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MINUTES OF THE
• YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
April 23, 2008
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Acting Committee Chair William Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the
District Administrative Office at 1717 E. Miraloma Ave, Placentia.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Director William R. Mills, Acting Chair
Director Ric Collett
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. General Manager
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS;
There were no visitors.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates
The Committee received an update report from Barry Brokaw on the State of
• California's looming budget deficit. The shift of property tax revenues is not on the
table at this point. The report also included a summary review and status of bills
and legislation that may be of particular interest to the District.
3. Report on Legislative Activities - McCormick, Kidman & Behrens
The Committee received an update report from Art Kidman on legislative activities
in the State of California. A copy of this report will be presented to the Board of
Directors at their meeting on May 15, 2008.
4. Report on Grant Activities -Townsend Public Affairs
The Committee briefly reviewed a report prepared by Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
The committee asked several questions about state grants. The Committee also
discussed the Consultant Agreement arrangements. The Committee provided
advise to staff.
5. Proposed LAFCO Budget Fiscal Year 2008-2009
General Manager Payne provided a proposed LAFCO budget for Fiscal Year
2008-09. The LAFCO budget has been reduced by 13%. The District's share is
$20,808.73. District staff had budgeted $26,705 in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Adopted Budget.
6. City of Placentia - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Miraloma Avenue
General Manager Payne reminded the committee that the City of Placentia has
planned a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony Miraloma Avenue for April 29,
2008. This event will take place before the Board tour.
• 7. Board of Directors & Staff Seating Arrangements - Boardroom
General Manager Payne distributed a proposed layout for the new seating
arrangements of Board of Directors and staff members in the Board room. The
Committee liked the proposed layout.
8. General Managers monthly activity report.
Mr. Payne presented a monthly report to the Committee on activities underway at
the District. The committee felt that due to the heavy workload at the District, that
a quarterly report to the Board of Directors would be sufficient.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Committee adjourned at 5:29 p.m. The next Executive-Administrative-
Organizational Committee is scheduled for May 20, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
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