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Agenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/12/2011
East Val ley Water District 3654 HIGHLAND AVE., SUITE #12, HIGHLAND, CA BOARD MEETING April 12, 2011 3:00 P.M. AMENDED AGENDA --------------------------------------------------------------------- "In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Secretary by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the following Tuesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors ". ----------------------------------------- -------------- -------- - - - - -- CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Comments 2. Approval of Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2011 4. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes for March 8, 2011 5. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2011 6. Resolution 2011.05 — A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District Notice of Completion to rehabilitate and improve efficiencies at Well 125 NEW BUSINESS 7. Resolution 2011.07 A Resolution of East Valley Water District authorizing the General Manager to sign funding agreement, amendments, and certifications for funding under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; authorizing the General Manager to approve claims for reimbursement; authorizing the General Manager to execute budget and expenditure summary; authorizing the General Manager to sign the contractor's release form and the General Manager to sign the certification of project completion; and dedicating revenues from assessment against property as the source of revenue to repay said loan. 8. Ordinance No. 380 — An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District Establishing Guidelines for the Conduct of its Public Meeting and Activities 9. Ratify the actions taken by the General Manager regarding the letter to the Honorable Tom McClintock and the April 5, 2011 Testimony to the Subcommittee on Water and Power 10. Discussion and possible action regarding HR1042 (Endangered Species Act) 11. Directors' fees and expenses REPORTS 12. General Manager / Staff Reports • IT update 13. Consultant Reports 14. Committee Reports a. Legislative (Standing) ■ Accept Legislative Committee Minutes for: • June 17, 2010 • January 21, 2011 • February 10, 2011 b. Community Affair (Standing) c. Policy Committee (Standing) d. Labor Negotiation Committee (Ad -Hoc) e. Succession Planning Committee (Ad -Hoc) 15. Oral comments from Board of Directors 16. Letter of Appreciation to the District from the City of Highland Police Department MEETINGS 17. Association of the San Bernardino County Special Districts membership meeting hosted by Cucamonga Valley Water District; Frontier Project, Rancho Cucamonga, April 18, 2011 18. ACWA's 2011 Spring Conference and Exhibition, Shaping a New Political Landscape; Sacramento, May 10 — 13, 2011 19. Special District and Local Government Institute, Administration, Running a Successful Public Agency in Tough Economic Times. San Diego, June 9- 0. 2011 CLOSED SESSION 20. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Government Code Section 54056.8] Property: 1191- 251 -02, 1191- 251 -05, 1191- 251 -06 Party with whom District \� ill negotiate: Pcrtential Buyers Party who will be negotiating on behalf of the District: Robert Martin 2 21 22. Under negotiation: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Government Code Section 54957.6(a)] District negotiator: Employee Organization: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION [Government Code Section 54957] Title: General Manager ADJOURN Price and Terms of Payment To be determined S.B.P.E.A. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability- related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above - agendized public meeting should be directed to the District's Administrative Manager at (909) 885 - ' 00 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. r-------------------------------------------- -------- ---- ----- ----- - - - - -- 3 Subject to approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 22, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by President Wilson. Ms. Van Dijk led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque. Malmberg, Sturgeon. Wilson A13SENT: Morales STAFF: Robert Martin. General Manager:. Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Ron Buchwald, District Engineer: Justine Hendricksen_ Administrative Manager: Cecilia Contreras, Administrative Office Specialist 11, Gary Sturdivan, Safety & Regulatory Affairs Director LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Commnunily News), Cara Van Dijk (CV Strategies) PUBLIC COMMENTS President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:02 pill. There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA President Wilson recommended that item 98 be deferred until the next scheduled board meeting. M /S /C (LeVesque- Malmberg) that the February 22, 2011 agenda be approved as amended. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2011 NI /S /C (Sturgeon - Mal mberg) that the meeting minutes for February 8, 2011 be approved as submitted. DISBURSEMENTS M /S /C (Sturgeon- Malmberg) that the General Fund Disbursements #227449 through 4227618 which were distributed during the period of February 2, 2011 through February 14, 2011 , in the amount of $1,078,812.93 and Payroll and Benefit contributions for the period ended munutcso' -?' 11 anc February 14, 2011 and included checks and direct deposits, in the amount of $279.959.60 totaling 51.358,722.53 be approved. Director LeVesque inquired as to hotv much the District has spent on the tenant improvements to Suite 30, and vthy we have not moved into the offices and what are the final costs: that he is very disappointed that this item had been removed as an agenda item when lie has requested it several times to be discussed: that he etas told by the Administration staff that the Board President removed this item from the agenda and wanted to know A by. The General Manager stated that he is still waiting for the final numbers on cost since the ADA has issues with the parking lot and the District cannot get an occupancy permit until they are corrected: that the owner has the plans for the reconstruction o1 the parking lot and is waiting to hear back. President Wilson stated that he did not recall removing this item but then stated that he wanted this item to be discussed first in Directors comments before adding it as an agenda item tier discussion and possible action. GENERAL MANAGERS EXPENSES MSS /C (Sturgeon - Mal mberg) to approve the General Managers expenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 2011.03 — A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY M /S /C (LeVesque- Malmberg) that Resolution 2011.03 be approved. RESOLUTION 2011.04 — A DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR FEMA AND CALEMA REIMBURSEMENT FROM WINTER FLOODING M /S /C (Malmberg, LeVesque) that Resolution 2011.04 be approved. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AT 1379 E. 35Th STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA FROM DIANE BROADBENT M /S /C (LeVesque - Malmberg) that the claim for damages at 1379 F. is"' Street, San Bernardino. CA from Diane Broadbent be determined as follows: (1) to the extent that the claim relates to a cause of action with an accrual date that is outside the applicable statute of limitations period. the Board had no jurisdiction to accept the claim since the presentation thereof is untimely: and (2) to the extent that the claim seeks nioney for all other damages and losses alleged therein that relate to a cause of action tN ith an accrual date that is within the applicable statute of limitations period, the Board toted to reject the claim and referred the matter to Legal Counsel and to the Districts insurance carrier. 2 Naiome, 02,22 11 . DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AT 26723 CREST STREET. HIGHLAND, CA FROM IRITTA BYFIELD M /S /C (Malmberg- Levesque) that the claim for damages at 267 -23 Crest Street - Highland. CA from Iritta Byfield be denied and referred to the District's legal counsel and Insurance Carrier. GENERAL MANAGER /STAFF REPORTS The General Manager stated that the Seven Oaks Dam testing has been re- scheduled for Tuesday March 1. 2011 ; that there are some concerns regarding the North Fork Pipeline that crosses the Santa Ana River; that the County has placed rocks around it to mitigate any damage that may occur. He addressed a number of concerns relating to the installation of water service for the nevv In -N -Out restaurant in Highland; that once a quote is signed from the deccloper, and fees are paid, there is a ninety day not to exceed completion time. Ms Hendricksen stated that the City of San Bernardino tour of the Treatment plant has been cancelled and will be rescheduled: she requested available dates from the Directors who would like to attend. Mr. Tompkins stated that staff is coining to the end of the next fiscal year draft budget and will be available for review by the next scheduled board meeting. Ile informed that ��ww.wyyd.�rg will be functioning today. He informed the Board that a Customer Service Representative created a sign to place in the lobby showing appreciation to our customers and placed out bowls of candy. CONSULTANT REPORTS Ms Van Dijk stated that a draft Strategic Communications plan will be unveiled at the next Community Affairs meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Legislative (Standing) -- The General Manager stated that the Sucher Fish Task Force is working on taking a legal strategy and political strategy for Congressional support. b. Community Affairs (Standing) - No comments at this time. c. Policy (Ad -Hoc) - No comments at this time. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Sturgeon attended a YMCA Legislative event and there were 31 members in attendance; that he received a call from the President of East Highlands Ranch inquiring about what services or programs the District offers to help with irrigation consery ation. President V, itson stated that he attended the ARkStorm event at the Yucaipa Community Center on February 1 R`s and was very impressed. 3 Minutes 02 22,11 cim Vice President LeVesque stated that there was a committee missing from the agenda, the Succession Planning Committee and would like this added to closed session for the next tew regular scheduled board meetings. WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S SACRAMENTO, MARCH 24-25,2011 Information only. 28'" ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BRIEFING, CMUA'S 79'" ANNUAL CONFERENCE, RANCHO LAS PALMAS, MARCH 29, 2011 — APRIL 1, 2011 Information only. The Board took a break at 4:12 pm The Board returned to session 4:16 pm CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 4:16 p.m. as provided in the California Open Meeting Law. Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to regular session 4:43 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. Robert E. Martin, Secretary 4 George Vdilson. President Minute, 02 2 "1 I »e Subject to an ro oLal EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT March 8, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Director Malmberg led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg. Sturgeon. Wilson ABSENT: Directors: Morales STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager: Ron Buchwald, District Engineer: Gary Sturdivan, Regulatory Affairs Director: Becky Kasten. Accounting Supervisor. Eileen Bateman, Executive Assistant: Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (I lighland Community News), Cara Van Dijk (CV Strategies) APPROVAL OF AGENDA M /S /C (Malmberg - LeVesque) that the March 8, 2011 agenda be approved as submitted. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Wilson declared the public participation section of' the meeting open at 3:01 P.111. There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed. DISBURSEMENTS M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) that General Fund Disbursements #227619 through 9227761 distributed during the period of February 15. 2011 through March I, 2011, in the amount of $742,390.67 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended March 1. 2011 in the amount of $228.351.24 totaling $971,041.91 be approved. GENERAL MANAGER'S EXPENSES M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) that the General Managers expenses be approved as submitted. Minute., 3 8 .2011 jph REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE 371 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS This item has been referred to the Policy Committee for further review. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S MID- YEAR BUDGET REVIEW The General Manager reviewed the mid -year budget with the Board. Director Morales arrived at 3:16 p.m. The Board reviewed the proposed mid -year adjustments made by the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. M/S (Malmberg- Sturgeon) that the District approve $15K to the Water Resource Institute. After a briefdiscussion Directors Malmberg and Sturgeon withdrew their motions. MIS /C (Malmberg - Sturgeon) that the amended 2010 -2011 mid -year budget be approved absent the deletion of the Water Resources Institute support. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISTIRCT EXPENSES AND COST CONTROLS No action taken. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTOR LEVESQUE'S PREVIOULY APPROVED EXPENSE REPORTS Vice President LeVesque considers newspaper subscriptions a service that he uses for information that deals with water related items. He would like the Policy Committee to review this item and make their recommendations to the Board. Mr. Kennedy stated that reimbursements for newspaper subscriptions many not comply with AB1234. No action taken. F,ffective March 8, 201 1 the Policy Committee is now a standing committee. DIRECTORS' FEES AND EXPENSES FOR FEBRUARY 2011 M /S /C (Sturgeon - Mal mberg) that the Directors expenses for February 2011 be approved. Minute, 3.8 %2011 kph 2 GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date: that a customer has a number of concerns relating to his property when the District is required to tlush Well 40; that FVIA D and the Cit) of Highland are working on a collaborative effort to mitigate the impact due to flushing Well 40: that the Water Conservation District will be discussing water extraction fees at their meeting on March 9, 2011. Mr. Sturdivan provided information relating to storm damages that occurred at Plants 134, 146, 140, 148 and 137; that the District has received a signed funding agreement for Plant 150 ; that the Eastwood Farms funding agreement should be sent to the District within three weeks: that Nestle Water has donated bottled water to the District for emergency purposes. Ms. Hendricksen stated that the required 700 forms need to be turned into the Administration Department by March 22 ". Mr. Buchwald provided information regarding the District's Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Wise partnership with the Home Depot. Mr. Tompkins reviewed the Financial Statements for the month ended January 31. 2011. Information only. CONSULTANTS REPORTS Ms. Van Dijk stated that CV Strategies is working on a number of items for the District including messaging information for the upcoming Highland Harvest Festival. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Legislative Committee (Standing) - The committee will be meeting on Friday to discuss the current session bills. b. Community Affairs Committee (Standing) — The District reviewed the strategic communication report prepared by CV Strategies. c. Policy Committee (Ad -Hoc) — The committee will be meeting on Monday to discuss the purchasing policy. d. Labor Negotiating Committee (Ad -Hoc) — The committee will be meeting on Wednesday. e. Succession Planning Committee (Ad -Hoc) — No report. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Sturgeon offered his appreciation to EVWD staff for all the work they do throughout the District. President Wilson stated that he attended Metropolitan Water District's board meeting with Director Sturgeon. The Board took a break at 4:57 p.m. vhwtc�, 3 8 2011 iph 3 The Board returned to session at 5:05 p.m. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the agenda. ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to session at 5:25 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Robert E. Martin, Secretary George E. Wilson, President M mutes ? 8 2011 Iph 4 Subject to approval: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 10, 2011 MINUTES President Wilson called the Special Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Director Malmberg led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: LeVesquc. Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson ABSENT: Directors: None STAFF: None LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy GUEST(s): Dr. Bill Mathis (The Mathis Group) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 1:00P.m. I here being no written or verbal comments the public participation section was closed. Cpl1101101110 x.Y.11m, The Board entered into closed session at 1:01 p.m. as provided for in the California Open Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss the item listed on the agenda. The Board requested that the General Manager be summoned to the meeting at 2:30 p.m ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS The Board returned to regular session at 2:44 p.m. 'The item listed on the agenda was discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken. Special Board Nleeung NLntaes o3,10 /11 1ph The following individuals joined the meeting at 2:44 p.m. Cara Van Dijk (CV Strategies), Erin Gilhuly (CV Strategies), Ron Buchwald (East Valley Water District), Justine Hendricksen (East Valley Water District) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S STRATEGIC PLANNING Dr. Mathis facilitated the strategic planning process with the Board: a number of items were discussed in great detail including but not limited to: • Key elements in strategic planning • Water Resources • Organizational Capacity • Infrastructural /CIP • Legislative Activity • Financial Stewardship and Viability • Community Communication and Outreach • Conservation and Energy Management • Strategic Vision Implementation • Translation Vision into Execution • Examples of Strategic Vision Goals ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m. ADJOURN Robert E. Martin, Secretary George E. Wilson, President 2 Spcc and (Board Mccong Minmc, 03/10,11 1ph ..r' EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION 2011.05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLETION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District, as follows: WHEREAS, based upon the certificate of completion executed by the District to rehabilitate and improve efficiencies at Well 125. Labor included but was not limited to pulling equipment, disassembly, inspection and documentation of defective parts. Defective equipment was replaced, and the new assembly was reinstalled & tested. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby determine that said contract is completed and the President and Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a Notice of Completion on behalf of the District, and the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to record said Notice of Completion in the office of the County Recorder, County of San Bernardino, State of California. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District upon motion duly made, seconded and carried on April 12, 2011. Ayes: Noes: Absent: W2506 Ih 3 -31 -11 Attest: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT George E. Wilson, Board President Robert E. Martin, Board Secretary (Seal) RECORDING REQUESTED BY ] AND %k HEN RECORDED MAIL TO ] .. Name: East Valley Water District ] Street: PO Box 3427 ] Address: San Bernardino, CA 92413 ] City & Adn Engineering Department ] VV2506 State FEE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6103 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 3093, must be filed within 1 C days after completion. (See reverse side for Complete requirements. Notice is hereby given that: 1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of to interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described: 2. The full name of the owner is East Valley Water District 3. The full address of the owner is P.O Box 3427 San Bernartlinr CA 92413 San Bernardino County 4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is, in tee None (If ofa than fee, strike 1n fee' and mi for example,'pu' chaser ender contract of purchase, 'or lessee') 5. The full names and full addresses of all persons if any whr, Inc d title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are NAME ADDRESS East Valley Water District 3654 Richland Ave Suite 18 Highland CA 92346 6. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on March 28, 2011 The work don-- was: Rehabilitate and improve efficiencies et Well 125 labor included but was not limited to Pulling equip e t disassembly inspection and documentation of defective parts. Defecbvg_eyf.,pment was replaced and the new assembly was 7. The name of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was Th County Pump Company January 27, 2011 (If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole ,rser 'none' (Date of Contract) 8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of Highland County of San Bernardino , State of California, and is described as follows: Ed. Van Buren Tract Parcel 1 Assessor's Mao Book 0297 Page 05 in the Recorders Office of said County. 9. The scree, address of said property is None (If no street address has been difficulty assigned, insert. "norl Date: April 12 2011 Verification for Individual Owner Signature of ovmer or corporate officer of owner named in paragraph 2 or his agent George E "Skin" Wilson, Board President East Valrey water District VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, say: I am the Board Secretary [he declarant of the foregoing ( "President of'.' Manager of. 'A partner of% "Owner or Etc.) notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and Know the contents thereof; the same is true of my knowledge. I declare unaer penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and o,rect. Executed on April 12 2011 201'_ _, at Hiehland , California. (Date of signature.) (City, where signed.) (Persona_ signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of the notice of completion are true.) Robed E. Martin, Board Secretary tsar I'll., u, n >r nimrun -ft r RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2011.07 RESOLUTION OF East Valley Water District AUTHORIZING THE General Manager TO SIGN FUNDING AGREEMENT, AMENDMENTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND; AUTHORIZING THE General Manager TO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE General Manager TO EXECUTE BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY; AUTHORIZING THE General Manager TO SIGN THE CONTRACTOR'S RELEASE FORM AND THE General Manager TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT COMPLETION; AND DEDICATING REVENUES FROM Assessment against property AS THE SOURCE OF REVENUE TO REPAY SAID LOAN. WHEREAS, on December 29, 20082 the Eastwood Farms Mutual Water Company made application to the California Department of Public Health for a$ 1,520,526 loan under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 2010, the California Department of Public Health issued a Notice of Application Acceptance to said East Valley Water District and Eastwood Farms Mutual Water Company committing $ 390,482 in Loan Funding and $ 1,561,929 in Grant Funding from the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for 3600100 -003 Eastwood Farms Mutual Water Company consolidation with East Valley Water District; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2010 said East Valley Water District Board of Directors adopted a project bucget totaling $2,271,399; and WHEREAS, on AAvril 5, 2010, the California Department of Public Health committed funding in the amount of $ 1,952,441 under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program; and WHEREAS, the remaining $ 308.613 of project costs are to be funded under the Formation of a 30 -vear Assessment District against Eastwood Farms properties WHEREAS, the Funding Agreement under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund will provide for a 30 year repayment period at a 0 percent interest rate; and WHEREAS, East Valley Water District will loan Eastwood Farms property owners the balance of any project cost not allowable for SRF or grant funding for 10 years at 10% interest. WHEREAS, prior to the California Department of Public Health issuing said Funding Agreement, East Valley Water District Board of Directors is required to pass a resolution formally establishing a dedicated source of revenue to relay said loan, authorizing an officer to execute said Funding Agreement, amendments, and certifications, designating a person to approve claims for reimbursement, designating a person (registered engineer) to sign the Budget and Expenditure Summary, designating a person (registered engineer) to sign Certification of Project Completion, and designating a person to sign the Contractor's Release Form. WHEREAS, prior to the California Department of Public Health issuing said Funding Agreement, said East Valll Water District Board of Directors is required to form an Eastwood Farms Assessment District to ensure revenues equal to repay State Revolving funds and East Valley Water District loans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the General Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program Funding Agreement and any amendments thereto; i, a Registered Engineer in the State of California; and Rev. 4/22/2010 Page 1 of 2 Enclosure No. 14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the General t•tanaeer is hereby authorized to approve Claims for Reimbursement under the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program; is a Registered Engineer in the State of California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the General Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Budget and Expenditure Summary for the Safe Drinking Water State Revolvine =u-id program; is a Registered Engineer in the State of California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the General Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Contractor's Release Form for the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Progr�mi; is a Registered Engineer in the State of California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the General Manager is hereby authorized to certify that the project is complete and ready for final i -ispection; is a Registered Engineer it t're `.hate of California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the East Valli Water District does hereby designate revenues from Eastwood Farms Assessment District as the dedicated source° of revenue to repay this Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan. This dedication shall remain in full force arc e`.'fect until such loan is fully discharged, unless modification or change of such dedication is approved in writing by the California Department of Public Health. If for any reason, said source of revenues proves insufficient to satisfy the debt service cf the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan, sufficient funds shall be raised through increased water rates, user charges, or assessments or any other legal means available to meet this loan obligation and to operate and maintain this project. i ........................................... ............................... 0......... Passed and adopted by the East Valley Water District Board of Directors on, h\ the following vote: AYES: Directors NOES: Directors EXCUSED: Directors President ATTEST: Robert E. Martin _, Secretary of the East Valley Water District Board of Directors I� Board Secretary Rev. 4/22/2010 Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 380 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ITS PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the East Valley Water District finds as follows: A. The East Valley Water District ( "the District ") is a county water district organized and operating pursuant to California Water Code Section 30000 et seq. B. The District is governed by an elected Board of Directors ( "the Board ") whose meetings are subject to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Government Code Section 54950 et seq. ( "the Brown Act ") C. The Board is authorized by Government Code Section 54953.7 to impose requirements upon itself which allow greater access to its meetings than prescribed by the Brown Act. D. The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the Board's deliberations are open to the public to the fullest extent permitted by law and its activities are performed in a manner that reflect a dedication to the highest standards of integrity and accountability so as to continue to earn the trust and confidence of the public served by the District. THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the East Valley Water District does hereby adopt and ordain as follows: Section 1. PUBLIC ACTIVITIES. To the extent not otherwise inconsistent with applicable law or any existing or future ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, or particular practices of' the District, the Board hereby adopts as a matter of general policy the Board Norms and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. PUBLIC MEETINGS. 2.1. Statutory Requirements. All meetings of the Board and all committees thereof shall be conducted in complianc ,vpith all applicable requiremom of the Brown Act. 2.2. Additional Requirements. 2.2.1. Re ular Meetings. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954(a), all regular meetings of the Board shall be held at 3:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the District offices located at 3654 East Highlanc Avenue, Suite #30, Highland, California. 2.2.2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board shall be called and conducted in accordance with Government Code Section 54956 The Board shall not add any non - agendized item to the agenda of a special meeting. Further. no agenda for a special meeting shall provide an opportunity for the Board to consider the possihlc addition of any non - agendized item to the agenda. 2.2.3. Agenda s. the agendas of all Board meetings and all committee meetings that are open to the public shall be posted in the following locations: (1) an exterior bulletin board located outside the District headquarters which is accessthle Twenty -four (24) hours a day; (2) on -line at the District's website known as "eastvalley.org`; and (3) an interior bulletin board located in the lobby of the District headquarters. Section 3. REVIEW OF ORDINANCE. At times deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board small review this ordinance to determine its effectiveness and the necessity for its continued operation. The District's General Manager shall report to the Board on the operation of 0 is ordinance, and make any 2 recommendations deemed appropriate, including proposals to amend the ordinance. Upon conclusion of its review, the Board may take any action it deems appropriate concerning this ordinance. Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this ordinance shall supersede Ordinance No. 378 adopted by the Board on February 8, 2011, and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Adopted this 12`x' day of April, 2011. ROLL CALL Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: ATTEST: Robert E. Martin Secretary, Board of Directors ar 3 George E. Wilson President, Board of Directors BOARD NORMS AND PROCEDURES GENERAI. i. To take courageous action when necessary to keep the EVWD a progressive, well managed, innovative District. 2. Board of Directors provides leadership and participates in regional, state and national programs and meetings. g. Board of Directors looks to Constituents and other elected officials for independent advice. 4. Other community leaders are consulted in the decision- making process when appropriate. 5. There can be extensive citizen participation and work on District programs. 6. There are numerous meetings, other than regular Board of Directors meetings. 7. We stress training for staff and Board of Directors. 8. Board of Directors will inform the General Manager's Administrative Manager when they will be out of town as early as possible. 9. Board of Directors get the same information as much as possible: citizen complaints, letters, background, etc., in a timely manner. io.Board of Directors members will each determine specific routine information they want to receive such as Committee or City Agendas. ii. Return unwanted reports and documents to staff for distributing to the public or for recycling. 12.The Board of Directors may ask General Manager or designee for information, providing such information requests can be reasonably accommodated without significant interruption in staff work load. The General Manager shall not be required to copy all Board Members with information obtained by other Board Members. EVWD - Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 13. All project assignments requested by Board Members shall be directed through the General Manager. The General Manager may place project items on the agenda if the project requires Board policy direction or approval to be implemented. 14.Items of significant expenditure of time /energy or financial impact must go to Board of Directors /General Manager to be agendized. 15. The General Manager receives formal work direction from the Board of Directors at public meetings or in closed session. Individual Board Members may not delegate formal work direction to the General Manager without approval by the rest of the Board of Directors. 16.The General Manager or Board President can request an item be placed on the agenda. 17. Read Committee Minutes in order to find out what is being worked on. 18.General Manager will discuss significant future Agenda topics with Board Members. 19. General Manager will meet regularly with Board President on Agenda preparation. 20. Board of Directors (minority side on vote) can not bring item back for one year; majority can bring it back at will. 21. Board Members will do their homework (i.e., Read packets, complete committee work, etc.). 22.General Manager to give routine updates to Board of Directors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' VALUES 23.The Board of Directors and General Manager are a participatory team. 24. Board of Directors values high energy, open mindedness, and is achievement - oriented. 25. Board of Directors will care and have respect for each other. 26. Board of Directors will be straightforward, with no hidden agendas. 27.District Board of Directors values humor. 28.Traditions are respected. 29.No member of the Board of Directors shall use his or her position of public service with the District as a means to benefit his or her personal or private interests. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION 2of8 EVWD - Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 30. Individuals are responsible to initiate resolution of problems A.S.A.P. and not let them fester. 31. Board of Directors will not direct personal attacks at each other during public meetings, in the press, or any other place /time. 32. Relationships are informal, but not casual in public. Business attire at Board meetings is appropriate. 33•Board of Directors will be cooperative in covering for each other. 34• Substantive Board of Directors /General Manager items are to receive advance notice and public notification. 35-Committee areas belong to the whole Board; they are not seen as territorial. 36. Committees are responsible to keep the rest of the Board Members informed; and other members are responsible for letting the Committee know if they want more information or to give input. 37.Before Elected officials start moving in a new direction, they will get direction from the rest of the Board Members. 38.The Board President forms Committees or disbands and is responsible for selection. 39•Committee reports will be made under Board Reports, when appropriate. 40.Committee summaries will be sent on an interim basis to update other Board members on: o Issues being discussed o Options being considered o Progress 41. Board of Directors and Committees will give clear and focused communication promptly. 42. If Committee and Staff disagree, it is the practice to bring the issue to full Board of Directors. BOARD INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF General Manager 43• Board of Directors will provide annual goals to provide direction to the General Manager at the time of the annual evaluation. 44. Board Members should always feel free to go to the General Manager and vice versa. 3 of 8 EVWD — Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 45•When a Board Member is unhappy about a department or issues, he /she should always talk it over with the General Manager not the Department Head or other Board members. 46.Concerns about a Department Head must be taken to the General Manager or Board Attorney only. 47-Critical information will be passed to all Board Members by appropriate personnel. 48.The General Manager will provide ongoing feedback, information, and perceptions to the Board of Directors, including some response to written communications requesting feedback. 49•The General Manager deals with issues that cross department boundaries. 50.Board of Directors will provide the General Manager with a written evaluation annually and provide some General Manager goals. Staff in General 51. Board of Directors will always be informed by staff when an unusual event occurs that the public would be concerned about, i.e., Health Department notice, big Water breaks, etc. in a timely manner (if press or media is involved). 52.Extreme emergencies (i.e., fatalities) are immediately communicated to Board Members by General Manager or staff. 53•The Board of Directors and staff will not blind side each other in public. Consideration for each other is our practice. 54• If a Board Member has a question on an agenda item, that member will make every effort to contact the General Manager or designee prior to the meeting. Board Attorney 55•Board Attorney shall partner with Board of Directors, General Manager and Staff when and where appropriate. 56.Board Attorney goes through the General Manager on routine areas. 57. Board Attorney to regularly consult with Board Members on items of concern on the upcoming agenda at the earliest time possible. 58. Board Attorney can consult directly with General Manager as needed. 59. Board Attorney will track Committee's actions, and relevant agendas of Board of Directors for needed input. 6o. Board Attorney must oversee specialist attorneys; they are paid through the General Manager. 4of8 EVWD — Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 61. Board Attorney to pro - actively inform and protect the Board of Directors from potential violations and conflicts. CHAIR SELECTION 62.The Board President's succession is governed by the Board practices. 63. The Board President is selected by the Board of Directors. The Board President remains as one member of the Board and has no rights or authority different from any member of the Board. 64. In the event of an early vacancy in the position of Board President, the Vice President shall become Board President for the remaining portion of the outgoing Board President's term as Board President. CHAIR'S ROLE 65.Each Board President is unique; the role is defined by the person, based on that person's style. 66.The Board President acts as the ceremonial head or representative of the District at various civic affairs. 67.The Board President is the spokesperson for the Board of Directors when appropriate media or external organization requests are made. 68.The Board President acts as signatory to all documents requiring Board's execution. 69.The Board President makes appointments to Ad Hoc and special advisory Committees. 70.The Board President makes declarations, extends official recognition of groups or events. 71. The Board President will inform the Board of any informal correspondence sent out to anyone in relation to District business. 72.The Board President regularly communicates with the General Manager. CITIZEN COMPLAINTS 73. Board of Directors will be informed of significant, urgent and repetitive complaints. 74.Staff will draft responses (letters). 75. Board of Directors shall not attempt to fix Citizens' problems on their own; it will be referred to the General Manager. 76.Responses to Citizens are customized. 5of8 EVWD - Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 77. Copies of responses to be included in individual packets or in Board Member's mail box. 78. If a Board Member wants action based on citizen complaint, they should go through the General Manager's office. 79.The level of detail in written responses will be selective. 80.Generally, communications are acknowledged with discretion. PUBLIC MEETINGS 81.General Manager sets the Agenda for regular Board of Directors meetings. 82.Public comment shall be received on all action items. 83. Board of Directors members will treat everyone with courtesy. 84. Corrections to minutes are passed to the Board Secretary as soon as possible. 85. Each member may share his /her views about the issue and the reasons for his /her vote. Consent Calendar 86.There is judicious use of the Consent Calendar, such as minutes, routine District business, some appeals, things already approved in the budget. 87.If a Board Member has a question on a Consent Calendar item for their information only, they are to ask staff ahead of time, rather than having it pulled off for discussion during the meeting. 88.Staff is prepared to report on every agenda item. Public Input on Individual Agenda Items 89.Once public input is closed, further public input will not be allowed unless re- opened by Board President. 90.Citizen's, Board President's and invited guests' comments will be limited to a reasonable time. 91. Board President will allow other Board Members to speak first and then give his /her views and summarizes. Public Comment Section of the Agenda 92. Public comments shall be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. 93• Each speaker will be thanked. 6of8 EVWD - Board of Directors Norms and Procedures 94•Generally, Board Members will not respond to Public Comments except for the Board President referring matters to the General Manager for follow up. Occasionally, a quick informational response is appropriate when an obvious answer is available. The Board of Directors will not debate or make decisions in response to public comments as they are not agenda matters under consideration. Votin 95•Everyone may speak before a motion. 96.Attempts will be made to get consensus on significant policy issues. 9 7.There will be roll call votes on request when a divided Board is obvious. 98. Department heads will generally attend when asked by the General Manager. 99•Board of Directors member discussions will not be redundant if they concur with what has already been said. Closed Session ioo.Closed Session materials and conversations are confidential; Board Members may retain Closed Session paper documents for analysis; documents must be destroyed when no longer needed /used. Board Members will get written reports for Closed Session items as much as possible; these reports are to be turned in at the end of the meeting. ioi.General Manager may ask for Closed Sessions to be held at the convenience of the Board. 102.No violation of Closed Session confidentiality; Board Members will not talk to affected / opposing parties or anyone else (press, etc.) per the Brown Act at specific Closed Session meetings. 103. Confidentiality relates to any non - public discussion items. Special Meetings 104.Special meetings may be called by Board President pursuant to the Brown Act. COMMITTEES AND BOARDS 105. Problem solving issues with Committees will be done as much as possible with Chairs. i06.All Committees of Board of Directors should know Board's needs: •To know Board's vision /mission. •Encouraged to participate in Board - sponsored events. *Understanding of their roles /authority/ "no- no's." 7of8 EVWD — Board of Directors Norms and Procedures *To know annual priorities /goals. .Process /parameters within which to work, i.e., citizen involvement. *Board of Directors reserves the right to make its own decisions. 107. Board President and Vice President are encouraged to receive annual support training. 1o8.All Board Members will receive annual training. These Board Norms will be reviewed on an annual basis. Approved: July 27, 2010 Approved July 27th, 2010 8 of 8 East Valley Water District 3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18, Highland, CA 92346 Serving Our Community for Over 50 Years P.O. Box 3427, San Bernardino, CA 92413 HOARD OF DIRECTORS April 1, 2011 George E.'aMlp' Wiam pne den, Mee La Vmgm V" Prawani Nip E. Slurq o Gireclor The Honorable Tom McClintock James Morapg, 1r Chairman of wor Subcommittee on Water and Power Larty Malmbarg DiredOr 1522 Longworth House Office Building Robert E. Martin Washington DC 20515 Gammi Menage., Brien W. impkiru chbi Fine"cial 011a Attention: Ian Lyle Raub E. ngin"- Dietnct Erginae� Dear Chairman McClintock: The East Valley Water District wishes to thank you for scheduling a hearing on April 5, 2011 titled "How Existing and Proposed Regulations are Impacting Water and Power Supplies and the Jobs Associated With Them." We respectfully request that you and your Subcommittee accept the attached testimony for the record. Our comments will give you a better idea of how a critical habitat rule for the Santa Ana Sucker issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in December, 2010 is impacting the Santa Ana River along with numerous local agencies and our economy. Thank you again for the opportunity to provide written testimony. Sincerely, Robert Martin General Manager REMijvh Administration (909) 885 -4900, Fax (909) 889 -5732 • Engineering (909) 888.8986, Fax (909) 383 -1461 Customer Service (909) 889 -9501, Fax (909) 888-6741 a Finance (909) 381.6463, Fax (909) 888 -6741 East Val I ey Water District Testimony Presented by the East Valley Water District To the Subcommittee on Water and power April 5, 2017 The East Valley Water District appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony to the Water and Power Subcommittee in response to your April 5, 2011 hearing titled; "How existing and proposed regulations are impacting water and power supplies and the jobs associated with these supplies." Our District was created in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to approximate 65,000 customers in the San Bernardino and Highland areas of Southern California. East Valley is only one of a number of agencies in the Inland Empire, who are being impacted by a critical habitat designation for the Santa Ana Sucker issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in December, 2010. Collectively, these affected agencies serve water, either at the retail or wholesale level; provide planning for community development and also transportation to more than 1 million residents of Southern California. We believe that the Critical Habitat Final Rule threatens to cripple our ability to provide water to our customers, make future economic development very uncertain, and create severe new demands upon the State Water Project which will impact the water picture in the California Delta In addition to our testimony, East Valley has joined with a number of other impacted local agencies in the Santa Ana Sucker Task Force where we are all working together to address our concerns over the sucker Water is the life blood of our communities in the Inland Empire. Based upon water rights dating back to the 191h century, local water agencies have depended upon the Santa Ana River as a crucial source both for our surface water and groundwater recharge supply. As the population of Southern California has grown, our ability to rely on imported water from the State Water Project and the Colorado River has diminished. This has made the importance of all local water supplies all the more crucial. The Santa Ana River has long been one of the most important parts of this equation. We have become used to both drought and also times of severe flooding and our local agencies have learned to cooperate together and manage the Santa Ana in a way that it sustains our population and our local econorny. Over the past 10 years, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has been engaged in an attempt to designate much of the upper Santa Ana River as a critical habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker. This is a six inch long fish that lives in the parts of the River that have year round water. On December 14, 2010, the Service published in the Federal Register its final designation of critical habitat for the sucker. This ncludes most of the run of the River from just below Seven Oaks Dam through the lity of Riverside In the wake of this ruling, all water supplies, econom❑ development, transportation, and many other activities of local government mu >t pass muster with the US Fish and Wildlife Service before they can proceed The Inland Empire has been savaged by (tie current economic dnwnturn Our ufh,ial unemployment rate is over 149io and thn creates a number of other soria f,rnblem; that ot:ompany a severely depressed lob market A. water providers the rnember, of the Tas',, Force are dedicated towards building a better future fnr the people we serve lhis will riot ce powole unless we are dlluwed to provide on assured local water supply the critical habitat o,,so ;ndtion calls our ability to accoinpli,h thi: ;•rs,,un into xurious question N. men the c(nt❑.,! hahitat was proposed 1)r inhn Hu,ing who has studied the economy of the Ir,iand Fmpire for over 40 years, noted that this ruling would require local di to be "cons•ar tly Subject t:; regulatory decisions that can either prevent them from doing their lobs or make it much more expensive. Local agencies cite numerous instances in which regulatory delay by the Service has caused elected officials to cancel projects in the belief that they may never be approved' talrfornia law requires that betore pruceeding all residential" industriai . office and retail projects secure a ceroficat,on from their local water agency that a 20 year supply of water wul be available to support the project With the surface and grounowaler potential it the Santa Ana River to provide local water supply now uncertain because of the sucker habitat nxre, and witn the supply of imported water from the Delta ncieasingly unrc -rtam, tnese cert fications will be hard to secure. The Southern California Association of c,overnntent projects that excluding outside migration to the area and based solely upon the local population growth, an additional 1,313,860 people will be Irving in 471,104 new house; in the Inland Empire by 2035 These citizens, and the buvnetses and other local institutions needed to support them will all require a water supply that under the current s.rtuatism nrdy not be a,adable urai water agencies estimate that 125,800 acre feet of Santa Ana River water may be lost oecause of the need w asx.re sucker critical habitat This water would have otherwise gone to surface water supply and groundwater recharge Ur Hosing estunales that at a m nimum, the potential dollar loss to the local economy between '010 and 1035 would be $2 9 billion It u important to note that the US Fish and Witdlire Service does not dispute the fait that ritual habitat may well impact the local water supply In its economic analys s releasers in June, 2010 in support of the proposed habitat the Service wrote 'A, such, impacts to water usage do appear pussibie at some projects following rrtn al habitat uevgnatiun it is clear from the volumes of water ;rte, below and the value of water per acre foot of replacement water that should restncuons on water usage in criti(w areas occur, substantial nnpacts to water users would be expected However, the Service states that determinations will be made on a project by project base., and as arch, are not able to determine the potential impacts at this time ' In other words, the fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a critical habitat ruurig for the Sant, Ana Sucker while admitting that it lacks the rurrent means to caleuiate the a.rual ecor.uni,c. cost to the people of the Inland Empire of implementing this rule. We know what it means to live with the uncertainties of a national economy in deep recession and the severe local repercussions it has had on our economy and we are willing and able to embrace the challenge of helping to bring our communities back to prosperity. But we also recognize that local water supplies managed by our agencies are the single most essential ingredient in this process. Water supply is for much more than just drinking, or swimming, or watering a lawn. It is the foundation from which all economic growth must be built. Since the late 19th century, when our area featured little more than small towns and isolated ranches, to today when millions of people call the Inland Empire home, and through periods of drought and flood, we have learned how to accommodate and manage our water supply, including the Santa Ana River, in a sustainable and environmentally conscious fashion But the critical habitat designation for the sucker has put all of the arrangements of more than a century into question. Before closing, we also wish to comment once again on the threat of the sucker issue to the Delta and the State Water Project. If our regional water supply is severely curtailed due to loss of Santa Ana River water, local water agencies will have no alternative but to look outside the region to make up the difference. That will inevitably lead us to compete for water from the Delta. We fully understand how sensitive this issue is. It would be unfortunate if in trying to protect the Santa Ana Sucker in Southern California, the Federal government creates added pressure to take water out of another sensitive habitat to make up for that loss. The fact that this water, even if it was available would be expensive to buy and to transport makes the situation even worse. The implementation of the Sucker critical habitat designation admittedly without reference to the economic impact or the cost is, in our view, a very serious mistake. We look forward to working with this Committee and with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to make certain that the needs of water supply and economic development for our region are not undercut by subordinating an entire river system to the needs of a single endangered species. As we work and compete to position our area for a more prosperous future, we do so with the understanding that uncertainty over the availability of the water supply is one of our most serious challenges in creating a better life for the people we serve. We thank the Committee for the opportunity to bring this issue to your attention. I .I-,. CON(i[ZLSS \1A .__ It -1 h , � . '. II 1 l II l ( ., , . 1 l, l 1, . NEIIS REI-1l 1ST (lunact: John LoNs rc% (202) 22�,-6161, 1 Inch Acacias 1202) 22� 6161 Date: March ft. 2011 It AC k IN I ROM ( FS 1111.1 10 %NIFaD EstD : \st ,FRED Sill.( IFS V I L "Miilmilm Ddsi);n<'d to .Ael IJ«rnr/ul L, onomi, t"I t )/ I.A 1, I ndt /'I'll n, r „/ 11•1nrunrn ll l.istin� .S /p-ri,�+ <n "i nJun�a•rrd,. 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L i A IJC9kt „i I11,' I 111i I J CA I It, 'I1 Ci ,II lilt ,hl'c'h'� Since the It tile\ ti lust placed the Delhi "ands f 11mvi I nt im, hh on ibc holau -creel Species list III 1993, thousands of yobs hate hccn lust, dctclupmrul hits been stalled, and millions of t:npatcr dollars has e been to listed (file to I S \ compliance re1luirentent.,° said Rep. Baca. "start, n lilt substantial esidence that the I Is is indeed extinct. it is all inefficient use of g-ox etollol resources old n harmful impedillien1 in local economic dctclopment to ncedk"SIN keep the status 11111). 1 it In l'. S. C O N (i R (: S S\ 1 A f$I nip hopeful that this le -oislation N%ill help assist out' local conunu flit ics in their efforts to nm.c fon%ard W ith critical de%elopment projrets, and jump start nC\\ jot) creation in these difficult times.,. „u ( M Nil I IN kti 13 F.WNARUINA) (()I NI) it IN IN IT k M I 01 it I 1�i,l .It Oil" Mafch2i 2011 the Honorable Joe Baia United States House of Representatives 2,:;66 fZaybuni Buddu)y 'Aashinyton D C 20515 11O\141)O1 st PI R \IS1)R” RE! H.R. 1042 -- The Discredit Fternal Listing Inequality of `;i)ecirts f akings X t ri rl I lS 1 Act SUPPORT Deaf Congressman Baca The i .'ounty of San Bernardino is pleased to Support H R 1041 1 he ihscnedit Etemil I is6ng Inequality of Species Takings Act convnonly referred as the UFLISI Act One of the roam provisions of thl, tnil is amt limy tn,- F ndangeied Species Act of 19r., to ieguue that certain sptaes be treated as rndangelt -d fun hlrpu�as of lima ,Act it there IS not a suhslanhal fncrl, In to o, nulJUon of a epxr i.�s dt.�f r1 n :I, Visit f,r'nou brymning on We date ibt' dote�f mused ti) t,e in endan' terra �prr;r> Sat,, Bernardino County is acutely impacted by Issues related to [he Delhi Sands Kluwer i_ovmOj Fry which was first placed on the Endangered Species List in 1993 Since thr:n . the region has not seen J substantial fly population change over the past decade but to data it is still listed as r>ndangc:recf f his listing has caused unneeded regulations which have severity inuted economic development in many connnnn',ntiee un the Inlano Empire With San beniaidmo k -manly s extreme i,ome. t0fyc105une r:utnber for the past several years coupled with a high unemployment late and an increased rniniber Jt honieies ml these reyulatnone have made it mach more difficult for the iegwn to Iiinper This legislation would require the Li S Fish and Wildlife Services to give ,ui -Idrnul review of a species after it has been listed as endangered for 15 years In oidei for a specie-, tit o,. kept on the Endangered Species List the review would have to show a substantial increase of tlir population, H R 1042 would also change the definition of endangered to give the Fish and Wildlitt. vervrces the ability to call a protected species extinct it the fevfew showed no ovirdence tilt_: spt tt it s •xisted any longer If provrn that substantial evidence exists that the fly is indoed endangered to areas within the Inland Empire H R 1042 will help assist inir local communities in their ettorls to move forward with aitical de- v,Ilnpment projects And lump stmt new fob oeatfun fn these dilhcrtlt times F of fill reasons S,,n Retnafdino Ct'l s 1priciL, the nisciedil Eternal t fisting Ine'quaihty of Species I :iktxjs Act The Board trlank`- you f. -n yi5uf it?e,dum in this matici Sint ?rely JOSIE GONZALES c_ hall i3oard Of Supevisofs EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSE REPORT DIRECTOR Sturgeon MONTH 03 2011 Board Meetings 8 - 10 - 22 Conferences and Other Meetinos DATE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE 4 Model - Netics Instruction 7 MWD Finance & Insurance Committee 7 MWD Organization & Personnel Committee 7 MWD Engineering & Operations Committee 7 MWD Water Planning & Stewardship Committee 11 Model - Netics Instruction 14 EVWD Policy Committee 15 - 18 WEF Lower Colorado River Tour 18 Model - Netics Instruction 25 Model - Netics Instruction $150.00 TOTAL # OF MEETINGS 9 @ each $ 1 , 350 . 00 Travel Expenses. (Details on Back) $ 1374.87 Director's Signature Date of 3oardApproval April 12, 2011 4dministrative Manager Miscellaneous Votes Total Director's Meetings & Expenses $ 2 , 224 . 87 Less Any Advance Payments $ TOTAL DUE DIRECTOR $ 2, 2, 2 2 4. 8 7 TRAVEL EXPENSES Lodg ngs. (Detailed receipts attached *) DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT 03/15 Water Education Foundation c 57.12 $ $ a TOTAL LODGING $ 7 • 1L Personal Auto: (Detailed receipts attached *) PARKING DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED MILES FEES 03/15 Water Education Foundation -- Vehicle Fuel $ 10.31 $ $ TOTAL FEES $ -0TA,L 10.31 CURRENT RATE: $0.51 MILES $ Meals: (Detailed receipts attached *) DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL MEALS $ Other: (Detailed receipts attached*) DATE FUNCTION / NATURE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT 03/15 Water Education _ Foundation Fee $ 695.00 03/15 Water Education Foundation Tour SnachE $ 23.05 Various Train fare to & from MWD for Kip, Mat:L, Skip 89.39 $ TOTAL OTHER $ 807.44 ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED TRAVEL EXPENSES $ 874.87 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSE REPORT DIRECTOR Larry Maimberg MONTH March , 2011 _ Board Meetings *3-8-11; *3-22-11 Conferences and Other Meetings DATE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE 2 -Mar * SBACC San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce Meeting 4 -Mar *EVWD Stragetic Planning meeting with Dr. Mathis, Bob and Matt _ 9 -Mar SBACC San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce Meeting _ 9 -Mar WVWD ERNIE Meeting _ 9 -Mar *EVWD Negotiations Meeting _ 10 -Mar Upper Santa Ana Upper Santa Ana Water Resources Meeting. 10 -Mar *EVWD Stragetic Planning meeting. _ 11 -Mar *EVWD Legislative Committee Meeting. 14 -Mar *EVWD Policy Committee Meeting _ 17 -Mar *EVWD Stragic Planning meetin with Dr. Mathis, Matt and I in Fontana _ 30 -Mar *EVWS Meeting with Dr. Mathis in Fontana _ TOTAL # OF MEETINGS 10@ $150.00 each $ 1,500.00 Travel Expenses: (Details on Back) $ 53.55 Director's Date of Board Api Administranve Manager Miscellaneous Notes Total Director's Meetings & Expenses $ 1,553.55 Less Any Advance Payments $ TOTAL DUE DIRECTORS 155 TRAVEL EXPENSES Lodgings: (Detailed receipts attached *) DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT R TOTAL LODGING $ Personal Auto: (Detailed receipts attached *) PARKING DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED _ MILES FEES 9 -Mar ERNIE Meeting at West Valley _ _ 25 $ 10 -Mar Upper Santa Ana and Strategic Planning Meetings _ 20 $ 17 -Mar Stragic Planning Meeting in Fontana _ _ 30 $ 30 -Mar Meeting with Dr. Mathis in Fontrana. 30 $ TOTAL FEES $ CURRENT RATE: $0.51 TOTAL MILES 105 $ 53.55 Meals: (Detailed receipts attached *) DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL MEALS $ Other: (Detailed receipts attached *) DATE FUNCTION / NATURE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT TOTAL OTHER $ * ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED TRAVEL EXPENSES $ 53.55 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSE REPORT DIRECTOR Wilson MONTH Mar 2011 Board Meetings 3/8;3122 Conferences and Other Meetings DATE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE 1 -Mar EVWD /Flood Control 6,000 CFS Flowtest @ 7 Oaks Dam 7 -Mar Met Water Dist of So Calif Attend committee meetings 10 -Mar EVWD Meeting W/ Dr. Mathis 3/15;316 ACWA Leg Symposium SACTO 26 -Mar HACOC Highland Harvest Festival 31 -Mar EVWD Meeting W/ Dr. Mathis TOTAL # OF MEETINGS 9 @ $150.00 each $ 1_350.00 Travel Expenses: (Details on Back) $ 4213.44 Director's Signature Aj," L� Date of Board Approval Administrative Manager Miscellaneous Notes Total Director's Meetings & Expenses $ 1,778.44 Less Any Advance Payments $ TOTAL DUE DIRECTOR $ 1�77t3.44 TRAVEL EXPENSES Lodgings: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT 16 -Mar ACWA Leg Sym _ $ 168.53 a Personal Auto: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED CURRENT RATE: $0.51 TOTAL MILES Meals: (Detailed receipts attached`) DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED 16 -Mar ACWA Leg Sym C TOTAL LODGING $ 168.53 PARKING MILES FEES g TOTAL FEES $ AMOUNT 24 61 TOTAL MEALS $ 24.61 Other: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION / NATURE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT 3/15;316 Air Fare $ 217.40 16 -Mar Parking $ 17.90 TOTAL OTHER $ 235.30 ' ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED TRAVEL EXPENSES $ 428.44 EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSE REPORT DIRECTOR. Board Meetings: 08, 10 Conferences and Other Meetings MONTH March 2011 DATE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE 04 Capitol Track Internet Training Session (new upgraded software) 04 Main Event Mgmnt_ 09 ACWA 10 CMUA Model - Netics Management Training (no charge) State Legislative Committee (Agenda /bill review) Legislative Committee (Water Agenda – Review State Bills)(no charge) 11 Main Event Mgmt_ Model - Netics Management Training (no charge) 11 EVWD Legislative Committee 14 EVWD Policy Committee 15 CMUA Legislative Working Group (teleconference) 18 Main Event Mgmt_ Model - Netics Management Training (no charge) 18 ACWA State Legislative Committee(Water Agenda – Review State Bills) TOTAL # OF MEETINGS-8_ @ $150.00 each $1,220.00 Travel Expenses: (Details on Back) Total Director's Expenses $ Total Director's Meetings & Expenses $1,200.00 Director's Signature Less any Advance Payments $ Date of Board Approval TOTAL DUE DIRECTOR $1,200.00 EVWD E. MAR 2011 tloc TRAVEL EXPENSES Lodgings: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL LODGING $ Personal Auto: (Detailed receipts attached") DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED MILES PARKING FEES TOTALFEES $ TOTAL MILES x $.50 per mile $ Meals: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL MEALS $ Other: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL OTHER $ ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED TRAVEL EXPENSES $ (Enter this total on the front of form) EV D Ex0 MAR 2011 00c EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSE REPORT DIRECTOR Matt Le Vesque Board Meetings Mar. 8. 22 Conferences and Other Meetings DATE ORGANIZATION MONTH March PURPOSE 2011 4 -Mar MEM Education 4 -Mar *EVWD Succession Planning Comm. 8 -Mar Highland Chamber Breakfast Meeting 9 -Mar EVWD Labor Negotiations Comm. 10 -Mar EVWD Strategic Planning 11 -Mar MEM Education 15 -Mar SBMWD Water Reclaimation /RIX Facilities 17 -Mar EVWD Meeting with Dr. Mathis 18 -Mar MEM Education 18 -Mar 24 -Mar 25 -Mar EVWD SBVMWD MEM Labor Negotiations Comm. Advisory Commision Education Travel Expenses: (Details on Back) TOTAL # OF MEETINGS 10@ $15000 each $ $ Total Director's Meetings & Expenses $ 1,500.00 48.01 1,548.01 Director's Signature Date of Board Approval Administrative Manager Miscellaneous Notes Less Any Advance Payments $ TOTAL DUE DIRECTOR $ 1 54Fi.01 TRAVEL EXPENSES Lodgings (Detailed receipts attached ") DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED AMOUNT TOTAL LODGING $ Personal Auto: (Detailed receipts attached ") PARKING DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED _ MILES FEES 15 -Mar SBVMWD 22 $ 17 -Mar Meeting w/ Dr. Mathis 29 $ TOTALFEES $ CURRENT RATE: $0.51 TOTAi_ MILES 51 $ 26.01 Meals: (Detailed receipts attached') DATE FUNCTION ATTENDED _ AMOUNT 8-Mar Highland Chamber _ $ 20.00 TOTAL MEALS $ 20.00 Other: (Detailed receipts attached ") DATE FUNCTION / NATURE OF EXPENSE AMOUNT $ TOTAL OTHER $ ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED TRAVEL EXPENSES $ 4601 l I mS'U'm mlm:m'mVJ U' m m m m m mlm m m m O lox so O',O O OID�S',0 0 0 0� O D10.� � w 0 z,zlzlzlz�,zz r rlr�rizlz z zlz z z�z z z z 0 00 0 0 oio °IO 1,o o °1010 0 0 0 0 O 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 ° 0 0 0° O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010 O N O °1010 b'� O N O N N O OO,O �.NI�- O N r .- V N10 �- N M V V N- N AIM 0 J aIW w a J w N'U U � Z N w J N Z W N � � it N N � O O O 0 0 � o 013 w z a � I o II m 1-: X1 N 0 M a1� � � a I J J J J w I' J J J 0 d J w J a w w w Oa �;a w.al m 01W m O a 0 Imo' W W Z D a Z J W a 0 U U Z.UUIW =,IL U U 0 2 a 2 s 2 aiw1'w H w w wII> a> Z I flf Z Q¢ O ]iV g Y flwlw a w w w,� f',w w w . .r J fn.y N' N NIw w N w z Z 2 w'0 0Q U.F I N ti N N Y W LL U U w W d m a ,rn r m a 1 a 1 2 W OI Of 1� M IJQ J a m. 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Nlm a N o Mim N N OHO OO OU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O'OO 000 0 o a o 0 0'0 00 0 00 ooTo N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N N °m N N n tt N E `m LL AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 23, 2011 SENATE BILL No. 34 Introduced by Senator Simitian December b. 2010 wiNrSeetian h299(*T tc� flit xit+n 6 4 the %ter Code, relating to Art act 10 and Division 30 (commencing with Section 37000) to the Hater Code, relating to water and making an appropriation therefor I. L( ISIAI IVE COLIN ivi. S DIG S'r SB 34, as amended, Simitian. 3Yater mfr trtretare prejecta fear California Water Resources Investment Act of 1011. (l) Under existing lam n. various measures provide funding fin water resources prolec is. facilities, Band programs. This bill Mould enact the California Water Re sources Investment Act of 2011 to finance a water reeotrrceS investment program. To finance the program, the bill would impose on each retail water supplier in the state an annual churge based on the volume of namr provided n its service area that is provided for rnanagricultuzal uses and an annual churge based art catch acre of land within its serI,av area that is irrigated.fm• agricudtnYal uses. The bill would require the State Board of Equalization to collect the charges from retail water suppliers in accordance with the Fee Collection Procedures 1.aw and would authorize the Stale Board of Egtalization and the Department o Water Resources to adopt and enlorre regulations for the administration and enforcement of the charges and relented requirements ens emergency regulations. The bill would require the revenues of the cht',ges collected lot- purposes of they Kater resources investment program to be deposited in yr SB34 —z— the California Water Resources hnvestment Fund, which would he established by the hill, The bill would establish a State Investment Ac count acrd 11 regional trnv.vrnent accounts within the )turd crud would require 50°a, of flit, rnoneis deposited in flit, find to he continuausly appropriated to the Controller Jor taimler to due State Investment 4cc Gall and 50°U offlre moneys deposited in the fund to he con tinuoashr appropriated to the Controller for transfer to the regional investment oc c outlis haled our the amount of cburges collected within each liurding regian established In hill. The bill would continuously appropriate flit, moncv in each of the regional investment accounts to the Department of If Resources for purposes of providing financing for regional prgjecis related to ,ater storage. water conservation, water convevance, desalinenion. srastewatcr recycling, levee iinprovement>, safe drinking water; /loud plain management, and the restoration of fish and saildlile, consistent s, fill a specified integrated regional neater management plan that meets prescrihed requirements. The bill would require the Department of Water Resources to adopt regulations for the prepuration of integrated regional tisater management plains for these ln"T0ses. The bill would require the monets in the State Investment Accamrmt to he expended, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for admini.station of the water resources investment program and to fund specified programs proposed 1112 the C'alifornut Water Commission, including tatcwidc water resources prviects, financing flit, operating espenses of the Delta Stewardship Council and fire Delta Plan adopted by the cvuucil, projects that reduce the impacts of mecum contamination in the Sacramento -Sun Joaquin Delta, and specified s<ienifc vrrdies and u.rsesemevns. The bill would require the State A full for to conduct a programmatic review and audit of cApenditures from the above - described funds and anrnmulh report the findings of the review and auclit to the Governor and the Legi.slahtre. The hill would also require the California Water Commission to arnutal(y review erpendaure.s authori -ed pursuant to the hill and to hold specified hearings relative to the water resources im estment program. (2) Bt expanding the application a,J the Fee Collection Pmcedures Lull, the violation of which is a crime, this hill would impose u state- mandcned local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse Ioc'al agent ies and school districts for certain costs inundated by the state 0 3— SH 34 Statutort, provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. phis bill would pro vide that no reinrhur7ement is required hr this ae t far a specified reason. (3) This bill would constitute a change in state stautte that would result in a taxpaVer paring a higher tax within the meaning of Section 3 o)ArucIt, AII1 A of the Cali /arnia Constitution, and this would require• fro' passage the appirnaal of , of the membership ofeach house ol'the Legislature. Under existing law. -various water fiastruetare P —jests am tmdettaken by raft ite in otherjrarts-<>f the -stag This bill "ou'd declare the tofthe l egislaRSretoerraetfegislat to develop tee mm�novcirr� in}��'w'atCr-inh astructu -e piojeets in the state. The bill would express legishitim inte t with respeet to the imposition ot'+e,ees site# dse offhe fer`reaemtes- Vote: maimity '13. Appropriation: 1rtTres. Fiscal committee: rte yes. State- mandated local program: >m.re.s. The people of the State of Cc hlbrnia do enact us follovrs. SECTION 1. Division 36 (conmumcing it A Section 87000) is added to the Water Code, to read. DIt7S1O,A '36. CALIFORNIA w'A7'h'RRESOURCES INVESTMEVTACT ( }JAPnk 1. GENERAL PK0VISJOh'g 8 9 87000. This division shall be known and mar be cited as the 10 California Water Resources Investment Act of 2011 II 87010. The Legis'lattue/neGmr<ldecicrres ' allaJthcJbllowing' 12 (a) Suf nurding supplies o/ cleon, safe drinking vtuter to 13 C'alifn-ma's homes. businesses, and jarnts is all essential 14 responsibility ofgovcrnmeru, and critical to protecting the quality 15 of life for Californians. 16 (b) Encouraging water conservation and recreling are 17 commonsense methocks to take rrtore efficient use gfexisting VA Met 18 supplies. 94 SB 34 10 1Z I� 14 1' Ib I% 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 3, 38 39 40 —4— (() protecting lakes, rivers, and streams fi'otn pollution. cleaning up poiluted ;4 >r114mluuter supplies, and probating it sources that supple the enter Brute arc Crucial to providing a reliable supply of drinking mater and protecting the sloe's natural resources. !(j) Evisling revenue.ctreurns have proven insufficient lo iniesl in all of the follomDrg: (1) Long -terns planning cmd efficient management of the ltatelvide Water .1'1'.sterr7. (?) Expanding access to necessury mater services for underserved and lam- ineome communities (3) L os_Istem nnprovementl' O Ahmagemcvtt ul Ivatrr'- related risks and major prbla rarer -gctu ies. (5) Itiuter sysvem changes to improve recreation oppor'trmities' 87020. The Lcgivlaturc fiardter finds and deciare,s all of the li)lloning: (a) As the state 's populctttan cotttmues to grow. it becomes more important for California to have a stable Jmrding source to meet future water demand. improve Water quality. and .enstain the emironment. (b) .� cclnse link between the generation of revenue and the Irk tcased Water .supply reliahilitv,gairred from the investment of this rrlermr provides fur measurable improvemantc ire 111010, incml <,ement. (c) 17re state '.s muter, re.eources munagetnew system has changed signipconiA over the lust 30 veers in order to ensure that there is a hulance arnorrg economtr, ermironmenlol, and ecosjwleni needs, while also providing the water resources needed to meet local objecrtves (d) The states water resources should he managed to meet the cuequul goals of providing a more reliable water supph' fin' California and protec ting. restoring, and enhancing riverine ee'Ost'stems fry 'lanuging watui at the regiunnl leVe/ is critical to meeting total hater resource of yac h es. These local oly'ectives have re< entiv heen prom led thivargh regional Water plamting, in( hrding the eoe o f imegrcued re,c ional M cater managetnerrl plans (f) hnegrated regional it cuter mcnragement planrnrig helps each region of the stab to het once mare .self- sufficiew n'ith its ivater va D] 12 13 14 15 16 17 Is 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 79 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 35 39 -5— sB34 supplies by planning, investing, building partnerships. and dirers�irng wcrterportfulius while curtsidering alt resources witlnirt the regionalplanning area. (g) Integrated regirnxr! water management prveidee an nnprovc d nrethocf nfrnanagAng nnef imprarftag c�f/iciettca� of water re;otrrcc.e in the state by integrating solutions to water supply. flood management. water yualav, and habitat concerns, while encouraging regional enttics to coordinate their tic tivitics. (h) Signrftcam finding is needed to ensure that slate and loc crl water resources can continue to meet the demands of a growing population and support endangered ecosystems. (i) Over the past 10 nears, voter - approved bonds have made signs is art contributions to address state and local water resource needs, and provided considerable incentives for lucat investment on behalf of those needs. (j) dlthvrrgh the isxuunce of cater- uppruved borufr bus provided fin' inrpnrtant imprnrenrents in the state '.s water numagement ss�steut, the lee -els of avai/uhle /imdHr>; bore /luctunazf tltrougluurl the life of each bond, while the type+ of projects and programs eligible jn' fiutding have varied Jot• each hard. This lack nfrtahilin in incentite funding has inhibited local, regional, and state agencies from develupirtg an(irnplerncnting lutrgtcrm plums acrd ins estment strategies. (k) .4 nes+ .stable sorure o/Jinulirng that can wnr6' in rortjunctfon with, ar independently of voter- approved bonds cc:n provide the financial foundation , firr resource planning and management, consn•ttction of nen faciline s. managing the demand fur wales and maintenance ofthe water nrunageinent system. (1) The purpose of this division is to e.stoNish a fiend that will provide a stable snare of revenue firr integrated regional iiatcr management to achieve clean, reliable, and sustainable water supplies, in conjunction with local e yendittnes unit other state and federal funds. 87030. It is the intent of the Legislature that monevs collected pursuant to this division should be used solely and cecchcsiveh• for the purposes provided in this division, to provide firr all qJ the fillowing purposes and policies: (er) The public' share of planning and efficient ntanagenent of the statewide water system. +v SB 34 —6— I (b) Eyanding acrr.ss to necessw,v water serctres. The slate 2 .Should Bind programs to cns'ure that commanrities that would nut 3 lbet It ise do sn receive at ess to safe, clean drinking water which 4 incltrdas providing finunctetl assistance ru disadvantaged 5 connntmHies lit upgrading water quoliti, inj4oiracture to meet 6 state and federal clean water standards and cleaning up ? romwnittutcd,krauru /xumr supplies in cases in which these cost' 8 cannot he recovered front polluters. 9 (c) F,cosysicnt improvements. State activities far ecosstent [E 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 '3 24 �5 26 27 78 29 ,0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 bnprowment can serve a public purposes by protecting and rehabilitating et os iVems affected ht' wher uses of the state's rater res'otn'c cs. id) Alanagement of water - related risks and major public enrt•rgencies, The state undertakes a wide range ofactivities that ore intended Ia protect ptrhlic saJih' and resources, and to respond to stater related emergency situations. These activities inrhtde prevention and response to donigge from floods, droughts, c limute change, and failures of water infrasirm tore such as levees. (el N4tler s's'stern chungcs' Ihul improve recreation uppnrtuniiias .State activities for this purpose are intended to serve a public' purpose hr providing recreational appor9u7ilies 10 make California a ber7er plarc to lie. du ImOnc•ss, and Visit. CHAM. -R 2 Draon'i7iu,vs ,k7040 (mless the context otherwise requires, the fbllme'ing definimons govern the consauction of this do ision, (a) 'Aj)plicant'' means an entity that submits it regional proposal fin- funding in accordance with this division on behalf fr f a region Alit etI it ern integ,Palet regi+ntctl tva let, in angKement plant. entcns into a limiting agrrentenl with the department, and is ant' of the following. (1) A public entity involved in it nutnagement. including a (ut', ronnt3, cot and count). dictric4 juirrt potters uathuritr, or other politt 'it l sI Ali vision ofthc state. (2) An accredited public or private univcraity or college. 3) ,4 monpro /it argantzatiurt. (4) yin Indian tribe. (5) Ain incorporated mutual xute) cuntpam, 9X 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3] 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 -7— SB34 (6) An investor-owned utilite regulated h}• the Public Utilities Commission. (7) A state agenC (h) "Beneficial uses" include, but are not nece,suril) limited to, domestic, municipal, agricultural, and inclustrialsupph, power generation, recreation, aesthetic ettjgvoen, navigation, and presercationn anc(enrhanrennento /fish, srildhAl, aodotheraquatk resuua'c es or pre.0 rve.s (c) ' Commission" means the Calllornia ll'ater Commission. (d) 'Delta" means the Sacramento -San Joaquin Della, as defined in Section 12220, and the Suisun Marsh, us defined to Section 29101 of the Puhlic Resources Code. (e) "Delta carnvevance facilities ' means facilities that com'ev water directly /rot the Sacramento River to the State (Pater Projccl or the federal Centr l hitlley Project purnptng locilitics in the south Delta. (/) "Delta counties' means the Counties at Comra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo. (b) ''Delta Plan' has the same meaning us setJorth in Section 85059. (h) "Deparitnent " means the Department of Water Resources. ti) "Director 'means the Director a/ [fader Resources. (I) -Disadvantaged commurnitr" means a connnu it located in one of the finiding regions identified pursuum to subdivision (n) that has a nnedian household inc one that is less than 80 percent ofthe median household income for the funding region as a ii hole. (k) ' Economically distressed area" means a municipalih with a population ql' 20,000 persons or less, a rural countit or u recrsr�nceh'p isolated and aliri.cihle segment ofar lm,e+ municnpalit) and the segment of the populuton is 20.000 persons ur less, "A an annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide median household income, and with one or more ofthe lullosring conditions as determined br the department (1) Financial hardship. (2) Unemployment rate at least _' percent higher than the stutewide average. (3) Lose population densoY (1) (1) 'Fundmgregi on "means one olthefbllowing /Ii 'drologic regions: (A) North Coas( Hydrologic Region. SB 34 - 8— l (B) Sun hrarnciSCO Bur Hydrologic' Region. Z (C) Central Coast Hydrologic Region. 3 (D) South Coast Hydrologic Region. San Diego and southern 4 Orange Carryon watersheds. 5 (L) South Coast Hdwlogic Region: Santa Ana River wuter_ shed. 6 (F) South (,'oast 11 -1,drologic Region. Los Angeles- lintura 7 County wutershc(Is. 8 (G) Suc ramento River Hdmlogic Region. 9 (11) Scut,fouquin River Hvdrologic Region 10 (1) Tulare Luke FTvdnvlogic Region. 1 1 (J) Loho tan fly<%rologi( Region. I:' (K) Colorado Rnwr Hydrologic Region. 13 (2) Fyn- panposes of this division. the hydrologic regions shall 14 be delineated as yet lirrtia in Bulletin 160 -05 (Of the Departrnent of 15 boner Resources. with file /i>llou ing exreptiotns 16 (A) The depnrnncru shot/ divrdc South Coast 1hdrologrc Regwn 17 into three separate regions than reflect 0) the Sun Diego Co:un1 18 and the southern Orange C'ourn) water:yheds. (ii) the .Santa ,1 nu 19 River waterylned, and (iii) (he Los .ingeles K11,1100 County 20 watersheds. respecti),clti_ '_1 (8) The department shall combine the .North Lahontan and 27 South Luhontma Hydrologic Regions. to he known us the Lahontan 2 s Hvdrologrc Region. 24 (rni 'tntcgruted regional wafer n cnuagentent plot has (lye scarce 25 meoninr, as defined in Sc( lion 10534. 26 (rr) "Investment Rnnl" means the California Water Resonirce.s 27 lnvestinent Fund eviablisheci ptirsuant to Secnon 87070. 28 (o) Vorrproft organization means on organization quulihed 29 to do business in California and exempt from taxation under 30 .Section .501(.)(3) of Title 16 of the United States Code. 31 (p) 'Parliclpant.. means un enti {v thut i.s the sponsor or 32 proponent of a project or progrcma inchrded in a regional pmposal 33 tin- lunclirrg submitted for the parpose of this chapter by an 34 applicant and is one of the 101/0+1 ing: 35 r l) A ptiblic enim involved to water mnncrgenaeni, inc hiding a 36 <iit, county, L 11 and rounh. di.stru0t joint po»'et:r an thorilY or 37 other pnl6tiral subdivision al ill(, state. 38 ?) An accredited pnhli( or prit ow aniversin or collegr. 39 (3) A nonprola or gall i_utton. 40 (4) An Indian rrihc. 9r 10 12 13 14 l5 16 17 IR 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 y- SB 34 (S) An incorporated mutual water e omparu (6) An investor -owned utility regulated br the Public Utilities Commission. (7) A state agenev. (y) " Person ''meansany individual, cstate, business at- comrnon lau truar, firm, joint stock company joint venrure, business concern, rwporation, including, but not necessarily limited to, u government ca7poration, partnership, limited partnership, limned liahili!v par-tners/nio, limiter( liahiliti cornpcaht and any other business entih and curt, social club, cooperative organization, fiaternal organization, or city other organi =anon or aysaciatiun -person, also includes any (ity. counq'. cih and count)', district. coninission, the state or an v department, agency, or political subdivision thereof any intervtata hodit and the United States and its agencies and instumentolitles to the extent permitted by law trl 'Public agent. I'" means a state agency or departnnem. a district, a joint por+ecs uuthority. a cih. counts, a (hi and co ntit and ans other political suhdii,m nt o% the state o) -Regional imrmnent tit rount "meauanvuJ the llaccuunts established in the Ltve.rtrrumt fiuul pursuant to Section 87070 and corresponding to a region identified pursuant to subdivi.vun (un). (t) "Retail water ser vice •• means waterservice that is purchased by municipal, industrial, or agricultural water c u_woners without f other rule ufwater to other water customers. (u) "Retail uater.supplier" means tiny local entaj} including a public agency, ci(u county imestor -owned utility, municipal writer cornpan*I en- private water c ompun v or person than provides retail wvaler service to municipal, industrial, or agricultural wvater customers (v) -Secretary" means the Secretary gfthe .Natural Resources Agenc•v. (w) "Waier customer" means a person using water in this state that is jurnished by it retail water supplier: 4i SB 34 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2, 24 _'5 26 27 28 ,9 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 18 39 40 - to — (,HApTFR 3 3.N'T'FVTVE.b'7 IN (,AI tErrRNIA 4IATBR RE.SouRCE,ti Article 1. General frrovisions 87050. 11 is the intent of the Legislature that the investment of public funds pursuant to this division shall riot he used for strictly prnrite purposes or obligations. 87051, Funds prodded by this chapter shall 1701 be expended to supporl or par for the costs o1 em,ironmenral mitigation measure, or complia nce obligations o/ arc person. except as parr of the cin ironnrentol mitigation costs o/'projects financed hY this chapter 87053. Eligible applicants under this chapter are public agencies. nonprofit organizations, public utilities, and mutual crater cornpunies. To be eligible jor finding under this chcrpierl a project proposed by a public utility that is regulates/ try the Public Utilities Commission rn' a mutual water cornpan1) shall have cr purpose and definite pubic ppose and shall benefit the customers ol'the crater system. 87054. ,I In arnount that is equal to nut more than 3 percent pf tkr Jimds nHocutrd for error /financial assistance prrrgranr prcrsuctnt to this chapter nrar be used to par the oof,ni nistrenwe costs of that prnKram. 871)55. Funds provided by this chapter shall not he expended to par the costs o/ the destgn, construction, operation. or maintenance of Delta (Gruel (n( ce facilities. N'057 This chapter does not diminish, impair ot otherwise y /fret in an} niunnrr crhatsoever ant area ujoris{ inn, ra- atershed of origin, couttP q/' origin. or am' other crater rights protections. including, bin not limited to, rights to rioter appropriated prior to December 19, 1914, provided under the law. This division does not lonit or othensise affect the upplication of Article 1.7 (commencing wish Section 11151 of Chapter l olPart 2 of Division 2. Section, 105(!5. 10505.5, 111_'8, 11460, 11461 11462, and 11463. and SeC'tion9 12200 to 12220, inchism, 87059. (a) The State Auditor shall annually conduct a programmatic review and an audit of cxpendiiures from the accomas esiahlished by this chapter (b) Nom ithsianding Section 10231.5 of the Governnnent Code, tin nr before march I o/ cash }car, the . Stute Amlitor shall report 4x 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 — II — SB34 ML findings of the annual review and audit to the Governor and the Legislature, and.s'hall make the findings availahle to the public. (c) A report required io he .submitted io the Legislature pursea w to subdo ision (b) shali be submitted in accordance vvlth Section 9'95 uf7he Gnvernnu�nt Code. Ar7lcle _'. Ylater kesntures .9ssesrmenl 87060, (a) Commencing Jule 1, 2012, an annual v+-utct resources ussessment shall be impused on even retail vtatar supplier in Misstate for each calendar year in tee ordance yr ith the folloxt ing requirements. (1) A charge of one hundred ten doll[n_s' (SI10) per acre low in the form ofa nonagricultural public good charge, fbr each acre foot of water that is sold fbr nonagru ultural uses. (2) (A) F..rccpt ar provided in,eubparcrgr'uph (R/ and subdivision (b), a charge of hventi, dollars (S ?0) per urre up land that is irriguted,far ctgrdczrltto'ol purposes vi iihin the service area of the retail vvuter supplier This charge s'hull apply to all land irrigated for agricultural purposes, regardless of whether the source of the irrigation water is surface or groundvi liter. (R) For each acre of land that the department determines to he utilizing best management practices for the crop and sail tspe irrigated on that care, us determined pursuant to subdivision (b). the public good charge shall be ten dollars (SI0). (h) on or helore Juh' 1. 2013, the depuronent .shall adopt regtufuthrns esurhlislring a program to dr / ermine best manugenrern practices for irrigated agriculture, bawd on crop and soil hpe. The applicable public good charge purstumt to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be ten dollars ($10), until such time as the regulations establishing the hest management proclues are adopted. 87062. The imposition ol'the vv'ater resources ussessmen( in accorriance with this article is a matter of.statevvide interest and concern and is applicable unifornhly throughout the .state. 87064. (a) The State Board of Equalization .shall collect and administer the water resources asses'.smew imposed pursuant to Section 87060 in accordance whh the Fee Collection Procedures Low (Part 30 (commencing with Section 55001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Coda), for purposes of this section. in SB34 —12 I feepan,er' within the meaning of the Fee Collection Prucednres 2 Lux, diall include a retail wafer supplier 3 (b) For each calendar year, the w -ater resuuree,s aSSessmem 4 unposed pursuant to Section 87060 shall he clue and pravable n, 5 the .State Board of Eclualizutiort by AN i of the innnediately 6 lolloxing calendar peae Payments Shall be accompanied by a 7 return in the farm prescribed by the State Boatz/ of Equalization, 8 crud oral' rawhide, but are not nece.ssurih not limited to, elertrunic 9 media 10 (c) Notxnhstundrng SnbdiVISlan (b) rf the State Board of 1 1 Equnitcatiun deems it ncressurt in order to ensure payment nr to I. fat tliwte collection raj due w ater resources u.ise.ssnuatt. the .Steve 3 Board of Egiauli,ulion mul re4urre anrnarl relrn'nS and pati'menl 14 o/ the '.t awr resource crs%eSSntent for if different period from that 15 set forth in subdtw.sion (ht, as determined br Nee State Bound of 16 Equalization. 17 (d) The State Board of Equalization ntur prescrthe, adopt, and 18 enfurcc reguluttons for (fie administration and enforcement of the 9 "over resources us.sessrnent pnsuant to this article. 20 8706 i, 4 retail water supplier rna) collect the costs of the water I resources ussessment from its customers ht' using the amounts set ^_2 forth in subdis i.sion (a) ofSection 87060 or by using an alternate 23 eollectiun method consistent arith the supplier's practices. 24 87066. (if) Olt or before Alareh 1. 2012, each retail water 25 supplier in the stare shall submit to the depurrnvent cr written 26 statement describing whether it is publicly or priverielp awned, its 27 uffh loll mailing address, a map ojit.s.sen ice area, the connection 28 categories used in billing its water customers and the monber of 29 conm'ctions in each categon'. the volume of water provided to its 30 nunugrncidlurul costumers m the innnediatelr: PI-CL eding calendar 31 l ea» and the number of tic irrigated tier ugrrcauharal use osithin 32 its Sen'icc area. 33 (b) On or belore July 1. 2012. the department .shall provide the 34 Statc Bom'cl of Equalization rrah a No of each retail as'ater supplier 35 to the State, including the information fin r each retail stater supplier 36 collected purNuant to welldivrsion (a) 37 87068. (a) The depur'tinern and the Stale Board ujEgaolisution 38 nmr each adopt cnrer�enr r regulmiuns m nnplcrnent and enforce 39 this article L'h 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 i8 19 20 21 „ 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 — 13 - SB34 (b) The emergency regulations adopted pursucan to.suhdivision (a) shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 3 5 (commen(ing with Section 11340) of Part I of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, arndfor the purposes ofthat chapter, inchtding Section 11349.6 of the Government Code, the adoption of these regulations is un emergen n< and shall he considered by the Office of c ninisirative Law as necessuty firr the immediate preservation of the pubhc peace_ health, safety. and general imlfa'e. Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 113411) of Part i of Division 3 of Tile 2 of the Governnneru Code, arty einetgency regulations adopted by the department or the State Board of Equalisation pursuant to this section shall be filed with, but not he repealed by, the Offlce of .9dministrative Law, andshall renrahu in effect jbr a period of two years a' until revised by the department or the State Board ol"Equalisation, whichever occurs first. Article 3. CoNornia Water Resources Investment Fund 87070. (a) the Calilornia Water Resources hwesntrcnt Frond is established in the State Treason, (b) The imcsnnent fund consists of 13 accounts, trluch sac herebv establishes( as follows: (1) The General Account for receipt of deposits Jiom the State Board of Equalization and fa- genial expenditures. ( 2) 77w State Investment Account. (3) Eleven regional im esnnent accounts, corresponding to the .funding regions spec fied in subdivision (1) gfSection 87040. (c) Water resources assessments and acv penalties imposed on retail wetter Supplicr: in connection with the Collection of the assessments tw the State Board of Equalization, .shall he remitted by the State Bocrrd of Equalization, In accordance smith Article 2 (commencing with Section 87060), and .shall he deposited in Inc Investment jnd. Notwithstanding Section 16305.7 of the Government Code. all interest earned on monevs deposited in the Investment fund shall he maintained in the investment find. (d) Moneys deposited In the investment fiend shall not he appropriated fur any pur rose other than the purposes uuthorr_cd by this division. "a SB 34 —14__. 1 ,e7073 (a) All motwi s collected pursuant to this chuptershull 2 he dcposaeci 6- the State Board of Equalization into the General 3 At count in the InVe31men1 fund. 4 (b) :Athistlntanding Section 13340 of the Goiertnnent Cody. 5 the moneys deposited in the General Account are eontinuousl- 6 appropriated without regard to fiveal rear to the Controller jbi' 7 transfer to the Slate Investment Accomn and the regional 8 owesnnent arc ouars. cis follows: 9 (1) Fifie percent shall be transferred to the State hwestn7ent 10 Account. 11 (1) Filtt percent chap he tran.skn-cd to the I regional 12 irme.stment ac owns on a pro rata basis thor reflects the percentage 13 ofthe moneys rollccted fiznn ndlhin Carla respective fiatding regial 14 (c) Fo),piaposesofc a/c uluang the amountstran ssferrecipur's'uant 15 to paragraph (2) of subdivision (h), the Siatc Bound 0l"Equalecnioo 16 shall ptavide a statement nf'the percentage of the moneys collected 17 ptn'sucmt to this chapter that is um'ibaahle m each of the funding 19 regions to the Controller on a 9uaivilr hosts. 19 871174. (u) N otuvthst andinganvolherlust .theStateimestment 20 Account cold each of the rregiooul ini¢ °stment accounts .shall 21 accumulate the revenues deposited in the respective ac eounts in 22 ant vvur in which those revenues arr not esprnded. 23 th) Noiwitlzstandhrg Sc•etion 163115.7 u) the Gowrnment Code. 24 ate iiiwivu earned on inone7�s del) asned ur the State hnves fill ert 'S .Account or unk of the regional imesiment oreounts shall he 26 ratumcd in the respective account and mat he esyended for the 27 uuthorr_Cdputposes ofthe respective crcc otmt. 28 8'( 176. E. spendinay. N, fiom the imesunewfiendsha ll not heused 29 for prhate, nonpuhlie purposes. It is the, mteru ol'the Legislature 30 that till e_ependilures pin-suant to this chapter shrill be guided by 31 the concepts of benefit iary pays and polluter pars. 32 87078 The departnnent shall adopt, and the commission shall 33 i– rich and approve, regulation- reknmg to the udnrinistration of 34 the invesuneni /lend. 35 36 .4rttcle 4. Regional In t'e'suncnt AC counts 37 38 87080. (a) Notwithstanding Sec tiat 13340 of theGoverrmtem 39 Code, the mantis in each regional umesiment account are IY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1) 1) 23 24 25 26 27 28 2() 30 3l 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 -15 -- SB34 continuoush appropriated to the department, withon rega) d to /fiscal ,veer, Jor azpendittn•e in accordunrce ac ith this article. (b) The nionevy in each regional invesnnenr account may be expended by the department, in accordance �i ith this uriiele, to provide financial ascictan(e firr projects within the applicable finding region than accomplish anj of the fbllmt ing purpose.: (1) Water storage n_') i3'ater conservation. (3) Rater convel'uncV. (4) Water desolinaumn. (5) Waste-tvater recu ling.. (6) Love impivi ements. (7) Sule drinking water: M) Flood plain management. (9) Restaenion of populations of fish and wildlife, the listing of which under the lederol Endangered Species 4(1 (16 US ('. Sec. 1531 et seq.) or the California Endangered Species Act (Chupter 1.5 ((ontmeneing vi uh Section 2050) of Division .3 of the Fish and Game Code) restricts the operation of local. state. or 1&ier(it water supple projects. 87082. In order to he eligible Jor _bnancnal assi.clunre fran a regional inve.stnien account, a prgject shall he consistent with an integrated regional water rnnnagernent plan that complies with requirements udopted pm_suant to Section 8708.5, and shall include one or more of the following project elements (a) The project shall redarcc wiener demand through agrictltural and urban water nsa' C' (ienc,v. tb) The project shall ncrease wo ter .cupplies and rnav nchaIt', but shall not be limited to, groundwater storage and (nl(jmnctn e water rise. desalination, water recycling, or regional and local III faee storage (() The project shall approve operational efficievu.v. inn ludmg conveyance facilities, system reoperation. and viater transfers. (d) The project shall improve water quality and may include, but shall not be limited to, drinking water treatment and disn-ibution, grotouliv aterandagiuferremediatiort. waterpollution prevention, or management of urban and agricultural runoff 87084. In order to be eligible Jor f nancial assistance from a regional investment accownt, an applicant suhmining cr proposal Y„ SB 34 - 16— I for funding to the department shall meet all of the tolloiting 2 requirements 3 (a) If the applicant is an urban mztter supplier the applicant 4 shall prepare. adopt, and ,ubmit to the department an urban water S management plan in accordance with the Urban Water 6 Manel�fement Planning Act !Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 7 106101 of Dh i.sion 6,1. S (h) ll the applicant iN an agricultural mater supplier, the 9 applicant Shull prepare, adopt, and submit to the department an 10 agricultural ma ci management plan in accordancee wall Part 3.8 11 (conm cm ing rcvth Section 10800) of Dlvmun 6. 12 If the applicant requests 11endtng far rr groundwater 13 numagrrru;)11. storage, or recharge project, or a protect with 14 potential groundwater impacts, the applicant shall delnanStratc 1S that one or more of the followtrrg condinortc have been mel. as 16 appli( ahle. 17 tl) .1 grounds ater management plan for the af/ected I-� 19 20 21 �2 23 24 �S 26 2.7 28 29 ill 31 32 3 14 35 36 37 18 39 groundwater basin has heen prepared nail implemented in accardunce pith /'art 2.75 (commencing with Section 10750) of Division 6 (2) The applrcarn pa ttcipates nn. or agrees to he subject to. a groundwater management plan. basinwide managgemenl plan, or other program or plat that meets the requirements of Section 10153,1 tar The applicant complies 1+ith the requirements of an culjudcation of water rights in affected groundwater basin. For ptnrposes of this paragraph. urn " udjudreation', includes an adjudiunimn under Section 2101, an udministrutire adjudic ation. arid all aljadicatian in state nr fi'deral court. D'7O, :5 (a) For purposes of this article, the department shall adopt rrgulutturtc /nr the preparolion. amumdment. unl revision of unegrated regunml water management plans plirVi not to Purl _'? tconrnhcncing 11th Seaton 1115301 of Omsion 6. eanSts/eni IT oh this artic'te (h) At a m ntnown, the rrgnlattons adapted by the depurnnern shall require that integrated r( ggional wcuer management plates bu lade all (if the following t l) C'on.sideration of all of the resource management strategies id(mlified in the California H'alUr Plan, as adapted or revised y. 17 — SIR 34 1 pnusuarnt to Part 1.5 (comtnen(na, with Sec 'ton 10004) of Division 2 6. 3 (2) An into grated, mtdtibenejit approach Io selection and design 4 ufprujecis that are eligible Jo Jznrding pursuant to this article. 5 (3) Performance measures and monitoring to demonstrate 6 progress toward meeting regional objeclh es. 7 (4) Standards for developing priorities for regional prolecrs' 8 that are eligible.lor funding pursuant to this article 9 (( ) The department shall consult with the California {litter 10 Commission. the State Hater Re.somtes Control Board, the It Cahlorma regional water qualm control boards. the .Slate 12 Department olPuhlic Health, the Department ul Fish and Game, 13 the Delta Stewardship Council, and olher slate agencies with water 14 management respon.sibili!v, Jun purposes aJ adopting the 15 regtdanons pursuant to this section and reviewing integrated 16 regional waer management plans pursuant to tills article. 17 (d) The department .ball verily then integrated regional Kaler IS management plans oomph with the reg:datirnu adopted pursuant 19 to this section. 20 87086. (a) /f in any,limding region there is no integrated 21 regional water management plan that nneets the requirements set 22 forth irm regulations adopted pursataw to Section 87085, at the 23 discretion of the dcPartnmernt, either (1) the monws in the 24 corresponding regional investment account may remain in that 25 account until there is an applicable integrated regional water 26 management plan meeting the regulations adopted pursuant to 27 .Section 87085 or (2) the department may allocate the monevs to 28 benefit prujec•ts and activities within the region in a manner than 29 is consistent with this chapter regardless of the e.eu.ste race of an 30 applicable integrated regional water managenent plan. 31 (b) The deparnnern's adminfstrative costs incarrred in rammeatiou 32 with expenditures under this section shall be pair/ from the 33 appropriate regional irmestnentaccoaut. 34 87088. fa) The department shall establish and implement u 35 plan to neonito; track, and report on integrated regional water 36 management plan inrrplementatiurm crnd perfornncntce to demonstrate 37 achieements associated with expenditures Jrom the regional 38 inve.vinent accocuts. The department shall prepare an antral 39 report, which shall include an itemization o f ton v) expended on 9x SB 34 9 to II 12 13 14 15 l6 17 iK 19 20 21 2� ?3 24 2� 26 27 28 79 30 31 37 33 34 35 36 37 3R 39 is_ pr(yeus and programs and a description with regard to fire performance of those projccfs acrd prugrauIS. (b) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the depen7nrent shall submit the report to the Legislature annually on or befinf "January, I5. ((t The report required to he submitted to the Legislature purst+ctnt to suhdivision (h) shall he submitted in accordance with Set, fiwr 9795 of fire Government Code. Article .5 State lm estment Account 87090. The moneys in the State Investment Account. upon appropriation b) the Legislatua, .shall be expended for all of the f(llomring purposes: (a) For allocation to the State Board of Equalization for payment of refunds of the wetter resources assessment, interest. and penahis's, aS aathorized pursuant to Chapter S (commencing it ith Section 55'21) of Part 30 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, irtchcding refunds due an account of judgments for ncc return of changes that are unlowfulh collected. (h) For allocation to the State Boord of Equalization, the commiSvioft and the depurunent to en.rtu'e suJlcrent revenues for Mom' ogencicts to carry out the duties Imposed upon each of therm by this dnvtsron. ('c) For a reserve, not to exceed dollars ($__ ). which .shall he maintained in the State bn,esmtent Account. (d) The balance of the monci!v in the Stare Investment Account, after allocation jor eapendtture fur all of the purposes set forth in sithdivision.s (a) to (('), inclusive, shall he expended as pmvidcd in Section 87092. 8709. The commission. in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game, State Department of Pnhlic 11ealth. Delta S'teu'ctrdship Council, and the State R4uer Resources Control Board, as pkmt of its rnmaal budget request Shall annually develop a proposed for the erpendlture of the rmmaD s in the State IMIesunen lccou+tt a( I. ording to the jidloit ing jurnding prion'ities. (u) To /and projects uJ stamen +ide and interregional signhcatcr. (h) Tolund operating expenses of the Delta Stewardship Courts it arrcl the Delta Plan adopted ht' the Delta Stewardship Council, 4µ 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 19 20 71 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 3? 38 39 -19— SB 34 and for grants and direct expenditures to implement the Delta Plan. 1c7 To fund projects that reduce the impacts of mvaurt cont<mtinutron oJthc Delta and its sralecslaeds, rrndfur renu•dicrtinn and elimination of continurns; sources ofinerccm rontamrmation. (d) To fond sc+entific sttdies and assessments that .e¢port projects authorized under this section 87095. Upon appropriation by the Legislature, percent of the moneys described in subdivision (d) of Section 87090 shall he made available for grants to disadvantaged communities lot- purposes of providing sgfe drinking water supplies, until such time as the State lVater Resources Control Board makes a,hnding that all communities in Ccrlfforrria have drinking water than meets public health standazls. 87097 Upon appropriation hi the Legisluturr, moneys allocated for interregional etpetulinn'os pursuant to ruhdivislon (a) of Section X709?, may be ecpended, b' the department /or direct expenditures or grants to address multiregional needs or stwe priorities, including, bill not limited lo. air of the,followbng' (a) investing in new water tcchmrlogr developineut and deployment. (hi Meetingstwenuterrecval ingundxuterCOr+ser�+utionguuls. (c) Other scaler supply projects and activities designed io meet the needs of disachantar,�ed connnanities or ecwwmicall r di.crressed areas, including technical and grant writing ussatancc. 87099. F_ach state agencs that receives limclin,g under this article shall track and document the manner m sine!+ the fiords are used to advance integrated reglunul water nuu+agenuo+t mthin the state, and submit that information to the department on at least an amoral basis. Ar tiele 6, Additional Ditties of the California Riucr Conan i.ss ion 87100. (a) 7hecommissions hall re. viewfurdingespvnditure.,, and prepare an amoral sannnary of the actions that the department has taken during each fiscal year to implement this division. On or belbre December 31 of eorh year, the commission .shall s'ubrnit tl+e stonntary lot' lice preceding,ftscal year to the Sec retur'i ofthe Natural Resources Agency. IX SB 34 —20— I (b) 'Elite conrmissiun nr av reyue.rl the Depurnnenr of h'inance 10 2 condarct audits with regard to the manner to which the fimds in 3 the regional investment acc olons and the State Bnvestinent Account 4 are expended. 5 87102 It least quorterlr. the cnmmis.sion ,!roll hold puhlicli 6 nottceel meelings regarding its diaies rider this division. 7 SEC _'. No reinrhuraenumt is required by this ac's ptu ^sucnn to Sec Non 6 of Artnr /c! X11113 of the Cablornta Constinaion he( atest, 9 the 011/1 casts that Mot ht Incurred bt- a local crgencl Or school 10 didlYleI will be incurred bet mw this act creates a nes+ CrI.MC or I I orjraction, eliminates a c rime ur inlrocnon, or c hanger the pencdty 12 fur a crone w• irnh'actiun, within lit, meaning of Set lion 17556 of 13 the Government Code. or changes the definition a/ a cringe within 14 the meaning of .Section 6 of Article, A III B of the California 17 19 20 71 22 )3 24 25 16 27 24 ,y 30 31 32 13 34 35 36 37 38 39 u�w� � . i iu!`iiiinuiLt5 ins�ifiY a•��w added it) Dtv4 tart 6 rrf the Water Gede, io read! TA RA 1410. `VATf f)1AfLA[ � Rii(j'il f �CT_FFHS '1s }Rtmtm t& en nef1e psi atrerrta devefrrp zr moo" " ibi east`s its svrraied udtk If trttrtespif�rers to mieet the coequal goals of restvrm e -hReed misystems. ft is ibe intent -ofthe E egislat ire thzt R fee fiased system de mee Witlt tile R)HOw rig Policies! (a) the kesshould x bemelilsr frovRter infrnstrnetttn ptt> cc ,' im tcz and for tmsforttte matm- flora -and iaunR Him tre Rt risk as R t t4ulf of c- istirrl mid Cattire water infra apter rrmscrvativm programs for sgricaltm all municipal, mid- imdttstrrti ttsers: fbi Prefeets thm publie ar required tor- , m cludltt'g.' , 1 aced water- faetltty -that Uri -21— SB34 _, the Saer._;rntwSan- 3aac�tttn Delia. (e�T fe e4 should not hr intp >sed irr a- tnatctmr that wcmld Arfiele MH A of =thz ('M bmia -cton. ltminm O yK subiect to aporg1A EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT June 17, 2010 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Director Morales called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Director Sturgeon led the [lag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Morales, Sturgeon ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin. General Manager: Justine Ilendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COUNSEL: None GULST(S): None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There being no verbal or written comments the public participation section was closed. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION The committee reviewed the District's position on bills AB300. AB815. AB900, AB 1677, AB 1780, AB 1797, AB 1843. AB 1886, AB 1975. AB2003, AB 2091. AB2092, AB2583, AB2679, SB972, SB565, and SB 1234. The committee has requested that Mr. Reeb provide an update and clarification regarding AB 1975, AB2092 and SB972. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE TRACKING The General Manager reviewed a number of legislative issues with the committee, including the Santa Ana Sucker Task Force, the Seven Oaks Dam (US Army Corps of Engineers draft report). and current lobbying efforts. I he General Manger will be meeting with Doug I ieadrick from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District on Monclay to discuss the Seven Oaks Dam Water Qua] it) and Conservation reports. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOBBYING TRIPS TO WASHINGTON AND SACRAMENTO l he committee discussed the upcoming lobbying trip to Washington and concurred that lobbying trips to both Sacramento and Washington can be very beneficial when specific items that may affect the District need to addressed ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Robert E. Martin, Secretary I egislatn e Committee Meeting Mi n te, W17 10,11)h Subject to Approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT January 21, 2011 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m. by Director Malmberg. Director Malmberg led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Malmberg, Morales ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Cecilia Contreras, Administrative Office Specialist II GUEST (S): None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There being no verbal or written comments, the public participation section was closed. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE 2011 -2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Director Morales stated that he has reviewed the submitted legislation and recommends that the District follow the recommendations of the District lobbyist on the positions to take; that the District should stay neutral and watch SB34 closely and the meter surcharge fees that might be imposed. The General Manager agreed with Director Morales recommendations. CMUA'S CAPITOL DAY Director Morales stated that he would like to have an agenda planned out about what was going to be discussed and the best way to use the time given; that items to be discussed are general information on East Valley Water District, grant updates, flood damage to Highland, tours the District offers, and a Santa Ana Sucker fish update. DISCUSSION REGARDING DELEGATION MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Director Morales and the General Manager discussed which delegation members to meet with; that each member should know that East Valley is part of their District and what role is played; that grants should be discussed and what the District has received; that the (Legislative minutes 01/21/11) cmc 1 Santa Ana Sucker Fish is a local issue but the topics need to be brought to the forefront with the members. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 1:18 p.m. until the next scheduled Meeting. Robert E. Martin, Secretary (Legislative minutes 01/21/11) cmc 2 Sub ect to appimal. EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT February 10, 2011 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Director Morales called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Ms Hendricksen led the tlag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Malmberg. Morales ABSENT: None STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; .Justine Hendricksen, Administrative Manager LEGAL COt NSFL: None GUEST (S): None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There being no verbal or "ritten comments the public participation section was closed. REVIEW FEDERAL STRATEGIES RELATING TO THE SANTA ANA SUCKER CRITICAL HABITAT The committee discussed Mr. I lick's strategies relating to the Santa Ana Sucker Fish Task Force: that ACWA and Metropolitan Water District arc in agreement with the strategies proposed. The General Manager will initiate these strategies on his upcoming Washington D.C. legislative trip. There are three main efforts that the task force is working on: legal matters, public information campaign and legislative issues. The task force will be providing a legal analysis and a tentative budget at their next meeting, which is scheduled for Februar) 14 ". ADJOURN I he meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Robert E. Martin, Secretary Legis lative l onunutee Mee Iin,, Mlnnlel 02/10 11 1 ph Irt']Qr APR - 20t1 Ater District March 30, 2011 Dear Justine Hendricksen — East Valley Water District, City of HIG Inc. tnc.1987 �Ol: HIGNV POLICE DEPARTMENT Sheriff Rod Hoops and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in the Highland Police / Highland Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament. Half of the proceeds derived from this tournament went to the benefit the Highland Police Departments three volunteer units: Citizens on Patrol, Reserve Deputies anwE;;,lo.,. Sc.,uts. The City of Highland has always maintained a strong focus on their volunteer programs and it is well recognized that our amazing volunteers provide a vital service to this community. This ongoing service contributes greatly towards our goal of building a strong bond between citizens and law enforcement. To be honest, it would be very difficult to do our jobs as law enforcement officers without the help of our volunteers. These folks are the eyes and ears for our community and they invest over 20,000 hours of service each year. We are blessed with the incredible support we received from this community, Shandin Hills Golf Course, Highland Chamber of Commerce, tournament participants and you as a tournament sponsor. Thanks to your support, our volunteer units will continue to flourish in the challenging years ahead. I want to express my appreciation for your generosity in support of our volunteer units. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. Your assistance means so much to me and to the Highland Police Department Citizens on Patrol, Reserve Deputies and Explorer Scouts. Thank you from all of us. Chief of Police: David Williams 26985 Base Line, Highland, CA 92346 • (909) 425 -9793 FAX (909) 425 -0693 Highland Police Station Explorer Scouts Many members of the law enforcement community have used Explorer Scouts as the entry into their careers. Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite — based pro- , gram for young men and women who have completed the a grade and are at least 14 years of age, but have not yet reached their 21'1 birthday. The program is de- signed to allow young men and women to be involved in the inner workings of law enforcement in a meaningful and hands -on way. However this does not come without cost. The cost is dedication to continuing their average GPA, completing a Basic Explorer Academy, and serv- ing a minimum number of hours each month in their unit. The program also provides the individual with the self-esteem and ac- countability needed to be successful in life no matter what his or her chosen profession. The Highland Police Department currently has 33 members to our Explorer Unit. At this time we are proud to boast the largest Explorer Program throughout the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Mori- Highland Police Station Citizens on Patrol Citizen's on Patrol is the single largest group of Sheriff Department volun- teers. There are a total of 741 men and women in 30 units contributing an av- erage of 150,000 volunteer hours each year. These volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of our communities and have a direct impact on the reduction of crime. The Highland Police Station is comprised of 46 volunteers with 3 in training. Volunteers perform carious crime prevention duties such as vacation home checks, Neighborhood Watch Programs, and other community outreach pro- _ grams. They attend community functions and assist with parking and traffic control. While on patrol they write parking citations for various traffic violations. With all they do for the Highland Community they still remain available to assist the Highland Police Department with unctions such as but not limited to DUI Check Points and Administrative duties for the station. The unit started serving our community in 1987 when the City of Highland Police Department was first established. Over the years the Citizen Patrol members have been in- volved in several different activates. So of our members have dedicated over 25 years of service to us. With the help of these wonderful volunteers our department is able to provide better service to our community. Highland Police Station Deputy Reserves ,- Highland Deputy Reserves are highly trained and dedicated to the mission of Law Enforcement. These dedicated vol- unteer deputies carry the same authority, while on duty, as a career Deputy Sheriff. To work alone in a patrol car, a Deputy Reserve must have completed the requirements of a Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy, the same basic requirements of a full time deputy sheriff. They perform the same assignments of the regular patrol force with one very big difference; they do it without monetary compensation. This group of 104 members de- partment wide augments the patrol force to deliver the high level of service expected by the citizens of the county. There are currently 10 members at the Highland Police Station Reserve Unit. You wouldn't go In therefor a million bucks. A Deputy does it./or a lot less. A Reserve Depnty does itfor free.' Vw Cucamonga Valley Water District will be hosting the April 18th, 2011 Membership Meeting at the Frontier Project 10435 Ashford Street Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730 (909) 944 -6025 The social hour will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order at 6:45 PM. Dinner: Dinner will a buffet offering fresh mixed green salad, roasted tri -tip with a five peppercorn sauce, grilled chicken with a citrus cream sauce with roasted red with fresh seasonal vegetables. Desert will be a mixed berry cheesecake. Coffee and tropical iced tea will also be provided. Program: San Bernardino Supervisor Janice Rutherford will be addressing the membership. Cost: $35 per person RSVP to Taya Victorino no later than Friday, April 8, 2011 tayavrcTevwdwater.com or by telephone at (909)987 -2591 The ASBCSD mailing address has changed! Make checks payable to ASBCSD and send to: ATTN: Cheryl Vermette PO BOX 205 Montclair, Ca. 91763 District/Associate: Attendee (s): Reminder: There is a $2 surcharge for reservations made after the deadline date, as well as for coming to dinner with no reservations. You will also be billed for the dinner if your cancellation is not received prior to the deadline, rape ;�riC iwallpl`p rld .4,Ja Loma 5vv( Li Rancho I F Cucamonga Af, 0" ;c ,(E R,Jte I, .i! F .Ch. r r Directions to the Frontier Project110435 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730: • From the 210 Freeway: Exit Haven ?venue and head south--) Right orChurch Street--) Lefton Center Avenue 4 Left on Ashford Street to Frontier Project • From the 15 Freeway: Exit Foothill Boulevard and head west --> Right on tenter Street 4 Right on Ashford Street to Frontier Project From the 10 Freeway: Exit Haven Avenue and head north --) Left on Foothill --) Right on Center Avenue 4 Right on Ashford Street to Frontier Project 0 ACWA3S 2011 SPRING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION r77 �-, Al ,mi.ltion c' i alo,wu� INN.o(, 201) t Hello! I would like to cordially invite you to attend ACWA's 2011 Spring Conference & Exhibition, "Shaping a New Politic al Landscape;' scheduled for May 10 -13 in Sacramento. The November 2010 elections brought about many changes to the federal, state and local political landscape. This conference will help attendees understand the changes and directions this new political environment is headed. Many of the new appointees and key players are being invited to sham their insigh, on the future of water. Additionally, there will be programs and discussions about water supply, Y groundwater, agricultural water issues, the Delta and more! Programs specifically aimed at legal, rinance, human resources, and water treatment and distribution professionals will be available, along with opportunities for directors to receive their ethics training. In addition, all conference delegates are welcome to attend the committee and region meetings 4 that will be held. !�ir• The ACWA Exhibit Hall will be filled ✓✓ith a variety of vendors that can assist j you- agency with such things as legal financial and public relations needs, along with any construction, design and engineering needs and more. The conference will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center and surrounding hotels. a,.. This is your chance to learn about new deas, network and meet up with friends and colleagues at the receptions and specials events being held. I look forward Iqi to seeing all of you. See you in Sacramento! Paul L. Kelley AC`A /A President PT CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS JOHN LAIRD TO KEYNOTE WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON Wednesday, May 11 Noon — 1:30 p.m. California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon program May 11 at the ACWA 2011 Spring Conference & Exhibition in Sacramento. Laird will highlight the Brown administration's plans and priorities in the area of natural resources. Water, parks, fisheries issues and completion of the Bay -Delta Conservation Piln are expected to be key topics for the .,Ministration in the coming year. Laird served in the Assembly from 2002 to 2008 A strong proponent of water conservation, he introduced numerous bills aimed at reducing water use in California. He also sought to link eligibility for state grants and loans for compliance with certain conservation best management practices. STEVEN P. SAXTON TO KEYNOTE HANS DOE FOF'i!UM BREAKFAST Friday, May 13 8:30 — 10 a.m. Steven P. Saxton, partner, Downey Brand LLP will keep attendees laughing and entertained as he satirizes the little known world of water law and those who play a role in it at the Friday, May 13 Hans Doe Forum Breakfast. Saxton's areas of practice include water and litigation, while his additional areas of expertise include administrative law and the Endangered Species Act. As a partner of Downey Brand, Saxton has made numerous presentations and published numerous articles in publications such as the California Water Law & Policy Reporte,' the Sacramento Lawyer, and Western Water Law & Policy Reporter. While in the Assembly, Laird chaired the Select PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO Committee on California Water Needs and CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Climate Change. He also served as a co- author of AB 32, the landmark legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Californ':; u t s www.acwa.com i t 3 "T'OWN HALL StraightTaNr About BDCP Wednesday, May 11 2:15 -3:45 p.m. Are ecosystem restoration and water supply reliability in the Delta reconcilable? Can we resolve our greatest challenges in the Delta? In this interactive Town Hall, leaders from the state and federal governments will have an yp, iAscussion about the Bay Delta Con seivaYionlplAn. iReaso{wble Use Doctrine: How Far wilt# it 4:;?? "Mrso4y, M4y 12 2;15 -3:45 pm. Recent' events Have, puce again, thrust "ttea,onabie Use Doctrines" into the center of the water policy debate. Is this doctrine's lrowerful!policy tool that is ed to reshape water, use in the 21 st century or a misguided I attempt to replace market�based water use decisions wish command and control regul8tpr allocations of California's water? Hear both sides as they debate the use of this controversial doctrine- is it Safe to Drink? I The Science and Beauty of Sierra Wednesday, May 11; 10 -11:50 .a.m. Watersheds Much attention has been paid recertl ✓ to the quality of California's drink- ing water, including the presence of contaminants such as perchlorate anc hexavalent chromium and the deter - tion of pharmaceuticals and personal rare products in an increasing number of water sources. Environmental groups and many customers are demanding ac oon by regulatory agencies and wa e, systems, often times before the risk and costs have been determined. Experts will discuss the current state of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the most pressing issues facing water systems, and the priorities for regulatory agencies in the near term. The Next Chapter: How Do We Really Sustain California's Groundwater? Thursday, May 12; to- 11:50 a.m. California is implementing SBX7 6, the first legislation that takes on states ide groundwater monitoring and report - ,ng. Many reports have been released providing different perspectives on how to improve the state of Califorria's groundwater resources, including out' n- ing efforts of other western states as a guide for our legislature and regulatory agencies. With the release of A011 "s Strategic Framework for Sustainahle Groundwater Management in Ca!�iorn,a, panelists will discuss their views on the -nost effective option: do we neec state- wide regulation, a management system like Arizona, or can local agencies ruly work together to bring our ground.+ ater basins back to sustainabilitv? Wed., May 11, 10 -11:50 a.m. Most of California's water and much of its energy supply originates with the rair and snow that fall in the Sierra Nevada. Changing climate patterns, fire and human activities are putting increas- ing pressure on this critical ecosystem. Scientists are studying ways for people, plants and animals to better share and conserve the resources of California's upper watersheds. Managing the Sierra for water sequestration means keepine the natural infrastructure in good � ing condition. What happens when rr,e pump loses its prime? learn about the science behind keeping Sierra streams flowing and where we are in replenish- ing source water since the Sierra Nevad Ecosystem Project was congressionally mandated over 16 years ago. Hosted by Region 3 The mew From the Delta Counties Coalition Thursday, May 12; 10 -11:50 a.m. Please join representatives from the five counties and understand how they re- solve and arrive to unified positions. In face of regulations and mandates for adequate water supply and reliability many counties have had to take oppos- ing or supportive roles with or against one another. This panel will discuss pro- active measures that they have de- veloped with their neighboring countie in order to make better coordinate decisions. Questions from the audience will folio the presentations. 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Have you ealDtlt�tt�wbulsd be like to be'the "apcuiljd" and.the impact it would have on your personal and {rrofies5t6hal 9fe? °{s t wolves around �9 ar a�,rI.e. here the accused goes through the cycle of „duos" drat devlctpei� the accusa6pr#:f�.tarsStnenL :. . The cottfsf? glides maliutntttttr�sugh the sexu} harsstf+trtvest+gatve pr ©cess. father points covered by this;tx cuai harassmi+�:fit; "maintam'ahg opi�" eoinii+unication in'a respec�Arenvironment; and investigating and resolving serial harassrttient c6in}dM61i. iquipping management with the knowledge they need to prevent and respond to harassment situations, the use helps to "prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. in order to receive credit for this class, attendees must arrive on time and attend the entire two -hour session. Human Relations professionals may count these session hours as electives towards JPIA's Human Resources Certification Program (HRCP). 5 ATTORNEYS PROGRAMS ROVED BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA RECEIVE GENERAL MCLE CREDITS. The New Realities of Water Supply Reliability Wednesday, May 11; 10 -11 :50 a.m. (1.75 hours of general MCLE credit) This program will address the fundamentals to water supply reliability in urban water management plans and water supply assessments. The panelists will also discuss some current factors impacting water supply reliability in California including the QSA litigation and the Bay Delta ESA litigation, and the likely influences upon future supply reliability. Can the Delta Watermaster Model Clear Muddy Waters Elsewhere in Our State? Wednesday, May 11; 2:15 -3:45 p.m. (1.5 hours of general MCLE credit) The new Delta Watermaster role deviates from the "classic" watermaster position in that it's holder has the authority to recommend prosecution of illegal diversions and is charged with enforcing existing water rights permits, licenses and decisions. Can watermasters help resolve outstanding water supply uncertainties? The Twain Meets: The Road to the Monterey County Public- Private Desalination Project Thursday, May 12; 10 -11:50 a.m. (1.75 hours of general MCLE credit) After decades of water supply deficit and uncertainty in Monterey County and several abortive efforts to resolve the problem, on December 2, 2010, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement that will lead to development of a project to provide desalinated water to Monterey County customers of regulated public utility California- American Water Company and c ustomers of Marina Coast Water District. The panelists will discuss the bumpy but ultimately successful road to creating a public - private partnership for the development of this desalination project and its approval by the California Public Utilities Commission, including legal, cultural, regulatory and political hurdles that were involved. Proposition 26: What it Requires and How to Protect Your Agency Thursday, May 12; 2:15 -3:45 P.M. (1.5 hours of general MCLE credit) Enacted in November 2010, Proposition 26 changed the definition of what constitutes a tax. Now many exactions that we previously thought were fees may be taxes subject to voter approval. This program is designed to provide you with a detailed description of the provisions of Proposition 26; ho%v to protect yourself from being sued for violating Proposition 26, while pointing out some of the ambiguities contained in Proposition 26 that may ultimately have to be settled in court. PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. tVdMesday, May 11; 10-X� fwlcial.tiAediaas tlt rI11111 i h : trend. It has become anssent+ai Fit �T['Vs3iw;� :r-PAS MAY !-IgCENEt.0N1V4UlNG EDUCATION CiREU BY ATTENDING TJjM AROGRAW. The New Financial Reality for Water Agencies — Whatrs1he"New Normal" and What Are Agencies Doing to Adapt? Wednesday, May 11 10-11.-50 a.m. Green .Finaam,181—finding Money to Reduce Your+ Carbon Footprint Wednesday, May 11 2:15 -3:45 pm. Water Budget Alternatives Thursday, May 12 10 -11 :50 a.m. ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition r: �±+rGllia�:2 , I = Social Media Sites May 12 www acwa.com WATER INDUSTRY TRENDS PROGRAMS Immigration and Water Wednesday, May 11; 10 -11:50 a.m. This panel of experts will discuss im- migration policy and its impact on the economy and labor markets. An Unsound System Worse Than None? Wednesday, May 11; 2:15 -3:45 p.m The Little Hoover Commission issued a report in February after studying Cali- fornia's 80 plus pension systems that suggested an unsound pension system is worse than no system at all. The com- mission made a host of recommenda- tions aimed at putting public pensions on firm financial footing. The Legislature has introduced a spate of legislation seeking to do just that. What are the problems in the current system? How did we get here? What, if anything, can turn things around? At least one ACWA member, the Cucamonga Valley Water District, has stepped out in front of this train to confront the challenges in deal- ing with its spiraling retirement costs. This panel will explore these questions and others intended to provide water agency officials with concrete solutions to move from crisis to stability. From Mountain Tops to the Pacific Coast: Managing Healthy Watersheds to Protect Water Quality and Enhance Water Supply Thursday, May 12; 10 -11:50 a.m. Is there a relationship between man- aging healthy, sustainable watersheds in our mountain regions and enhanc- ing water quality and water supply for downstream water users? Are there opportunities to develop working rela- tionships that are mutually beneficial to California's rural mountain communities and agricultural and urban water agen- cies in the Central Valley and Coastal regions? A panel of distinguished speak- ers will share their thoughts on such co- operative opportunities to help address California's water challenges in the 21st century. Comprehensive Science Leading to Comprehensive Solutions: The Science on Other Stressors Thursday, May 12; 2:15 -3:45 p.m Recent legislative, regulatory and judi- cial activity surrounding water supply reliability and species viability in the Delta has brought to light the multiple stressors impacting the estuary. Judge Wanger, the Delta Stewardship Coun- cil, water users and environmental interests alike point to multiple factors contributing to the decline of the Delta and a corresponding decrease in water supply reliability. This comprehensive approach to water management and to an ecosystem solution in the Delta has spawned scientific analysis and review of the multiple other stressors impacting our fragile Delta. Hear experts discuss the recent scientific developments and how they have contributed to the politi- cal, legislative, regulatory and judicial shift to co -equal goals and a compre- hensive Delta solution. ENERGY PROGRAMS ON PAGE 10 iinar 1 10-11:45 am. • 'Water Quality Committee 11 a.m. -Noon • ACWMPIA Seminar III • Outreach Task Force Noon -2 p.m. • ACWA 101 & Luncheon • Committee Lunch Break 1 -2:45 p.m. • Finance Committee • Groundwater Committee • Scholarship Subcommittee 1:30 -3:30 p.m. • Bus Trip to ACWA/JPIA's New Office Seating is limited. 2 -4 p.m. • SDLF Special District Administrator Certification Test 2 -4:15 p.m. • Ethics Training 8 -9as a-in: • Opening Breakfast 8:30 a m- -Noon & 1:30 -5 p.m. • Exhibit Hall 10 -11:50 a.m. • Attorneys Program • Communications Committee Program • Exhibitor Technical Presentations • finance Program • Region Forum • Statewide Issue Forum • Water Industry Trends Program 10 a.m. -Noon • Human Resources Program: ACWA/JPIA Sexual Harassment Prevention (AB 182 5) Noon -1:30 p.m. • General Luncheon 1:45 -2:15 p.m. • Prize Drawing/Dessert Break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart. Incorporated, Consulting Engineers 2:15 -3:45 p.m. • Attorneys Program • Energy Committee Program • Exhibitor Technical Presentations • Finance Program • Human Resources Program • Town Hall Meeting • Water Industry Trends Program 8 -9:15 a.m. ' • Networking Coots'- t 9.45 a.m. -Noon • Ethics Training 10 -11.50 a.m. • Attorneys Program • Energy Committee Program • Exhibitor Technical Presentations • Finance Program • Human Resources Program • Region Forum • Statewide Issue Forum • Water Industry Trends Program 11:50 a.m. -12:15 p.m. • Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall 12:15 -1:45 p.m. • General Luncheon 1:45 -2:15 p.m. • Dessert Break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers 8 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition • (ton .. ,. + Exhibit Hall 8 -9:15 a.m. ' • Networking Coots'- t 9.45 a.m. -Noon • Ethics Training 10 -11.50 a.m. • Attorneys Program • Energy Committee Program • Exhibitor Technical Presentations • Finance Program • Human Resources Program • Region Forum • Statewide Issue Forum • Water Industry Trends Program 11:50 a.m. -12:15 p.m. • Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall 12:15 -1:45 p.m. • General Luncheon 1:45 -2:15 p.m. • Dessert Break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers 8 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition m n G � , k. G G FmDAY, MAY 1 13- AL j OTHER EVENTS „a v . ` ENERGY PROGRAMS Navigating the New - landscape of Renewable Energy lttcertt+ves for Water Agencies Wednesday, May 1l, ?:75 -3.45 pan. A confluence ofots is changing the landscape of renewable energy incen- tives in California As popular programs such as the Ufptnia Solar Initiative wind down. a nivVi lministrafon and �M CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Many of ACWA's program sessions qualify for credit for professional career development. This conference will offer continuing education credit to Certified Public Accountants, attorneys and legal professionals, human resource administrators, and water treatment and distribution operators There will also be three ool- )ortunities to receive water agency official ethics training. Pub is officials in office must receive this training every two �'E�ars (24 months). Ethics training will be available on: • Tuesday, May 10 2 - 4:15 p.m. • Wednesday; Mav 11, 2:15 -4:30 p.m. • Thursday, May 12, 0:45 -Noon Board members and managers can attend )PTA's course on sexual harassment prevention training as mandated by AB 1825. This course takes pla::e Wednesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. - Noon. See page 5 for more information. All programs offered during ACWA's 2011 Spring Conference & Exhibition are valid for SDLF's Special District Administrator Certification Program. 1-or information on the certification program, please visit: v,,,-w.sdlf.org. For more information ate )ut ACWA's continuing education programs or ethics Training, contact Lori Doucette at (916) 441 - 45,15 or lorid @acwa.com. ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition ACWA WOULD LIKE TO THANK 7 FOLLOWING 2011 SPRING CONFERENCE SPONSORS... • AECOM • Mliant Insurance Services, Inc. • Anthem Blue Cross • Bartle Wells Associates • CDM • CH2MHILL • The Covello Group, Inc • Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc • Krieger & Stewart' - orporated, Consulting �gineers 6 kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & tihard Layne Christensen Company Mojave Water Agency MWH Alossaman LLP c Oakdale Jmigation District 1 PAIRS i i 1 0 u in, or -or .ori 911 costs.d0Wn 0n- TVStrati©V tees, su members and "f=riends of ACWA." This year we have made some changes to the ACWA Sponsorship Program that will benefit both sponsors and ACWA. This information will be available within the next week or so. Please look for it to arrive in your mail, e-mail and on www.acwa.com. 4 A. t • fiiaattise 1�»agers 1'Iumatl'IRess urCe Managers • Water Qualiity.Specialists • Other key staff members of public agencies 1i RECEPTION WILL BE HOSTED IN THE EXHIBIT HALL ON TUESDAY, MAY 10 * an.evening with vendors from around the United States and abroad as they welcome ACWA conference attendees to another great conference. The ACWA Exhibit Hall will be open again on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. -Noon and 1:30 -5 p.m., and Thursday, 8 a.m. -12:15 p.m. ACWA's popular exhibit hall is open to all registered conference delegates. It will be located in the Sacramento Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D & E. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with vendors who might have the perfect solutions that your organization needs to meet the challenges ahead. Several exhibitors are once again sponsoring a variety of refreshments for your enjoyment in the exhibit hall: • Morning coffee service provided by Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. • Dessert break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart Incorporated, Consulting Engineers When you visit an ACWA trade shoNN, you can expect to make connections with the following types of businesses • Accountants Attorneys /Law Firms Banks /Financial Advisors/ Investment Bankers • Computer Service Companies Construction, Design and Planning Consultants • Energy Consultants and Suppliers Engineering Firms • Environmental Consultants Government Organizations • Insurance Brokers • Lobby Groups Management Consultants Product Dealers /Distributors' Manufacturers Public Relations Consultants And more! IT. " c r a: •t: ir ice Cash j.k pr, tii 1i A f3rea�aSt;(tip�tg �° `� .4. 11:5D a.m. -a3 S kft Cash & prize 414—W s -- 12 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition JOW TO SEMN TIO N S 5t be AMAnce in order .toI"ve hotel RegisOa; mill receive the hotel motion informatiori via a -mail confirmatiori: Hotel reservations will be verifi+e&aoinst the ACWA co ifeience registration list. Any reservation made outside of this housing - -Nlicy will be subject to hotels' regular room rate and•availability. '' ACRAMENTO SITES r �.F + California:State Capitol Take a tour of a beautiful historic building W and the place where Ca6forma s governing =' *, bodies do their work: 1ft and L.Str2etsi . Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 324 -0333 California State Railroad Museum See.all -new exhibits highlighting the human face of the railroad and the "Lost Spike ". 111 I Street Old Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445 - 2560.: CrockerArt Museum The oldest continually operating public art museum in the West & the finest example of Victorian Italianate architecture in the U.S. 216 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 264 -5423 Esquire IMAX Theatre This 407 -seat theater houses a 6- story -high, 82- food -wide screen with 12,000 watts of digital wraparound sound. 1211 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446 -2333 Governor's Mansion State Historic Park Built in 1877 as a private home, this mansion housed 13 of California's governors from 1903 to 1967. 16th & H Streets Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 323 -3047 Old Sacramento Historic District Explore boutique shops & restaurants on the boardwalk set amongst Gold Rush -era buildings and the Sacramento River. Second & K Streets (Visitor Center) Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 442 -7644 wwvu.acwa.com 13 REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION HOURS Tuesday, May 10 Thursday, May 12 8 a.m. -6 p.m. 7:30 a.m. -4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 Friday, May 13 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m. 8 -9:30 a.m. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ADVANTAGE PRICING? The following people are eligible for ACWA 5dvantage pricing: • Any ACWA member organization's officers /directors. Any employee on an ACWA public agency member, affiliate or associate organization's payroll. • Any ACWA board member whose fee is paid for by a member agency. • Any state or federal administrative or legislative personnel in elective, appointive or staffing positions. • Staff of ACWA/1PIA, Water Education Foundation and California Water Awareness Campaign. • Any individual or honorary life member of ACWA. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a part of ACWA, contact Melanie Medina at (916) 441 -4545 or melaniem @acwa.com. SAVE MONEY WITH A PACKAGE REGISTRATION Package registration is available to ACWA public agency and individual members, affiliates and assoc ates only. By taking advantage of this special deal, you will save $110 over registering for each option separately. The same registration and meal combination will cost you an additional $153 if you wait to purchase this on site. Package registration includes Tuesday night's opening reception, your registration fee for the entire conference, and one ticket to all meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner). The package is only available unt ! 4:30 p.m. (PST), April 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE The registration deadline is April 15. After that date, you must register on site. Registration may be pa:d with a check or charged on your Visa or MasterCard. CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS Registrations ca- be- changed or cancelled by emailing Ellie Meek at elliem,D.,c.va.com. Cancellations must be received prior to 4:30 p. , u t 'ST), April 15 in order to receive a credit voucher, ess a $50 handling fee. Upon receipt of the cancellatior, dou will receive an email confirming the cancellatior. if , ou do not receive a cancellation confirmation, pease contact ACWA at (916) 441 -4545. Otherwise, you A ill be responsible for remaining monies due. Cancellations after April 15 will not be refunded. SUBSTITUTIONS Substitutions from the same organization are accepted. A $25 handling fee will be applied. Substitution requests should be subm tted to elliem @acwa.com. Please notify ACWA of subst'tutiuns by 4:30 p.m. (PST), April 15. After that date, they xv II need to be handled on site. �w REFUNDS & CREDITS • Handling fee of $50 will be applied on all registration refunds and credit vouchers. • No refunds liven on spouse /companion registration fee. • Credit carclicheck refunds (less the $50 handling fee) until April 8. • Credit vouchers (less the $50 handling fee) will be issued April 9 -15. • Meals will be refunded until 4:30 p.m. (PST), April 15. • There will he no refund transactions made during the conference. • NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 15. NAME BADGES Name badges mus` be worn to attend all conference events. Badges may be checked at the doors. Information for the badges wi l he taken directly from online registration submissions and conference preregistration forms. Therefore, it is vital that complete, accurate and legible information be submitted. Deacline for registration is 4:30 p.m. (PST), April 15. Badges will )e available only for those who register for the conference Name badges sponsored by Bartle Wells Associates. Name badge holder lanyards sponsored by Psomas. Note: If you have a disability that may require accommo ;ar ;on to assure your full participation, please contact Ellie Meek of the ACWA state to discuss your needs. 14 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition ACWXs 2011 Spring Conference & Exhibition Preregistration Sacramento Convention Center and Surrounding Hotels May 10 - 13, 2011 PREREGISTRATION & CANCELLATION DEADLINE IS 4:30 P.M. (PST), APRIL 15, 2011 OFFICE USE ONLY- SC11 -2 Registration forms received after April 15 will be returned, regardless of postmark. There is a $50 handling fee on all ENT cancellations prior to this date. Credit card /check registration fees (less the $50 handling fee) can be refunded until DATE 4:30 p.m. (PST), April 8. Thereafter, refund credit vouchers will be issued April 9 -15, 4:30 p.m. (PST). fill in Completely - Please Print/Type Clearly * Required Fields (If bringing a guest, guest's name and e-mail address are required as well.) 7-Name on Badge to Read -- Guest ($35 fee if attending) * Organization * Phone: ( * Attendee E -mail: FAX: ( ❑ My info has changed. Please update it. Guest E -mall (MUST be diderent Gom attendee ?. a -mad) Credit Card Payment Information Please charge my fee to my credit card: ❑ o ❑ I Credit Card Number: I I I I I I I I I I I LJ W—L Exp. Date: L I I I J Amount: $ Cardholder's Name (as seen on card): "Confirmation E -mail: I Rlea :e prim clearly If registering on someone's behalf, please be sure to include YOUR e-mail Signature: address here and a copy of the confirmation email will be sent it you. Preregistration PACKAGE — For ACWA public agency members, affiliates & associates only (Includes registration & all meals. Does not include guest registration.) Not available on -site (20) ...... $635 $ — CBnference Registration (21) (Meals not included) Preregistration On Site Amount Advantage*** ................... ............................... $465 ($490) $ Standard ....................... ............................... $695 ($720) $ Guest ** (Non - refundable) (22) ....... ............................... $35 ($45) $ — 2 -Day Conference Registration Preregistration On Site Amount (Meals not included) (Advantage) (Standard) (Advantage) (Standard) ($47) $ ❑ Tues., May 10/Wed., May 11 (23) .................. $250 $375 $275 $400 $ ❑ Thurs., May 12 /Fri., May 13 (24) ................... $250 $375 $275 $400 $ — MEAL FUNCTIONS Quantity Preregistration On Site Amou'1t Wednesday, May 11 Opening Breakfast (30) .. ............................... $40 ($42) $ Luncheon (31) ......... ............................... $45 ($47) $ Thursday, May 12 Networking Continental Breakfast (35) ..................... $30 ($35) $ Luncheon (32) ........ ............................... $45 ($47) $ Dinner (33) .......... ............................... $80 ($85) $ Friday, May 13 loans Doe Forum Breakfast, sponsored by AECOM (34) ......... $40 ($42) $ Ethics Training Registration (Choose ONE - No additional fee required if registered for conference.) TOTAL $ n Tues., May 10, 2 -4:15 p.m. (so) ❑ Wed., May 11, 2:15 -4:30 p.rr (51) ❑Thur., May 12, 9:45 a.m. -Noon (52) jest registration fee applies to spouses and significant others only. *WPeople eligible for ACWA advantage pricing include: any ACWA member organization's officers /directors; any employee on an ACWA public agency member, affiliate or associate organization's payroll; any individual or honorary life member; any ACWA board member whose fee is paid for by a member agency; any state or federal administrative or legislative personnel in elective, appointive or staffing positions; staff of ACWA / /PIA, Water Education Foundation, or California Water Awareness Campaign. Make checks payable to ACWA, and send to: ACWA, P.O. Box 2408, Sacramento, CA 95812 -2408 91 FAX to (916) 325 -2316. If you mail this form, please do not also fax to avoid duplicate registration. Questions? Contact ACWA at (916) 441 -4545, toll free (888) 666.2292, or e-mail: events®acwa.com. 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I PmNCMt . joy 11 iteah wally $Eh ai��etlieeW e�rt SEMINAR SCHED 7LE THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 Registration & Breakfast • 8:00 -8:30 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION: PRINCIPLES FOR RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL AGENCY GLENN M REITER, Glenn Reiter and Associates • Profile of a successful agency • How do you compare with the best: a self- assessment exercise • Key signs to watch for to avoid trouble • Steps to correct problems MANAGEMENT: STAFF AND BOARD PERSPECTIVES PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT MARTIN RAUCH, Rauch Communication Consultants, Inc. • How to gain public support when you really need it • Tricks of the trade for cost - effective outreach • Proven guidelines for dealing with vocal opponents and the press • Right roles for staff, governing board and consultants DEVELOPING A LEAN, MEAN ORGANIZATION ROBERT DELOACH, DeLoach and Associates • Assess your organizational effectiveness: operational and regulatory performance; weak and strong spots • Match the right employees and number of employees with the skills required to provide your service • Management and organization techniques to increase efficiency • Use appropriate technology to improve your service and lower your costs • How to identify when outsourcing and insourcing is appropriate DEVELOPING A STRONG MANAGEMENT TEAM KEITH LONDON, Kennedy /Jenks Consultants • Developing core values • Maintaining collaborative and cooperative communication • Building an effective team • Role of the management team EFFECTIVELY PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED MARK MARSHALL, Golden State Risk Management • Succession planning and mentoring for key positions • Fast rehabilitation and reliability after a disaster • Mutual aid and regional cooperation - communication across agencies and services • Deciding what to do and what not to do in order to implement your plan eJ�y T l�D.B speereJdirhicb 11ri ad � slr�i�CROA FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011 Breakfast • 8 0_ -8:30 a.m. BETTER BOARD MEETINGS AND POLICIES: J MAKING YOUR BOARD MEETINGS PRODUCTIVE: - BOARD AND STAFF ROLES MARTIN RAIiCH, Rauch Communication Consultants, Inc. • Simple things count: agendas, packets, and minutes • Governing B,-yard and staff roles at the meeting • Making tI-e r-eeting a positive experience • Dealing w ih problem elected officials DEVELOPING AND ORGANIZING EFFECTIVE AGENCY POLICIES MARK MEYER HOFF, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore • Do you kncNr your agency's policies? • Policies drive agency actions and costs • Sample po icy manuals • Guidance for effective staff and board policies YOUR AGENCY'S PLACE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: A LAFCO PERSPECTIVE BOB BRAITNIAN. Braitman and Associates • LAFCO's.ob what the law says • Taking a regional view • Advice to local agencies r..ol HUMAN RESOURCES: HIRING AND KEEPING GREAT EMPLOYEES JUDITH S. ISEAS, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore • Your agency's success depends on your employees • Hiring the ight candidate • Retaining good employees • Maintaining good morale with consistent personnel oclicies EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION: HOW TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE STEPHANIE REIMER, Monte Vista Water District • Create the culture you want • Providing the right tools for the team • 9 critical behaviors • How to measure success u, n w n r r n ABOUT SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE With over 43 years of experience and graduates from over 1,000 local government agencies, SDI is the premier special district and local government training institute. "These seminars are My the most organized, • — best run educational forums I've ever attended." R. M., Crescenta Valley Water District A s THE ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR BRINGS YOU: Top -notch speakers, comprehensive handbook, and 43 years of experience by the premier local government training institution. Learn the latest techniques for run- ning lean, efficient operations. WHO WILL BENEFIT? EXPERIENCED DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS, an updated refresher on running an effective agency. "WLY- ELECTED OFFICIALS — a must -attend seminar to Develop essential knowledge and skills. SENIOR MANAGERS AND STAFF — practicing experts provide tested techniques for your organization. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? Provides proven tools and methods for dealing with the difficult challenges facing your local government agency. This seminar incorporates the latest information, techniques and insights for solving today's leadership challenges. SEMINAR VALUE PACKAGE: TOP -NOTCH SPEAKERS, experts in their respective fields, chosen for their working knowledge of California local government. CAREFULLY PLANNED CURRICULUM, packed with up -to -date topical information needed by local government officials. COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK containing materials from each presentation. Retail value $100. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM in Special District Leadership and Management, representing over four decades of continuing education experience. QUALITY HOTELS AND AMENITIES continental ,akfast, luncheons, and refreshment breaks daily 4%peluded in seminar registration. Excellent presenters, good materials, excellent staff support and facilities." — R. W, Brooktrails Township Community Services District SATURDAY WORKSHOPS OFFERED ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 Registration /Continental Breakfast: 8:00 -8:30 a.m. WORKSHOP 1: BOARD SECRETARIES WORKSHOP 8:30 am -2:00 pm Arlene Tavani, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District • Guidelines for compliance with Brown Act • Understanding the types of Board /Committee meetings • Preparing and facilitating controversial board meetings • Carrying out the board clerk's role in elections • Assisting with new board member orientation • Handling difficult situations /ethics law • Responding to Public Records Act request • Understanding mass mailing law requirement WORKSHOP 2 *: BROWN ACT & CONFLICT OF INTEREST WORKSHOP *Workshop 2 qualifies for 5.5 MCLE credits and meets AB 1234 requirements BROWN ACT & PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Janet Morningstar, a Law Corporation CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS 1:00 pm -3:30 pm Dean Derleth, Best Best & Krieger, LLP • Adjourned, committee and special meetings • Rules for closed sessions, recording meetings and agendas • Your liability as a public official • How to live within current laws WORKSHOP 3: FINANCIAL COST CONTROL WORKSHOP 8:30 am -2:00 pm Speaker, TBA • Learn tools of budget preparation • Capital Improvement projects cost forecasting Operations and maintenance cost control Purpose, functions, funding and control of reserve funds The power and value of budget and audit statement comparison Tools for rate setting Finances that elected officials need to understand FACULTY EXPERT SPEAKERS SHARE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE The instructors' mission is to utilize expert experience with real world problems, and provide practical information about your responsibilities and ways to resolve issues. "These sessions have helped me enormously to understand and clarify my role, limitations and expectations as a ,ewly elected official." —J.S., East Palo Alto Sanitary District BOB BRAITMAN has been the Executive Officer of the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (or LAFC0) since 1992. As a consultant to public agencies and private parties, Bob specializes in local government reorganizations, jurisdictional relations, provision of public services, land use planning and fiscal analysis. ROBERT A. DELOACH is President of DeLoach & Associates LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in targeted management and consulting services to public utility and public works organizations. His expertise is directed in two specific areas: organizational development and utility asset management. Mr. DeLoach concluded his 27 -year public agency career as the General Manager /CEO of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, with prior experience as the Director of Public Works for the Cities of Pomona and Azusa. He has also served as President of Fontana Union Water Company and Chairmar of the Chino Basin Watermaster Advisory Committee. DEAN DERLITH is a Partner in Best Best & Krieger LLP. Dean oversees all of the firm's municipal attorneys in its 8 offices throughout California. In his practice, he represents municipal and public agencies in all aspects of general municipal and public agency law, and is the City Attorney for the Cities of Corona and Colton. JUDITH S. ISLAS of Counsel is with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. She has practiced in labor, education and employment law for more than 20 years. She has an extensive background in all types of employment litigation at the trial and appellate levels, including discrimination, harassment, discipline and wrongful termination, and other employment based claims on behalf of public entities. KEITH LONDON is the PresidentlCEO of Kennedy /Jenks Consultants. Keith has over 24 years of experience in water, wastewater, and reclamation projects. His wide range of project responsibilities have involved planning, analysis and design, preparation of plans and specifications, permit coordination, technical retdew, and construction review and management. MARK MARSHALL .s Safety Officer for Golden State Risk Management Autnon-,, and is responsible for safety training and loss prevention semic.as for Golden State's 180 public agencies. In 2007 the Safen Center of Sacramento awarded Mark the Safety Professional of the tear. Mark also holds a certificate from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Previously Mark was a Fire Chief, and served as the Office of Emergency Services Director forme Cdyo' Williams. MARK MEYERHOFF is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Liebert Cassidy WhitmcrF. He represents clients in all types of civil litigation, administrative proceedings and arbitrations. He regularly advises and represents c. bents in all aspects of employment and labor relations matters. He develops and updates personnel rules, policies and ord ruses, and presents training programs for supervisors and managers. JANET MORNINGSTAR is in private practice, DBA as Janet Morningstar, a Lain Corporation. Janet serves as General Counsel for Rowland Water District and Special Counsel to Municipal Water District of Orange County. Janet has over 16 years experience advising governing bodies it areas such as the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Public Records Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. MARTIN RAUCH is President of Rauch Communication Consultant leading a team tra+ develops and conducts customized strategic outreach programs fc, local governments across the state, as well as strategic planing and facilitation services. STEPHANIE REIMER 'as over fifteen years of professional experience in both internal and external customer service. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree. She is currently the Customer Service Supervisor Accountant for the Monte Vista Water District where she receives 1 ^e 2010 Employee of the Year award. GLENN M. REITER s President of Glenn M. Reiter & Associates, a financial consultine and advisory firm. He has over 45 years experience in loca government as a Director, General Manager, and Chief Engineer. He s pecializes in financial planning, the setting of rates and fees, and financing of capital improvements. A co- founder of the California Spe( a District Association and the Special District Institute, Glenn s n i egistered engineer and a Life Member of the American Water Works Association. ARLENE TAVANI has served as Board Secretary and Executive Assistant to the General Manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District for 21 years. She is a founding member of the Association of Board Clerks and Executive Assistants, that meets quarterly to excharige professional information and build interagency cooperation. She was a member of the Monterey County Commission on the Status of 14 omen for six years. "The in9mate setting provides a very comfortable atmcsphere to learn in." — J. C., Valley County Water District kodging and Program Information SPECIAL LOW RATE OMNI San Diego Hotel - 675 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101 A special rate of $141 single /double per room per day has been negotiated for accommodations during the event and for three days before and after the event for reservations made by Friday, May 20, 2011. THERE AREA LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS AVAILABLE -please reserve early. Reservation Telephone Numbers: SDI Administration Seminar 2011 Group Booking Code: 1730010255 SEMINAR INFORMATION: EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES: Comprehensive Handbook, all class materials, breakfast, breaks and lunch during Seminar. Lodging and other meals are not included. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: You are automatically enrolled as a candidate for the Certificate Program in Special District Leadership and Management. Seminars can be taken in any order and completed within a three -year period. TEAM DISCOUNTS: Attendance of groups of four or more from the same organization, enrolling in the seminar at the same time, are entitled to a $50 discount off the seminar rate. Not good with any other discounts (including early registration discount). AR four must be enrolled in the seminar. Not good on workshops only. GUEST MEAL PACKAGE: Guest may join you for all meals. ° 'parate meal package for guests must be purchased. tMill'CELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Written cancellation received on or before May 19, 2011 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Full payment is required if cancellation is received on or after May 20, 2011 — no refunds and no credits for a future event will be granted. However, substitutions may be made 1- 800 - THE -OMNI (843 -6664) - Website address: www.sdbmi.com /ONINI at any time. $25 fee charged for checks returned for insufficient funds or for credit cards denied. 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Sent DB Final 2011 ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR ENROLLMENT FORM Seminar: June 9 -10, 2011 • Workshops: June 11, 2011 OMN( San Diego Hotel, San Diego, CA ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR AND WORKSHOPS: 'A) ❑ $595 SPECIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR (Two days) 6) ❑ $795 ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR +SATURDAY BOARD SECRETARIES WORKSHOP (Three days', !C) ❑ $795 ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR + SATURDAY BROWN ACT WORKSHOP (Three days) (D) ❑$795 ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR + FINANCIALCOST CONTROL WORKSHOP (Three days i (E) ❑ $220 WORKSHOP 1 ONLY: BOARD SECRETARIES WORKSHOP (F) ❑ $220 WORKSHOP 2 ONLY: BROWN ACT WORKSHOP ,G) ❑ $220 WORKSHOP 3 ONLY: FINANCIAL COST CONTROL WORKSHOP ORDER HANDBOOKS ONLY— Shiored the week after the event. Your local sales tax + actual shipping smount will be added to your total. (H) ❑ $65 Board Secretaries Workshop (1) ❑ $65 Brown Act, Public Records Act and Conflict of Interest Workshop (J) ❑ $65 Financial Cost Control Workshop (K) ❑ $100 Special District Administration Seminar MEAL PACKAGES: (L) ❑ $25 Saturday Lunch for Attendee (optional -not included) (M) ❑ $35 Guest Meal Package =or Workshop (N) ❑ $120 Guest Meal Package 'or Seminar DISCOUNTS — H applicable $50 Discount off seminar for atterda nce of 4 or more from the same District registering at the same time (for options A, B, C or D only - all must include seminar) not good with any other discounts. $25 Early registration discount for options A, B, C or D including seminar only. (Must receive payment by May 20, 2911. Not valid on Workshop only). SUBTOTAL OF REGISTRATION - FROM ABOVE: $ SUBTRACT $50 (Discount for 4 or more] $ SUBTRACT $25 (Discount for Early Registration) $ !Must receive payment by May 20, 20' l Not valid on Workshops only.) CERTIFICATION FEE ($35) (only it appl ceble) $ TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE: $ HANDBOOK PURCHASES: $ .Shipping and sales tax will be added Also Attend Advanced Studies Seminar THE EXCEPTIONAL AGENCY Where policy makers and managers loam what it . takles to be the best! - April26.29, 2011. For information or to register; www.stibmi.com or 8001457 -0237 ./