STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
COLORADO RIVER BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
770 FAIRMONT AVENUE, SUITE 100
GLENDALE, CA 91203-1035
(818) 543-4676
November 26, 2003
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
COLORADO RIVER BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the call of the Chairman, Lloyd W. Allen, by the undersigned, the Executive Director of the Colorado River Board of California, that a special meeting of the Board Members is
to be held as follows in conjunction with CRWUA Conference:
Date:December 10, 2003, Wednesday
Time:3:00 p.m.
Place:Emperors Ballroom 1 & 2
Caesars Palace - Las Vegas 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89195-9040Ph: (702) 731-7222, Fax: (702) 731-7172
Room Reservations: 1-800-634-6661
The Colorado River Board welcomes any comment from members of the public as it continues to develop the Board's position on a "California’s Colorado River Water Use Plan" and related topics to be taken into the interstate negotiations. Oral comments can be provided at the beginning of each Board meeting; written comments may be sent to Mr. Lloyd W. Allen, Chairman, Colorado River Board of California, 770 Fairmont Avenue,
Suite 100, Glendale, California, 91203-1035.
An Executive Session may be held in accordance with provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and in accordance with Sections 12516 and 12519 of the Water Code to discuss matters concerning interstate claims to the use of Colorado River system waters in judicial proceedings, administrative proceedings, and/or negotiations with
representatives from other states or the federal government.
Requests for additional information may be directed to: Gerald R. Zimmerman, Executive Director, Colorado River Board of California, 770 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91203-1035, 818-543-4676. A copy of this Notice and Agenda may be found on the Colorado River Board Internet web page at www.crb.ca.gov.
A copy of the meeting agenda, showing the matters to be considered and transacted, is attached.
Gerald R. Zimmerman
Executive Director
attachment: Agenda
Special Meeting
COLORADO RIVER BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
3:00 p.m.
Emperors Ballroom 1 & 2
Caesars Palace - Las Vegas
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89195-9040
A G E N D A
At the discretion of the Board, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly
listed for action, may be deliberated and may be subject to action by the Board. Items may not necessarily be taken up in the order shown.
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board (Limited to 5 minutes)
As required by Government Code, Section 54954.3(a)
3. Administration
a. Minutes of the Meeting Held October 15, 2003
Consideration and Approval of Minutes (Action)
b. Minutes of the Meeting Held November 12, 2003
Consideration and Approval of Minutes (Action)
c. Approval of Colorado River Board Meeting Schedule for 2004 (Action)
4. Agency Managers Meetings
Report(s) from the Executive Director
5. Protection of Existing Rights
a. Colorado River Water Report(s)
Report from Board Staff on current reservoir storage and releases, projected water,
use, forecast of river flow, scheduled flows to Mexico, and salinity
b. State and Local Water Reports
Report(s) from Board members, on current water supply and use conditions, including
DWR on the State Water Project, LADWP’s Los Angeles Aqueduct, and MWD’s
Aqueduct and Reservoir System
c. Arizona v. California
Status Report(s) from the California Attorney General’s Office
d. Colorado River Operations
Report(s) from the Executive Director
• 2004 Annual Operating Plan
• Revised Water Orders for 2004 Pursuant to ISG
• CAP Revised Water Order
• Consumptive Use Estimates for 2003
Agenda (continued)
e. California’s Colorado River Water Use Plan
Report(s) from the Executive Directorf.Basin States
Report(s) from the Executive Director
g. Colorado River Environmental Activities
Report(s) from Board Staff
• Status of the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program
(LCR MSCP)
h. Lower Colorado Water Supply Project
Report(s) from Board Staff
• Status Report
• Blythe Energy Project Phase II
• Palo Verde Mesa Land
6. Water Quality
a. Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum
• Status Report
2. Executive Session
An Executive Session may be held by the Board pursuant to provisions of Article 9
(commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the
Government Code and Sections 12516 and 12519 of the Water Code to discuss matters
concerning interstate claims to the use of Colorado River system waters in judicial
proceedings, administrative proceedings, and/or negotiations with representatives from other
states or the federal government.
8. Other Business
a. Next Board Meeting - Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. January 14, 2003, Wednesday
Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel
700 N. Haven Avenue
Ontario, California 91764
TEL: 909-980-0400, FAX: 909-948-9309