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Special Meeting of the Board of Directors August 1, 2005 suggested the Water Retailers Group staff could prepare a report and transmit to COVWR and the Zone 7 Board. If there are any concerns, this group could convene a meeting to discuss them. Pleasanton Mayor Hosterman stated she would support having two or three elected officials from each agency meet in a liaison meeting a few times a year. DSRSD Director Scannell concurred that a group of DSRSD, Zone 7 and Pleasanton officials meet again in six months and at that point determine if there is a need for further meetings. DSRSD General Manager Michalczyk clarified that a fifth General Principle should be added to the Policy Principles document with wording to the effect that "The joint liaison committee of DSRSD, Pleasanton and Zone 7 will receive a common report on the status of the roadmap from the managers every six months and meet in a joint forum, like today's meeting, if they so choose after receiving that report." DSRSD Director Scannell took the opportunity to thank Messrs. Michalczyk, Myers, Fialho and staff for the outstanding work on both documents. DSRSD Director Hansen inquired as to why words such as "examine", "establish", and "study", were used under Operational Principles on pages 3-4 of the Policy Principles. He questioned how much studying and examining needs to be done. He would like to see more action. He felt this is a subtle but important difference. DSRSD General Manager Michalczyk answered that we do not thoroughly understand all the issues and need to do some work before action can occur. While this is still considered a roadmap, the door was purposely left open for furore discussions. DSRSD Director Hansen reiterated that the Operational Principles should be more direct in exactly how they will be implemented. He stated that, nevertheless, he supports the Principles and the great efforts. Zone 7 Director Quigley stated that he completely agrees and supports the road map. He handed out a drawing he prepared depicting the integrated water system. It focuses on the supply side and what Zone 7 is doing. He noted that if any piece of the system fails or if the State cuts the allocation, the need for pumping the Zone's well fields would be necessary. Pleasanton wells produce 20% of the water. The water system is a very complicated issue and he complimented staff for their work on the Policy Principles. He too felt it would be advisable to meet every six months to address upcoming issues. Chair Greci commented that the "doing part" will be performed by Zone 7. He stated that the purpose of this meeting is to get input, to educate everyone on what it takes to do the job and to orchestrate planning. He noted that the Zone wants to work better with the other agencies and is busy trying to accomplish all these things. The key thing that has been missing among the agencies is regular communication and education. He said the Zone wants the other agencies to understand what is involved in what the Zone is trying to do. Chair Greci went on to say that it is important that the agencies at this meeting also educate the public on how this complicated water system works and by working together gain understanding and a more amicable working relationship to accomplish all of the needs and goals. Pleasanton Mayor Hosterman stated that while Pleasanton is focused on water quality, they do appreciate the efforts of Zone 7's Board and staff on water reliability. She also congratulated Zone 7 on receiving an award recently. 5 DRAFT