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If it's a request for a letter and the City Manager determines the issue is <br />consistent with the Strategic Plan, or in his judgment is in the City's best <br />interests, the City Manager will send out the support or opposition letter under <br />the Mayor's signature. <br />Mark Lawrence reported that staff has biweekly conference calls with Holland & <br />Knight and will schedule regular calls with Townsend Public Affairs. <br />Committee Member Comments <br />Vince Sarmiento mentioned that it is the practice of the Orange County Water District <br />and the Transportation Corridor Agencies Boards to have committees with 3 members <br />and other board members can attend as alternates but without voting power. He added <br />that this practice may reduce public debate at board or council meetings since issues <br />are discussed in detail at committee meetings. <br />Sonia Carvalho responded that having other board members attend committee <br />meetings is lawful. However, she doesn't recommend it because it may lead to Brown <br />Act violations. Vince Sarmiento asked that Sonia Carvalho talk to Joel Kuperberg, <br />counsel for the OCWD, and look into the question. <br />Michele Martinez requested that copies of the Legislative Committee meeting minutes <br />be provided to the Mayor and Council. <br />Future Agenda Items <br />No future agenda items were identified. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />The meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm <br />ec Ilon'° <br />Executive Assistant <br />City Manager's Office <br />Legislative City Council Committee Minutes <br />June 25, 2014, Page 5 <br />