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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE - ADMINISTRATIVE- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, November 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The November 10, 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 Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Director Ric Collett Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
OTHER ATTENDEES
Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Christopher Townsend, President, Townsend Public Affairs (Via Teleconference)
Heather Stratman, Senior Director, Townsend Public Affairs (Via Teleconference)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Status of Legislative Affairs (Verbal Report)
Mr. Townsend and Ms. Stratman joined the meeting via teleconference.
Ms. Stratman then provided an overview of the statewide and local
election results including the passage of Proposition 1 (Water Bond). She
also commented on funding to be made available for local water use
efficiency projects. Mr. Townsend commented on a vacancy in the state
Senate. Ms. Stratman and Mr. Townsend then responded to questions
from the Committee regarding local water board elections and the Bay
Delta Conservation Plan.
Ms. Stratman and Mr. Townsend disconnected from the meeting at this time.
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5. ACTION CALENDAR
5.1. Reorganization of the Board of Directors and Appointment of Officers
The Committee discussed the scheduling of the reorganization of the
Board of Directors and recommended that it take place at the Board
meeting on December 23, 2014 as Director Melton would not be in
attendance at the meeting on December 8, 2014. Director Kiley stated
that he would provide this suggestion to the Board during the President's
Report section of the agenda at the next regular Board meeting. The
Committee also recommended that Mr. Marcantonio, Ms. Alexander, and
Mrs. Lugo be appointed to serve as the Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
and Treasurer respectively for the next calendar year.
5.2. Board of Directors Compensation
The Committee discussed the possibility of increasing the Directors'
compensation rate for the next calendar year and the provisions in the
associated government code. Following further discussion, the
Committee recommended that this matter be brought to the Board for
consideration at the meeting on December 23, 2014.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
6.1. Results of YLWD Emergency Tabletop Exercise (Verbal Report)
Mr. Marcantonio provided the Committee with an overview of the District's
participation in this exercise. The Committee and staff discussed potential
improvements for the District's emergency preparation efforts and future
exercises.
The Committee and staff briefly discussed the statewide drought, FY
2015/16 budget process, rate stabilization and status of financial reserves.
6.2. Legal and Labor Counsel's Monthly Summary Billings (Verbal Report)
Mr. Kidman briefly commented on the previous months billing for legal
services. He noted that he would be providing a report regarding a recent
Federal court ruling related to pending litigation associated with the
Freeway Complex Fire at the next regular Board meeting. Neither the
District nor ACWA/JPIA are parties to this ongoing case.
6.3. Directors and General Manager Fees and Expenses for 1 st Qtr of FY 2014/15
The Committee had no questions or comments regarding this report.
6.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
Ms. Alexander and Mr. Micalizzi left the meeting at this time.
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7. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 5:26 p.m. Directors Kiley and
Collett were present. Also present was Mr. Marcantonio and Mr. Kidman.
7.1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code
Related to written communication received by the District.
Number of Potential Cases: One
The Committee reconvened in Open Session at 5:50 p.m. Director Kiley
reported that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be
reported under the Brown Act.
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. The next Executive -
Administrative- Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
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