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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-21 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting MinutesITEM NO. MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING October 21, 2008 A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to order by Committee Chair John Summerfield on Tuesday October 21, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District Administrative Office at 1717 E. Miraloma Ave, Placentia. DIRECTORS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: President John Summerfield, Chair Michael A. Payne, General Manager Vice President William R. Mills Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. General Manager Pat Grady, IT Director INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sean Fitzgerald and Heather Dion from Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. introduced to themselves to the Committee members and attending staff. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5. Report on Grant Activities - Townsend Public Affairs. The TPA representatives presented a summary report of the grant opportunities matrix they had prepared and stated that no activity on these items would occur until after the November elections. They also commented on a memorandum update prepared on the State budget process. The Committee discussed impacts on the grant funding process that the different presidential candidates would have and TPA reported on their position to support the District's interests in either scenario. The TPA representatives left the meeting following these discussions. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Identity Theft Prevention Program. Pat Grady presented an overview of staffs report. The Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed Identity Theft Prevention Program, including the supporting resolution, policy and procedures. The program is intended to comply with requirements of the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flag Rule. The Committee supported staff's recommendation that the Board adopt the program. Pat Grady left the meeting following his presentation and this discussion. 2. Consider Terminating the Professional Services. Agreement with Sacramento Advocates, Inc. The Committee discussed the purpose and intent of terminating an agreement with Sacramento Advocates, Inc. Following discussion, the Committee supported staffs recommendation that the Board authorize the General Manager to terminate the agreement effective November 30, 2008. This matter is scheduled to be considered by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on November 12th. 3. Fullerton Arboretum Water Conservation Garden Partnership. The Committee discussed the requested partnership and financial sponsorship. The Committee then advised staff to review options for levels of sponsorship and determine if there are locations within the District's service area to develop and display similar drought tolerant gardens. Staff will bring these discussion points and alternatives back to a future meeting of the Committee. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 4. Report on Legislative Activities - Sacramento Advocates The Committee reviewed the report. General Manager Payne stated if there were any questions that Barry Brockaw was available to discuss the report. The Committee had no questions or comments. 6. Review of General Counsel's Final Report on 2008 Legislative Bills. The Committee reviewed the report for the 2008 session of the California Legislature. General Manager Payne commented that General Counsel would present this report to the Board of Directors at the November 12th Board Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The Committee adjourned at 4:55 p.m. The next Executive-Administrative- Organizational Committee is scheduled for November 18, 2008, 4:00 p.m. 2