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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-22 - YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes• 0 a MINUTES OF THE ITEM NO. YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT and MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING April 22, 2008 11,,~ The April 22, 2008 Yorba Linda Water District and Municipal Water District of Orange County Ad Hoc Committee meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Michael Beverage at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District Administrative offices at 1717 East Miraloma Ave., Placentia. YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Mills, Chairman Michael J. Beverage, Director YLWD STAFF PRESENT: Michael A. Payne, General Manager Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. Gen. Mgr. MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: MWDOC STAFF PRESENT: Brett Barbre, Director Kevin Hunt, General Manager INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: None DISCUSSION 1. Water Supply Situation The Committee discussed the drought and the water issues of the Colorado River and Northern California. The committee also discussed the Wanger decision and its impact on Southern California residences. The committee discussed actions taken by some agencies. Everyone agreed that all future press releases should give the same message. Met's water shortage allocation plan is being discussed throughout the county. Met is not expected to implement their plan until 2009. 2. Orange County Water Summit - May 2 Kevin Hunt outlined the reason for having the summit. They are expecting over 300 attendees. Mike Payne stated YLWD would send representatives. 3. LAFCO Governance Study Kevin Hunt gave an update on the LAFCO process for the MWDOC Governance Study. Mr. Payne reported on his telephone conversations with LAFCO representatives and stated his concerns about the two proposals received and the problems of scoring the consultants. 4. Recent Grant Opportunities The Committee discussed the issue of grants. Mike Payne discussed the District's attempts to solicit grants. Kevin Hunt reported that his meeting with YLWD staff went very well, and MWDOC will assist wherever they can. ADJOURNMENT The committee adjourned at 5:18 p.m. The next YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee will be held on June 24, 2008, 4:00 p.m.