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June 8, 1989
explained that in a separate letter by Stan Sprague of MWDOC, the District has been
advised that there will be a seven day shutdown in December 1989/January 1990 and
that MWDOC will work with District staff to minimize shutdown impacts.
The Board of Directors discussed this issue at length, with regard to the timing of
payments due to the District and current District capabilities at the Diemer Filtration
Plant. Additionally, the Board requested that Attorney Art Kidman comment on the final
agreement. Mr. Kidman stated that the agreement protects the District's interests and
he recommended agreement approval. On a motion by Director Cromwell and
seconded by Director Knauft, the Board of Directors voted 3-0 to authorize the
President and Secretary to execute the "Fifth Amendment to Agreement for
Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline and To Enter Into Sublease
Concerning the Diemer Filtration Plant/Santiago Aqueduct Intertie (AMP Flow
Augmentation Project)".
Item 15. Consideration of a request from the Independent Special Districts of Orange
County for adoption of a resolution supporting special district representation on
LAFCO. Assistant Administrator Mike Robinson explained that since the Board
adopted Resolution 88-42 in December 8, 1988 which supported special district
representation on LAFCO, the Independent Special Districts of Orange County
(ISDOC) have requested that the Board adopt a more specific resolution with regard to
this issue. After a brief discussion by the Board, on a motion by Director Knauft and
seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board of Directors voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution
89-14 supporting special district representation on Orange County LAFCO.
Item 16. Consideration of Water Industry Coordinating Committee's (WICC)
assessment supporting efforts to influence drinking water regulations. Assistant
Administrator Mike Robinson explained that the District has received a letter from the
American Water Works Association requesting funds to support the activities of WICC.
He stated that WICC cites input into the regulatory process, public health protection
and development of funding programs to influence future regulation as their main
organizational objectives. Mr. Robinson stated that the assessment for the Yorba Linda
Water District is $2,500, and that no funding has been budgeted for this activity in
either the 1988-89 or 1989-90 annual budgets. After a brief discussion by the Board,
on a motion by President Fox and seconded by Director Knauft, the Board of Directors
voted 3-0 to contribute $100 to WICC, and directed staff to forward a letter and
contribution to this effect.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
General Manger William Workman advised the Board that a closed session was
necessary later in the meeting to discuss labor negotiations. Additionally, Mr.
Workman advised the Board concerning the status of the District's proposed sewer
maintenance rate adjustment. Mr. Workman further advised the Board that the District
has been approached by Southern California Water Company concerning water for
their service area Mr. Workman also noted that the District's new mini computer system