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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
January 20, 2009
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Chairman Summerfield at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, California.
COMMITTEE
Director John Summerfield, Chair
Director William R. Mills
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
STAFF
Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
1. Reschedule Board Meetings in February and March
The Committee discussed the Board meeting schedule and recommended that
the Board authorize the General Manager to schedule the first meeting of each
month at 6:30 p.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. to encourage public attendance.
2. Letter of Support for Assembly Bill No. 28
The Committee discussed the draft letter and the purpose of Assembly Bill 28.
The Committee recommended that the Board authorize the Board President to
sign the letter in support of the bill.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. License Agreement for Use of District Property or Facilities
The Committee discussed an agreement and requested that staff incorporate
provisions to require a refundable deposit to cover cleaning and damages as well
as a charge for labor and security needed for events held outside of regular
business hours. Staff will also contact the City of Yorba Linda to obtain a copy of
their facilities use agreement and check into liability insurance requirements.
4. Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates
The Committee reviewed the report and discussed possible funding opportunities
with Barry Brokaw, President of Sacramento Advocates via teleconference.
Barry reported that funding opportunities will depend on the State adopting a
budget.
5. Report on Grant Activities - Townsend Public Affairs
Heather Dion, Director of Townsend Public Affairs, gave a verbal summary of the
Activity Report presented to the Committee. The Committee discussed funding
available for future capital improvement projects as well meetings being
scheduled during the ACWA conference in Washington, DC.
6. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Billing Reports
The Committee briefly discussed the report. Staff will confer with legal counsel
on the water rate/conservation rate research and expenses.
ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 9:30 a.m. The next Executive-Ad min istrative-
Organizational Committee meeting will be held February 17, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
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