HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-11 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE - ADMINISTRATIVE- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, August 11, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The August 11, 2014 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Executive -
Administrative- Organizational Committee was called to order by Director Kiley at
4:00 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 Robert R. Kiley, Chair Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Director Ric Collett Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Armando Apodaca, Members Services Specialist, AWWA
Heather Dion, Senior Director, Townsend Public Affairs (Via Teleconference)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Status of Legislative Affairs (Verbal Report)
Ms. Dion reviewed the status of the proposed State Water Bond currently
undergoing reduction and redrafting in the legislature, and other items of
state and local interest with the Committee. Following the discussion, Ms.
Dion ended her telephone connection with the meeting.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Proposed Extension of Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public
Affairs (TPA)
Mr. Conklin reported that the PSA with TPA expired June 30, 2014, and
TPA has proposed to continue providing its services under the same
contract services and conditions through June 30, 2015. Following
discussion, the Committee recommended that the Board approve
extending the PSA at a fee of $5,000 per month through June 30, 2015.
4.2. AWWA Utility Membership
Mr. Conklin introduced Mr. Apodaca, who described AWWA and the
benefits of membership for YLWD. He also provided a handout with
descriptive information and a list of the approximately 450 agencies in
California who are members. Following his presentation, the Committee
had a further discussion with Mr. Apodaca, after which he left the meeting.
The Committee asked staff to review the information and provide a
recommendation regarding joining and participating in AWWA meetings
and activities.
4.3. CSDA Committee and Expert Feedback Team Participation
Mr. Conklin reported that CSDA is looking for volunteers (board members
or staff) to participate and contribute to one or more of the committees
and /or expert feedback teams to assist in shaping CSDA. Following
discussion, the Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to
the Board for consideration.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.2. Directors and General Manager Fees and Expenses for 4th Qtr of FY
2013/14
The Committee reviewed the above reports and had no comments.
5.3. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next Executive -
Administrative- Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Monday, September 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
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