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East Valley Water District
1 155 DEL ROSA AVENUE, SAN BERN ARDINO, CA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 2001 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
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"In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District
Secretary by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the following Monday meeting not requiring departmental
investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors".
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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L Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comments
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2001.
4. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2001
5. Approval of Liens for Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts.
6. General Fund Disbursements 9184607 through 4184766 in the amount of$779,214.00 and Payroll
Checks 98716 through #8769 in the amount of$60,920.29, totaling $840,134.29.
OLD BUSINESS
T Discussion and possible action regarding an "Alternative Funding Formula" for LAFCO.
8 Discussion and possible action regarding the scheduled time of day for the District's Regular Board
Meetings.
9, Sierra West Adjusters' response directed to the Law Office of Granowitz, White and Weber in
reference to Mr. Tim Mazza's property damage claim.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Discussion and possible action regarding the designation of a voting delegate to represent EVWD
at the general membership meeting on May 10`h at the ACWA Spring Conference in South Lake
Tahoe.
11. Opportunity to participate in OPR's (Office of Planning and Research) development of LAFCO
service review guidelines. Discussion and possible action.
REPORTS
12. April 13, 2001 - Releases of Lien for Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts.
13. Oral Comments from Board of Directors.
ADJOURN
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DRAFT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2001
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Lightfoot. Robert Martin led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Wilson, Sturgeon, Goodin, Lightfoot
ABSENT: Director Negrete
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Alberta Hess, Chief Financial
Officer; Mary Wallace, Administrative Assistant.
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Jo McAndrews
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The General Manager requested that the following Closed Session Items( No. 24a and
No. 24b):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Two Potential Cases.
be added to the Agenda as the need to take immediate action thereon arose after the
Agenda had been posted.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the April 9, 2001 Agenda be approved with
revisions recommended by the General Manager pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.2(b)(2).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Lightfoot declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:32
p.m. Thero being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 26, 200'1 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M/S/C (Goodin-Wilson) that the March 26, 2001 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager noted that the owner of property at 25364 Fisher St. had paid
the account and should be removed from the lien list.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-N~) that the liens for delinquent water and sewer accounts
be approved for processing with the exception noted by the General Manager.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE'I~NEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND
HIRCO, LLC TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO THIRTY-
NINE (39) DWELLING UNITS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF STREATER
BETWEEN KRISTIN LANE AND SYCAMORE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Goodin-Wilson) that the Development Agreement between East Valley
Water District and Hirco, LLC be approved.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND
GARDNER CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, IN(;, TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL UNITS LOCATED AT
27265 BASELINE IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2001 were
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Goodin-Wilson) that the Financial Statements for period ending February
28, 2001 be accepted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Goodin-Wilson) that General Fund Disbursements #184438 through
#184606 in the amount of $413,371.28, Payroll Fund Disbursements #8662 through
#8715 in the amount of $64,147.89 totaling $477,519.17 be approved.
2 Minutes: 04/09/01
RADON RULE UPDATE
The General Manager reported on the District's progress with the Rule to date; that the
Arsenic Rule had been taking priority lately and that there was nothing new to report on
Radon. Information only.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RULES,
REGULATIONS AND FEES FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT.
M/S/C (Wilson-Goodin) that the Public Hearing Section of the Board Meeting be
opened at 5:35 p.m.
The General Manager stated that proposed revisions to the Rules, Regulations and
Fees for Water and Sewer Services provided by the District had been finalized and
were being presented to the Board for approval and adoption.
There being no verbal or written comments, President Lightfoot requested a motion to
close the Public Hearing Section.
M/S/C (Goodin-Wilson) that the Public Hearing Section of the meeting be closed
at 5:40 p.m,
RESOLUTION 2001.07 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Goodin) that Resolution 2001.07 be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 358 - ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER
SERVICE, ESTABLISHING A WATER DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION TO DISTRICT WATER MAINS, REGULATING
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Goodin) that Ordinance No. 358 be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 360 - ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER
SERVICE was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Goodin) that Ordinance No. 360 be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 359 - REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS, THE
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING AND LATERAL SEWERS,
PUBLIC SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS, ESTABLISHING A SEWER DEPARTMENT,
PROVIDING PERMITS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF
SANITARY SEWERS, PROVIDING SEWERS FOR ANNEXED AREAS AND
SUBDIVISIONS, REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO
3 Minutes: 04109/01
THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM, PROVIDING RELIEF FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE
PROVISIONS THEREOF AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT
was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Goodin) that Ordinance No. 359 be approved.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR MARCH 2001 were presented to the
Board for approval.
Staff was directed to design a more adaptable "Fees and Expense Report" form for the
Directors monthly reports.
M/S/C (Wilson-Sturgeon) that the Director's fees and expenses for March 2001
be approved.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM MARGOLIN FOR
JUDITH ANN PETROSINO.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the claim for damages from the Law Offices of
William Margolin for Judith Ann Petrosino be denied and referred to District's Legal
Counsel and Insurance Agency.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM MARGOLIN FOR
JOHN P. PETROSINO.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the claim for damages from the Law Offices of
William Margolin for John P. Petrosino be denied and referred to District's Legal
Counsel and Insurance Agency.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A SPONSORSHIP IN THE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S CHILD SAFETY/CRIME PREVENTION
YEARBOOK FOR FALL 2001 TO FALL 2002.
No action was taken.
MARCH 29, 2001 RELEASES OF LIEN FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS.
List of liens released on Mamh 29, 2001 was reviewed. Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on District operations to date; reminded all that the
District was the host for Special District's Meeting on Monday, April 16th; that the
District's Semi-Annual Tour will be Thursday, April 19th; that the Bond Sale is scheduled
4 Minutes: 04/09/0
for Wednesday, April 11t~ at the offices of Fieldman-Rolapp & Assoc. in Irvine, CA.
Information only.
DIRECTOR NEGRETE ARRIVED AT 5:55 P,M,
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Director Sturgeon commented on the success of the Highland Harvest Festival and
mentioned that he felt this should be an annual event for the District's participation.
Information only.
Director Negrete stated that he had received many positive comments regarding the
recent "Highland Harvest Festival". Information only.
Director Wilson congratulated the General Manager on the "nicely done" letter to the
"Voice of the People"; commented on the status of the current "power crunch".
Information only.
Director Lightfoot suggested that the Board consider changing the time for its regular
meetings from evening hours to regular working hours to accommodate staff and bring
the item back to the Board for further discussion. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
LETTER TO VOICE OF THE PEOPLE (THE SUN NEWSPATPER) IN RESPONSSE
TO THE EDITORIAL IN THE MARCH 26m'S NEWSPAPER REGARDING THE
"ARSENIC RULE". Information only.
ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETING - APRIL 16, 2001, THE GOURMET, '1445
HIGHLAND AVE., SAN BERNARDINO, CA. Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
M/S/C (Wilson-Goodin) that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session.
The Board entered into closed session at 6:05 p.m., as provided for in the California
Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed
on, and added to, the Agenda.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
M/S/C (Negrete-Goodin) that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
Minutes: 04/09/01
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 6:40 p.m. The items listed on the Agenda were
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken except on the
following items:
24a. M/S/C (Wilson-Negrete) that the amended claim be denied and referred to
District's Legal Counsel and Insurance Agency.
24b. M/S/C (Wilson-Goodin) to authorize Legal Counsel to convey a tentative
agreement by April 18th and confer with the General Manager regarding a
confidentiality agreement.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Glenn R. Lightfoot, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
Minutes: 04/09/01
DRAFT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 18, 2001
(BOARD WORKSHOP)
MINUTES
The Special Meeting (Board Workshop) was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by
President Lightfoot. President Lightfoot led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Wilson, Negrete, Sturgeon, Goodin, Lightfoot
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager
GUEST(s): None
The Board President stated that this meeting is a workshop only. No decisions
will be made.
~ DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE STRUCTURE & ACTIVITIES
No decisions were made.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Glenn R. Lightfoot, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
Bd. Workshop Minutes:04/18/01
CERTIFICATE OF LIEN
APRIL 23, 2001
ACCOUNT OWNERS PROPERTY AMOUNT
NUMBER NAME ADDRESS OWED
1. 001~)165-2' t364 35TH ST 99.85
2. 001-0180-0 1364 BERNARD CT 26.57
3. 008-0854-0 27134 MANSFIELD ST 70.02
4. 044-0014-3' 1478 PUMALO ST 111.14
5. 044-0169-2' 1888 HIGHLAND AVE 21.90
6. 063-0046-4* 1417 EUCALYPTUS DR 27.64
7, 082-0191-1' 25368 PALOMA RD 12.32
8. 083-0237-2 26190 DANIEL ST 127.84
9. 084-1313-2' 7116 SAN FRANCISCO ST 51.76
10. 094-0224-2* 7791 MERITO AVE 57.42
11. 102-0020-0'+ 24673 6TH ST 25.04
12. 111-022t-0' 7737 GRAPE ST 1t3.89
13. 140-0096-0' 7282 STONEY CREEK DR 40.06
14. 154-0196-0' 7428 GOLONDRINA DR 39.03
15. 154-0294-2' 7485 BONNIE ST 65.96
TOTAL $ 890.44
STILL OWNS PROPERTY
+ MULTIPLE UNITS
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East Va * ey Wate istrict
TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: ALBERTA M. HESS / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SUBJECT: DISBURSEMENTS
DURING THE PERIOD APRIL 5, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2001 CHECK NUMBERS
184607 THROUGH 184766 IN THE AMOUNT OF $779,214.00 WERE ISSUED.
PAYROLL CHECKS 8716 THROUGH 8769 IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,920.29 WERE
DISTRIBUTED ON,-~,,,~,~ ~, 2001.
TOTAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DISBURSEMENTS AND PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD -
$840,134.29.
LO~AL AGENCY FORMATION COMM'I'~ION
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
175 west Fifth Street, Second Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0490 · (909) 387-5866. FAX (909) 387-5871
E-MAlL: lafco @ [afco.co.san-bernardino.ba,us
DATE: APRIL 9, 2001 [ 0
FROM: JAMES M. RODD~'~ecutive Officer
TO: GENERAL MANAGERS, INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS
SUBJECT: ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FORMULA FOR THE INDEPENDENT
SPECIAL DISTRICTS' SHARE OF LAFCO COSTS
On April 4th, the Special Districts' "Working Group" met to consider further
alternatives for funding the Independent Special Districts' share of the
LAFCO costs. After considering testimony from a number of large and small,
enterprise and non-enterprise districts in attendance at that meeting, the
V working group endorsed an alternative funding formula for your
consideration.
Enclosed for review by your Board of Directors is a chart which details the
amount of funds that would need to be transferred by each independent
district to LAFCO if this alternative is endorsed by a majority of the districts
representing a majority of the districts' population in the county. In
addition, a ballot is enclosed so that you can express your district's formal
position on this important issue.
ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THIS OFFICE BY MAIL OR FAX
NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M., MIDNIGHT, ON MAY 15, 2001. BALLOTS
DATED AFTER THAT DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE, take a position on this issue as soon as possible, and cast your
district's vote. LAFCO staff will publish the results of the balloting.
You may be interested to know that CSDA and many other LAFCOs are
looking to San Bernardino County for leadership in implementin§ this new
law. It is recognized throughout the state that the current statutory formula
is unfair, and the independent special districts in this county have be~m to
address this issue earlier and more comprehensively than any other county
in the state.
Alternative Funding
Ballot Measure
I think it is important, therefore, that we record a comprehensive vote on
this funding alternative. Each of these ballots is being sent by certified mail,
so it will be difficult to suggest that "it got lost in the mail."
To review: Please consider the enclosed chart which lists a district-by-
district contribution to the net LAFCO cost. Please sign and date the
enclosed ballot expressing your district's position on the issue. Please mail
or fax your ballot so that it is received in this office no later than Midnight,
May 15, 2001, so that I may report the results of the ba/loting to my
Commission at its May 16th hearing.
JMR/
Enclosures:
Ballot Measure
Funding Chart
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ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FORMULA FOR THE
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS~ SHARE
OF LAFCO COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02
BALLOT
The
(Name of District)
has reviewed and considered the following alternative funding formula for
the independent districts' share of the LAFCO cost for FY 2001-02:
1. Each of the three Health Care Districts in San Bernardino County
(also known as "Hospital Districts"), shall each contribute $500 to the
Independent Special Districts' share of the LAFCO net cost, regardless
of the amount of their current tote revenues; and,
2. All Independent Special Districts with total revenues less than
$50,000, as reported in the FY 1997-98 State Controller's Report on
the "Financial Transactions Concerning Special Districts" {the latest
publication available), shall each contribute $25 to the Independent
Special Districts' share of the LAFCO net cost; and,
3. Ail Independent Special Districts with total revenues between $50,000
and $100,000, as reported in the above-noted State Controller's
Report shall each contribute $50 to the Independent Special Districts'
share of the net LAFCO cost; and,
4. All Independent Special Districts with total revenues between
$100,000 and $200,000, as reported in the above-noted State
Controller's Report shall each contribute $250 to the Independent
Special Districts' share of the LAFCO net cost; and,
5. All Independent Special Districts with total revenues between
$200,000 and $1,200,000, as reported in the above-noted State
Controller's Report shall each contribute $2,750 to the Independent
Special District's share of the LAFCO net cost; and,
6. All Independent Special Districts with total revenues in excess of
$1,200,000, as reported in the above-noted State Controller's Report
shall equally divide the balance of the LAFCO net cost (currently
estimated at $4,518 per district for FY 2001-02).
Special Districts
Funding Formula
Ballot Measure
It is understood that this alternative formula shall be in effect only for
Fiscal Year 2001-2002, so that legislation amending Government Code
Section 56381 (the statutory formula), if any, can be further reviewed.
The above-named district hereby votes on this
alternative funding formula. (yes/no)
District President/Authorized Board Member
Date
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APRIL 4, 2001 ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FORMULA
LAFCO APPORTIONMENT
TOTAL REVENUES FROM 1997-98 STATE CONTROLLER REPORT
dAME OF DISTRICT TOTAL REVENUES ALLOCATION OF $15S,189
:REST FOREST FIRE PROTECTION 2.Eg4,TE3 4,510
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~POST OFFICE BOX 7187 ~i~'i, 6 888/477-3007
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA g5267 A I~ J I~ S T I~ I~ S FAX888/477-7OO5
April 11, 2001
Law Office of G~g~ w~i~, White and Weber
Washington Mfl.ttual Plaza - Suite 300
300 North ~Street
San Berr~dino, CA 92401
^tte : S teven R. Weber
RE: CLAlkM# : DVRO00365
INSURED : East Valley Water District
DATEOFLOSS : 11-11-00 & 11-13-00
CLAIMANT : Tim Mazza
OUR FIlJF, # : 00-1129
Dear Mr. Weber:
We have received your letter dated 3-07-01 in which you returned our claim
payment check in the amount of $7,225.00 which is our offer for full settlement of
Mr. Mazza's property damage claim. In your letter you stated that our offer is
insufficient and that the facts stated in our letter of 2-01-01 are inaccurate.
On 1 i-17-00 we retained the services of David Kason of Mann & Kason Adjusters
to visit Mr. Mazza's home and inspect all of the damaged property. Mr. Kason
inspected the property on 11-22-00 and states that the Mazzas were very reluctant
to discuss details of the damage as a result of the loss. Mr. Kason was advised that
there was damage to the carpet and some personal property items were damaged
which have been thrown away. It was not until Ma:. Kason was dep~ing from the
dwelling when the Mazzas provided him with their list of the damaged property that
they had completed for your office which totals $7,225.00. Mr. Kason was told that
the personal property items on the list, which had not been mentioned during his
inspection, had already been thrown away.
In review of the property damage list that was completed by the Mazzas, we have
determined that Mr. Kason did not have the opportunity to inspect the sofa, diving
equipment, and m/scellaneous items which total $3,385.00.
After receiving your letter of 3-07-01, we contacted Mr. Kason indicating that your
recollection of his interest in m-inspecting the damaged property differed from his.
Mr. Kason stated that when he expressed his interest in re-inspecting the property,
you advised of your interest to proceed directly with the settlement of the claim.
Law Office of Granowitz, White and Weber
Tim Mazza
April 11,2001
Page Two
In your letter you have advised that Mr. Mazza disagrees with our understanding of
the second loss of 11-13-00 in which we state that East Valley Water District
inspected their sewer main that date and did not find any blockage in the line and
determined that the blockage is in the Mazza's lateral. You referred us to Gerald
Severs of East Valley Water District to confirm that our statement was incorrect.
We contacted Mr. Severs who stated that he was only familiar with one occurrence
at the Mazza's home in November 2000. That incident involved blockage in the
main line due to vandals throwing a large amount of oranges into a manhole
upstream from the Mazzas. Mr. Severs has researched the second incident and
confirmed that on 11-13-00 there was no blockage in the main and the blockage
experienced by the Mazzas was in their lateral.
In your letter you have made a demand of $12,500 for your client's property
damage, exterior clean up, loss of use of property, and inconvenience. You base
your demand on the loss settlement made with a prior carrier involving a sewage
backup at the Mazza's in September 2000.
We see no connection between the two cases' value and no facts have been
presented that would establish a connection. We do not accept the burden of
attempting to explain another carrier's loss payment and will not use their payment
as a basis of our settlement with your client.
You also advise that this type of claim is one in which general damages could be
awarded. This is a simple property loss for which general damages are unavailable.
We are dealing with a property damage claim for which we have provided a full
settlement offer, without the application of depreciation, based on the property
damage list compiled by your client. This is the only document of damages that we
have received from you or your client. As stated above, the list includes $3,385.00
of property which we were not been provided an opportunity to inspect and have no
documentation of its existence.
We have determined that the loss of 11-11-00 is the result of vandals placing a large
amount of oranges into the sewer line causing a blockage in the main. This was
further confirmed by Mr. Severs who you use as a reference as to the facts of the
loss. The liability on the part of East Valley Water District for your client's
damages is questionable given that there was no known instance of malicious
mischief.
Law Office of Granowitz, White and Weber
Tim Mazza
April 11, 2001
Page Three
Considering the lack of documentation of your client's incurred damages, the fact
that we did not apply any depreciation to the sofa or diving equipment, and the
questionable liability on the part of our insured, we consider our offer of $7,225.00
in full settlement of your client's loss as more than fair and equitable
After your review of this letter, please contact my office so that we may discuss this
matter further.
Sincerely,
Scott Towns
Sierra West Adjusters
CC: East Valley Water District t///
Mann & Kason Adjusters, Inc.
S.N. Potter Insurance
ACWA FAX MEMORANDUM
April 9, 2001
TO: Board Members, General Managers
ACWA Member Agencies
FROM: Steve Hall
ACWA Executive Director
SUBJECT: General Session at ACWA Spring Conference
At its March 30 meeting, the ACWA Board of Directors approved
· ' ' recommended changes to the ACWA Bylaws affecting region election
,': procedures, subject to a vote of the general mernbership.
?' ,~?. '.' Therefore, there will be a meeting of the general membership at the
~ ~"~: ~ ~" ACWA Spring Conference in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, May 10,
2001, to discuss these proposed changes as well as any other business
that may be appropriate. The General Session will convene
immediately following the Thursday Luncheon.
In order to expedite the sign-in process of the voting delegates from
each agency, we would like to get those nantes prior to the meeting,
Each member agency may designate one individual to cast the vote on
behalf of the agency. PIease have the enclosed form signed by the
individual who will be attending the General Session and voting on
behalf of your agency and return it by fax to this office at your
earliest convenience. If there is a last minute change, please let us
know before the meeting date by calling my assistant, Audrey Ryder, at
916-441-4545. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call.
Association of Californla
Water Agencies Thanks for your cooperation.
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California
95814-3514
916/441-4545 SIGH:alr
F^x 916/325-4849
www.acwanet.com Enclosure
cc: ACWA Board of Directors
Hall of the States
400 N. Capitol St., N.W.
Suite 357 South
Washington, D.C.
20001-1512
202/434-4760
F^X 202/434-4763 WORD/MEMOS/GENERAL.SESSION.DOC
FAX
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
PROXY FORM
ACWA GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2001
TO: AUDREY RYDER
FAX NUMBER: 916-325-2306
THE PERSON DESIGNATED BELOW WILL BE ATTENDING THE ACWA
GENERAL SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2001, AS OUR VOTING
DELEGATE:
SIGNATURE OF DELEGATE:
PRINTED NAME OF DELEGATE:
AGENCY:
TELEPHONE NUIvlBER:
FAX NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Opportunity to f,.articipate in OPR' Development
of LAFCO Service Review Guidefines
~m~uant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act, the Govemor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is preparing
guidelines by July 1 to assist local agency formation commissions (LAFCOs) with municipal services reviews. OPR
desires to receive input from individuals, agencies and organizations that abe interested in, or will be affected by, the
guidelines.
Please be our guests at a Brainstorming Session!
Workshop 1 March 29, 2001 in Sacramento
Workshop 2 April 5, 2001 in Fresno
Workshop 3 April 23, 2001,' 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Orange County Data Center across the
street from the Centur7 School, 1400 South Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
92705. Cross streets are McFadden and Edinger. Parking is plentiful and free.
Workshop 4 May, San Fernando Valley - Sign-up below to get on mailing Iist.
Workshop 5 June, Chico - Sign-up below to get on mailing list.
Workshop 6 June, San Diego -. Sign-up below to get on mailidg list.
General Discussion Topics*
· Review of legislation requiring service review guidelines.
· Project Overview and Schedule.
· Issues that need to be considered during Guidelines development.
· What ideal service review guidelines need to contain and accompJish.
· What services need to be reviewed and to what extent.
· Processes or steps for evaluating services.
· What obstacles and special cases will be encountered when reviewing services.
*Participants will be asked to prov.[de, input, weight issues, vote and sug{].est strategies using an electronic meeting
information collection system. A meeting report will be placed on the OPR webs[te.
Werkshop - I plan to attend the Orange County Workshop '
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Section 56430 of the CorteseVox/Hertzberg Local Governmen~.~ct of 2000 Effective January '1, 2001
56430. (a) In order to prepare and to update spheres of influence in accordance with section 56425,
~ole commission shall conduct a service review of the municipal services provided in the county or
ther appropriate area designated by the commission. The commission shall include in the area
designated for service review the county, the region, the sub-region, or such other geographic area
as is appropriate for an analysis of the service or services to be reviewed, and shall prepare a written
statement of its determinations with respect to each of the following: (1) infrastructure needs or deficiencies;
(2) growth anc~ population projections for the affected area;
"' (3) tinancing constraints and opportunities;
(4) cost avoidance oppod:unities;
(5) opportunities for rate restructuring;
6_._(_6)_9,~ortunities for sl~ared tacilitJes;
(7) government structure options, including advantages and disadvantages of consolidation or
reorganization ot service providers;
(8) evaluation ot management e~iciencies; and
(9/ local accountability and governance.
(b) In conducting a service rewew, ti~e commission shall comprehensively review all of the agencies
fi=~¥f'provide the identified service or services within the designated geographic area.
(c) The commission shall conduct a service review before, or in conjunction with, but no later than
t'h--~T'~me it is considering an action to establish a sphere of influence in accordance with section
56425 or section 56426.5 or to update a sphere of influence pursuant to section 56425.
(d) Not later than July 1, 2001, the Office of Planning and Research, in consultation with
commissions, the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions, and other local
overnments, shall prepare guidelines for the service reviews to be conducted by commissions
~'ursuant to this section.
RELEASE OF LIENS
APRIL 13, 2001
ACCOUNT OWNERS PROPERTY AMOUNT
NUMBER NAME ADDRESS OWED
1. 001-0130-4 3360 GOLDEN AVE 283.50
2. 004-0160-6 7432 MCKINLEY ST 117.95
3. 015-0109-2 5419 ELMWOOD RD 18.50
4. 019-1623-3 7009 ALICE ST 42.46
5. 022-0020-1 3782 MODESTO DR 180.08
6. 061-0095-5 25238 PACIFIC ST 47.10
7. 062-0t98-5 26350 21ST ST 70.28
8. 092-0123-2 7466 GUTHRIE ST 79.17
9. 092-0172-6 7531 NEWCOMS ST 49.08
10. 093-0214-1 7424 OLIVE TREE LN 112.01
11. 111-0t40-6 26230 6TH ST 104.25
12. 111-O183-5 26'129 CYPRESS ST 32.62
13. 144-0522-2 7736 PEACOCK AVE. 119.00
t4. t44-1899-2 7773 SHASTA AVE 124.9'1
15. 161-0098-1 29594 BRIGHT SPOT RD 76.46
16. 164-0093-5 7915 VALENCIA CT 12.60
TOTAL $1,469.97
+PAID THROUGH TAX ROLLS
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