,877.73