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Home My WebLink AboutMembership to So CA Water Committee, Inc Southern :alifornia Water Corn ittee, Inc. 3500 Porsche Way,Suite 201, Ontario,California 91764 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Phone 909 980-4700 • Fax 909 980-2628 'AIRMAN PHEN A.ZAPOTICZNY MONSANTO COMPANY COUNTY SUPERVISORS April 13, 2000 HON.MICHAEL ANTONOVICH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HON.BILL COLE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL HON.KATHY DAVIS COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HON.JOHN K.FLYNN COUNTY OF VENTURA HON.STEVE PEREZ The Honorable Buford Cites COUNTY OF KERN HON.PAM SLATER Mayor COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HON.TODD SPITZER City of Palm Desert COUNTY OF ORANGE HON.JIM VENABLE 73-510 Fred Waring Drive COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Palm Desert, CA 92260 AGRICULTURE SECTOR JAMES A.CRETTOL CRETTOL FARMS GERALD DAVIDSON Dear Mayor Cites: SUNKIST GROWERS,INC. PAUL ECKE,JR. PAUL ECKE POINSETTIAPOINSETTIA RANCH JOHN PRICKERThe premise that founded the SCWC in 1984 is still true today. A cohesive group of RIVERSIDE COUNTY FARM BUREAU Southern California counties with the backingof business,agriculture,water agencies Nuz MOHAMED,JR. g g SALICO FARMS and local officials can have a dramatic impact on gaininggreater water reliabilityand ROBERT L.SEAT p ORANGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU water quality for Southern California. GEOFFREY T.VANDEN HEUVEL MILK PRODUCERS COUNCIL SECTOR HON. ACKERMANN Due to the diversityof the members of the Southern California Water Committee and the HON.PAUL CITY OFTAFT counties we represent, the SCWC is a leader in mobilizing Southern California on water JAMES R.BTAKE CITY OF FULLERTON issues. With foresight sixteen years ago, eight counties in Southern California, their BILL CAJtNAFIAN CITY OF RIVERSIDE businesses, cities, water agencies and agricultural entities joined together to make water a HON.JOHN FERRARO CITY OF LOS ANGELES major public policy priority, recognizing the obvious importance of water supplies to the HON.HARRY MATHIS CITY OF SAN DIEGO region's economy, quality of life, and environment. HON.SANDY E.SMITH CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA HON.JAMES S.THALMAN CITY OF CHINO HILLS The Southern California Water Committee works on behalf of its members by: BUSINESS SECTOR ROBERT W.BEIN ROBERT BEIN,WILLIAM FROST&ASSOC. Collective Action that accomplishes what no other water entity can; LES cwLK INDEPENDENT OIL PRODUCERS AGENCY Effective Advocacy that achieves progress on priority issues; JOHN DONN ER BELLL Timely Alerts that advise members of critical emerging issues; PACIFIC ROBERT A.KFUEGER KRIEGER&STEWART,INC. Direct Access that offers members contact with influential decision makers SCOTT W.MOULTON UNOCAL CORPORATION STACY PROCTER&A.ROSCOEGAMBLE PAPER PRODUCTS In order to have an impact on water issues, the Southern California Water Committee has WATER SECTOR engaged in the water debate in a proactive manner: ANNE DUNIHUE INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY COL.JOHN V.FOLEY ► We have developed a common set of objectives and a clear and defined message. We MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT RONAL.D R.GASTELUM have played a leadershiprole in the formulation and adoption of a longterm plan for METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT P Y p OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA the Bay Delta. ANDY HoRNE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT IT JOHNSON CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT The SCWC has increased our members' understanding of the various proposals ► JOHN M.LEACH SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY regarding Colorado River management and has worked to strike a balance between JOHN MCFADDEN COACHELA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT the various stakeholders. STUART PYLE KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY HON.HARRIETT M.WIEDER CHAIR EMERITUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOAN ANDERSON DYM A cooperative effort of business,government, water agencies,agriculture,and public interests. April 13, 2000 The Honorable Buford Cites City of Palm Desert Page Two ► The Water Committee has reviewed and evaluated legislation as it pertains to meeting Southern California water needs and advocated strongly for legislation that benefits our region. ► And, we make extensive efforts to educate and inform business and government leaders on the long term water solutions that will achieve immediate and lasting results for Southern California. In the months ahead, the Southern California Water Committee's efforts remain critical: ► The CALFED Bay Delta process is the center of continued statewide debate. We must not lose sight of the importance of advocating for new off stream storage and for an isolated facility that would best meet Southern California's needs with respect to water quality and reliability. ► Discussions with our counterparts in northern rural counties has the potential of an alliance that will provide mutual support and cooperation on water issues, including surface storage, and an isolated Delta facility. A reliable water supply is of vital concern to everyone who relies on our state's economic prosperity. Given this crucial time for Californians, I ask you to consider renewing your membership in the Southern California Water Committee. The City of Palm Desert has been an SCWC Member since 1987 and we hope that you will continue to invest in your water future. Very truly yours, AtcyjI,2".. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED ✓ DENIED RECEIVED OTHER Stephen A. Zapoticzny Chairman MEETI ' DATE H OO AYES: ABSENT: /vv & ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY:_ e'n File with City e.rk's Office Southern California Water Committee, Inc. Southern California Water Committee, Inc. 3500 Porsche Way, Suite 201, Ontario, California 91764 Phone 909 980-4700 • Fax 909 980-2628 April 14, 2000 The Honorable Buford Cites Statement Date Mayor City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Return this portion 86 with payment Please correct name and address if necessary. ID #33-0081886 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT FOR TWELVE MONTHS $750 DEDUCTIBLE AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. A cooperative effort of business, government, water agencies, agriculture, and public interests.