ITEM:	ACTION ITEMS
15.	RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM AD-HOC LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AB 1421
Meeting Date:		April 18, 2005	Budgeted:	N/A
From:		David A. Berger, General Manager	Program/ Line Item No.:	N/A
Prepared By:		Arlene Tavani	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: As introduced, AB 1421 would require that 750 acre-feet per year of any State-approved or funded project providing water within the District, be allocated to new affordable housing as specified in the respective general plans of the County and cities within the District's boundaries.  At its March 31 special meeting the Board of Directors formed an Ad Hoc Legislative Committee comprised of Directors Pendergrass and Potter to discuss AB 1421 with its author, Assembly Member John Laird.   The Board will receive an oral report from Directors Pendergrass and Potter on the substance and outcome of their discussion with Assembly Member Laird, and their recommendation as to how District input on the bill should be addressed in the State legislative process. 

RECOMMENDATION: The Board should receive the oral report from Directors Pendergrass and Potter and discuss how District input on the bill should be addressed in the State legislative process.

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