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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-26 - YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting MinutesITEM NO. 3:4- MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT and MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING February 19, 2008 ? Fe e ~1 006 A meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) and Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Ad Hoc Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Michael Beverage called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District Administrative offices at 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Michael J. Beverage, Chairman Michael A. Payne, General Manager Ric Collett, Director MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : MWDOC STAFF PRESENT: Brett Barbre, Director Kevin Hunt, General Manager INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: None DISCUSSION 1. 2009 Metropolitan (Met) Rates Kevin Hunt outlined Met's proposed rate packages being considered for implementation by January 1, 2008. The committee also discussed MWDOC's proposed rate increases for the end of 2008. YLWD urged MWDOC to consider using their reserves towards any rate increase being considered by MWDOC. 2. MET's Shortage Allocation Plan Process The Committee discussed the drought and the water issues in the Colorado River and northern California. The committee also discussed the actions already taken by some agencies and all future press releases should state the same message. Kevin Hunt agreed to keep YLWD in the loop. Met's Shortage Allocation Plan is being discussed throughout county. The plan is not expected to be implemented until 2009. 3. Upcoming funding opportunities The Committee discussed the issue of grants and Townsend Associates. Michael Payne discussed the District's attempts to solicit grants. Kevin Hunt outlined several grant opportunities and suggested the staffs of both agencies meet to discuss the opportunities. 4. MWDOC Governance Study The committee discussed the request for proposals for the MWDOC Governance Study that is being conducted by LAFCO. ADJOURNMENT The committee adjourned at 5:18 p.m. The next YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee will be held on April 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m.