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AppROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
ITEM NO.
AUG 14 8
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
August 13, 2008
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Committee Chair Summerfield on Tuesday August 13, at 4:00 p.m. The
meeting was held at the District Administrative Office at 1717 E. Miraloma Ave,
Placentia.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
President John Summerfield, Chair
Vice President William R. Mills
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. General Manager
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chris Townsend, President of Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Heather Dion, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Marie Perry, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consider amendments to the Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Professional Services
Agreement.
The Committee heard a presentation by Townsend Public Affairs about their
proposal that was requested by staff. The new proposal focused on Townsend
doing more grant writing with more efforts focused on State grants. The committee
discussed the various grants that the District had submitted applications. It was
agreed that a matrix of the grants should be prepared and brought back to the
committee. This item was continued until the next meeting.
Everyone from Townsend Public Affairs left the meeting at the conclusion of item
no. 1.
2. Consider Submitting Legislative Proposals for 1st year of 2009-2010 Legislative
Session.
The Committee discussed possible legislative issues to submit to ACWA but felt
the one issue of changing the Sanitation District Act as suggested by staff would
not be considered by ACWA since it was strictly related to one agency and that it
did not apply to water.
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.
3. Target levels of the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
General Manager Payne reported on staffs finding about the various action levels
and the implications of each level. The committee also reviewed the various
conservations that could be imposed on the District's customers. The committee
also reviewed the action steps set forth in the plan that could be taken by the
District. The committee was comfortable in leaving the Urban Water Management
Plan alone at this time except for adding a few words to clarify the intent of the
action levels. This item will be discussed at the Board meeting tomorrow.
4. Status report on Legislative Issues
The committee briefly discussed the State budget and the possibility the State may
use their powers to apply the property tax revenues that would normally go the
various cities and water agencies to fund the budget.
5. Status report on Grant Applications
The Committee briefly reviewed the various grant applications the District has
applied for during the Townsend presentation.
6. Status report on O.C. Advocacy Group
General Manager Payne informed the committee he terminated the professional
services agreement with O.C. Advocacy Group. The Committee concurred with
the action.
7. 2008 Conflict of Interest Biennial Review
General Manager Payne announced it is that time to update the District's 2008
Conflict of Interest. The proposed changes were discussed with the Committee. A
Resolution will be presented to the Board of Directors for adoption on September
11, 2008.
8. Board of Directors Agenda for August 14, 2008.
General Manager Payne advised the committee that agenda items on the Board
Agenda were moved to accompany invited speakers and for the need to discuss
action levels before considering Consent Calendar items. The committee
concurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Committee adjourned at 5:43 p.m. The next Executive-Administrative-
Organizational Committee is scheduled for September 16, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
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