HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-19 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
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BY. YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
-ADMINISTRATIVE-ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
September 19, 2006
A meeting of the Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee was called to
order by Committee Chair Paul R. Armstrong at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at
District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Director Paul R. Armstrong, Chair
Director Ric Collett
STAFF PRESENT:
Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. General Mgr.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1. AB 2951 (Goldberg). The Committee discussed the letter prepared in support of
AB 2951 and authorized staff to send it to the Governor of California requesting
that he sign AB 2951 into law.
2. SB 1317 (Torlakson). The Committee discussed the letter prepared in opposition
of SB 1317 and authorized staff to send it to the Governor of California requesting
that he veto SB 1317.
3. Amending the policy of reimbursement of expenses incurred by Directors and
Director ethics training. The Committee reviewed and discussed revisions to a
draft resolution titled Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water
District Setting Forth the Policy of Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred By
Directors, Director Ethics Training which included a breakdown by region of
expenses for travel, lodging and meals. The Committee recommended wording
revisions and that staff clarify sections of the proposed resolution and bring it back
to the full board for discussion at a later date.
4. Amending the policy of reimbursement of expenses incurred by Staff Personnel
and Staff Ethic Training. Staff did not present this matter for discussion at this
meeting.
STANDING ITEMS:
5 Report on Legislative activities. Barry Brokaw, the District's legislative advocate
joined the committee meeting by telephone at 4:40 PM and presented the State
Capitol Overview bringing the Committee members up to speed on activities in
Sacramento. Mr. Brokaw ended the telephone call following these discussions at
approximately 5:15.
6. Report on Grant activities. The Committee briefly discussed a report submitted by
Townsend Public Affairs.
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7. Report on Water Related Issues. There was nothing to report from the OC
Advocacy Group. Mr. Vecchiarelli briefed the Committee on activities related to
YLWD's request for annexation to Orange County Water District and LAFCO's
upcoming hearing for their OCWD Municipal Service Review.
8. City of Yorba Linda and City of Placentia Ad Hoc meetings - Future Agenda Items.
The Committee identified possible items to consider for discussions including
updates on water issues, District projects and new facilities.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
9. None
ADJOURNMENT:
The Committee adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Executive-
Administrative-Organizational Committee is October 17, 2006, 4:00 p.m.
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