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Home My WebLink About2015-01-13 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting Agenda Packet Yorba Linda Water District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT EXEC-ADMIN-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL COMMITTEE STAFF Director Ric Collett, Chair Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Director Michael J. Beverage Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr 3. 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. 4. 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. 4.1. Status of Legislative Affairs 4.2. Future Board of Directors Workshops 4.3. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks 5. ADJOURNMENT 5.1. The next Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, February 9, 2015 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. 4.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: January 13, 2015 Subject: Status of Legislative Affairs ATTACHMENTS: Description: Type: YLWD January Report 2015.docx Backup Material Backup Material T -(D- W N S E N D PUBLIC AFFAIRS EST TPA 1998 MEMO To: Yorba Linda Water District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: January 7, 2014 Subject: State Legislative Report In early December, the Department of Water Resources announced its State Water Project allocations. Allocations for 2015 are set at 10 percent, which is an increase from last year's 5 percent allocation. The 2014 allocation of 5 percent was the lowest final calendar year allocation in State Water Project history as the 2014 water year was the third driest year in 119 years on record. A draft Interagency 2015 Drought Strategy memo was released from the five federal and state agencies that are involved with the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, which addresses steps to be taken if the drought continues into a fourth year. The agencies involved in the draft are the Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Water Resources, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The draft document includes a drought contingency plan for the two water projects, a drought monitoring plan, as well as other related measures. Once finalized, the report will go to the State Water Resource Control Board for its formal adoption on January 15. In early December, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) also announced selection of committee chairs for the 2015-16 session. Assembly Member Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) is the new chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, while Assembly Member Luis Alejo (D-Watsonville) remains chair of the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. In addition, Assembly Member Brian Maienschein (R-San Diego) is the new chair of the Local Government Committee, while Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez is the new vice chair. On December 17, Senate Pro Tern Kevin de Leon announced committee chairs for 2015-16 session. Senator Fran Pavely (D-Agoura Hills) will remain the chair of Natural Resource and Water Committee, Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) will chair the Agriculture Committee, and Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) will chair the Environmental Quality Committee. Senate Committee Chairs will be formally adopted on January 7, when the Senate Rules Committee convenes. On December 17, the State Water Resource Control Board held a drought workshop to explore potential ideas for dealing with the state's continued drought conditions. Discussion included identifying which steps that have already been taken by the state and water agencies that have been successful, and what, if any, new information should be collected from water agencies. Southern California Office•1401 Dove Street•Suite 330•Newport Beach,CA 92660•Phone(949)399-9050•Fax(949)476-8215 State Capitol Office•925 L Street•Suite 1404•Sacramento, CA 95814•Phone(916)447-4086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Office•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington, DC 20003•Phone(202)546-8696•Fax(202)546-4555 Northern California Office•300 Frank Ogawa Plaza•Suite 204•Oakland, CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 Also discussed were strategies for not rebounding back to water use and practices that were in place before the drought. At the beginning of the workshop a statewide drought update was given. The report disclosed that 55 percent of California is still in extraordinary drought, and there has been slow improvement to reservoir conditions, which remain in the low to mid 30th percent level. Further, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is about half of its normal level of water content. Throughout California, while there was higher than average seasonal rain in the month of December, the majority of the state, 94 percent, still remains in severe drought conditions. Data released on December 18 from the US drought monitor show that 78 percent of the state in extreme drought, and 32 percent in exceptional drought. This is a different of 2 percent and 23 percent in these two respective categories compared to conditions on December 9. These conditions represent a positive trend within the state, however NASA predicts the state needs 11 trillion gallons of water to return to pre-drought conditions. On January 2, Governor Brown announced six appointments to state Boards and Commissions, including the reappointment of Felicia Marcus as the Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Marcus was first appointed to the SWRCB in 2012, and became the Chair in 2013. After being sworn in on January 5, Governor Brown gave the first indications of his budget priorities, during his inaugural remarks, which doubled as a State of the State speech. While the Governor mentioned Proposition 1 quickly, stating "we will be investing in long overdue water projects," he did not mention anything more specific. Other notable areas the speech focused on include high speed rail (with groundbreaking January 6), environmental protection, raising the minimum wage, and ensuring "real protections for our hardworking immigrants" through licenses. On January 5, the legislature reconvened after their holiday break, and began to introduce legislation, which will continue until the deadline on February 27. Between 2,500 and 2,800 bills are expected to be introduced before the February deadline. Following the introductory period for new legislation, TPA would propose a Sacramento advocacy day trip in early March, to educate members and key staff of the potential impact of legislation on the operations and funding of the District's policies and priorities. As bills move into committee, TPA will work to ensure the District's priorities are represented to members and staff, including scheduling testimony as needed before various committees. Below is a snapshot of the legislative milestones and deadlines for the upcoming year: • January 5: Legislature reconvenes • February 27: Final day to introduce bills • May 1: Final day for policy committees to hear and report fiscal bills • May 15: Final day for policy committees to hear and report on non-fiscal bills • June 1-5: Floor session only (Committees may resume on June 8) • June 5: Final day to pass bill from House of origin Yorba Linda Water District Monthly Report, October 2 • June 15: Budget Bill must be passed by midnight • August 28: Final day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills to the floor • August 31—September 11: Floor session only • September 4: Final day to amend a bill on the floor • September 11: Final day for bill to be passed • October 11: last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the legislature Yorba Linda Water District Monthly Report, October 3