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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-19 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT I ;2: ITEM NO. AV'a, MINUTES 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. -1- 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. -2-