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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.
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