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Minutes June 25, 2007(Costa Mesa Sanitary District) for re-election to the California Special Districts Association(CSDA) Board of Directors, representing Region 6, Seat B, by the following roll call vote:AYES:NOES: NoneABSENT:ABSTAIN:Directors Bakall, Clark, Dick, Finnegan, Hinman & RoyceDirector BarbreNoneThe Board then directed staff to submit said Resolution to CSDA by the July 30 deadline.ESTABLISHMENT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITIONSPresident Hinman advised that the Public Affairs & Legislation Committee recommended an“oppose unless amended” position on AB 70 (Jones re flood liability).Director Bakall commented that although the bill is not perfect and he would prefer someamendments to the bill, it is a step in the right direction, and he would recommend a“support if amended” position. Director Royce concurred, noting that he supports theconcept of the legislation, but many of its terms are weak.Upon MOTION by Director Royce, seconded by Director Clark, and carried (6-0), the Boardadopted a “support if amended” position on AB 70 (Jones re Flood Liability).CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR ACWA’S “THE TIME IS NOW” ACTIONPLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGEGeneral Manager Hunt expressed enthusiasm for ACWA’s effort as it leads to a possibleDelta fix.Director Bakall supported the effort and concept, but expressed some concern relative tothe proposed funding ($4.5 billion for additional water storage, $1billion for Deltasustainability, and $450 million for conservation and restoration project), noting it may notbe enough, and may not be correctly apportioned. Directors Clark, Finnegan, Hinman, andRoyce concurred, with Mr. Royce noting that he was anticipating the figures would beflexible and he hoped that more funding would be allocated to conveyance.Mr. Hunt responded by noting that this was ACWA’s first step in its outreach program andthat the figures are flexible and would be worked out during the process.Director Clark inquired as to whether the “beneficiary pays” concept was part of the effort,with Mr. Hunt responding that a report on this concept would be made to an upcomingPublic Affairs & Legislation Committee.Mr. Peer Swan (Irvine Ranch Water District) commented that the initial State Water Projectinitiative authorized selling revenue bonds to pay for facilities, including any type of Deltaconveyance (and as such are already authorized and under the “user pays” concept). Henoted however, that storage has not been authorized. He believed it would be prudent toauthorize storage prior to fixing the Delta due to timing issues (the Delta would takeapproximately 10-15 years to complete and storage could be completed faster than this).4
Minutes June 25, 2007Upon MOTION by Director Royce, seconded by Director Bakall, and carried (6-0), theBoard adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1807, supporting a comprehensive water package thatincludes water storage, a comprehensive Delta solution and water use efficiency; andurging the Legislature to work with the Governor’s administration to pass the package thisyear and place it before the voters in 2008, by the following roll call vote:AYES:NOES: NoneABSENT:ABSTAIN:Directors Bakall, Clark, Dick, Finnegan, Hinman & RoyceDirector BarbreNoneDirector Finnegan requested that staff compile the Board’s concerns and submit them toACWA when sending the Resolution; the Board concurred.Director Bakall requested staff research Mr. Swan’s comments and report any findings toan upcoming Public Affairs & Legislation Committee meeting.INFORMATION CALENDARGENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT, JUNE 2007General Manager Hunt advised that the General Manager’s report was included in theBoard packet.Director Hinman inquired as to the status of MET’s lawsuit regarding the pumping on theState Water Project’s Banks’ pumping plant. Mr. Hunt noted that he received a letteroutlining the recent developments and he would distribute said letter to the Board.Ms. Hinman then referenced the SmarTimer Rebate Program, and requested staff addressMr. Dietmeier’s comments; it was noted that staff would contact Mr. Dietmeier and provideinformation.The Board received and filed the report as presented.MWDOC GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMSBOARD OF DIRECTORSIn addition to the regular MWDOC Board and Committee meetings attended by theDirectors, the following reports were made:Director Dick reported on his attendance at the MET Board and Committee meetings, aswell as the Orange County prayer breakfast, MET’s Solar Cup event, the WACO meeting,and the legislative committee meetings of both the cities of Garden Grove and Orange. Healso reported on attending the Orange County Business Council meeting and the LAFCOhearing.5
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