Monthly Archives: May 2008

Water Crisis in California

Worldwide there is a growing, severe problem of water availability. It is reaching crisis proportions. In the Southwest of the U.S., and here in California, the situation is bleak. In a recent Los Angeles Times article, Timothy Quinn, Executive Director … Continue reading

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CCSD Meeting Agenda for Thursday May 22, 2008

CAMBRIA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008– 12:30 P.M. VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 1000 MAIN ST., CAMBRIA, CA AGENDA This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this agenda, … Continue reading

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Rates and the EPA – Again

Ok. So everyone’s got an opinion on rates and the CCSD budget. The temptation to micromanage and review every planned penny of expenditure is great. What may be useful is this tidbit from a report of a Working Group from … Continue reading

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A Cautionary Tale

Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Plant, Florida, USA Despite a troubled history, including the bankruptcy of three of the companies involved and a dispute over ownership and control which reached the Federal Courts, the Tampa Bay plant is now expected to … Continue reading

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Recycle wastewater revived – what no desal!

L.A. prepares massive water-conservation plan The initiative would punish water wasters and limit such activities as watering lawns and washing vehicles. And it would revive a controversial effort to recycle sewage water. By Rich Connell, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer … Continue reading

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Closed Meetings and Brown Act Requirements

Closed meetings are the exception and permitted only if they meet defined purposes . . . All actions taken and all votes in closed session must be publicly reported orally or in writing and copies of any contracts or settlements … Continue reading

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