San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

LA Rainfall : LA RAINFALL Source: Los Angeles Times Daily Weather Section; downtown Los Angeles readings. The LA Times utilizes data on a season/annual basis that begins July 1 and ends June 30 of each year. Thus, current season means “from July 1, 2009 to date”, and season norm means “from July 1 to date.” Each of these data are updated daily by the LA Times, and updated monthly on this web site. [CLOSE] Since July 1: 13.37" (135% of normal)	?
California Snow Levels: [CLOSE] CALIFORNIA SNOW LEVELS Source: California Department of Water Resources; California Data Exchange Center; California Cooperative Snow Surveys; this statistic shows two key statistics describing the percent of snow water equivalents (i.e., moisture content in the snow pack): 1) as a percent of normal; and 2) based on the assumption of an April 1 “peak snow water accumulation” date. Note: The most important characteristic of snow to water managers and hydrologists is its water content. However, depth is of interest to many people also. State data collection equipment measures the weight of the snowpack, and therefore its water content. New-fallen snow can range in density depending on the air temperature and intensity of the storm. In California, densities of 12% are common. This means that for every 10 inches of snow that accumulates, it will melt to a pool of water 1.2 inches deep. After snow falls, it settles and compacts. The snowpack gets less and less deep, but the snow doesn't melt or go anywhere. Rather, its density increases. Therefore, snow depth is a fleeting indicator of the snowpack. By obtaining a measure of the water content of the snow, which doesn't change unless more precipitation occurs or the pack melts, we have a good handle on how the rivers will react in the spring. After May, the snowpack melts due to both rainfall and the intense sunshine of late spring and summer, which is the principal melting energy source. [CLOSE] 99% of normal /81% of peak	?
California Reservoir Levels: CALIFORNIA RESERVOIR LEVELS Source: California Department of Water Resources; California Data Exchange Center; Summary of Storage in Major Reservoirs; includes 158 reservoirs in California, North Coast, and Colorado River (Lake Mead, Lake Powell); these statistics show reservoir levels statewide, both as a percentage of average and a percentage of capacity as of December 31, 2008. [CLOSE] 73% of average /52% of capacity	?
Watering Index: 32% [CLOSE] WATERING INDEX Source: Metropolitan Water District. The Watering Index is a scientifically based guide to help people adjust watering schedules for landscape irrigation controllers (also commonly known as "timers") that include a water budget adjustment feature. This feature - either a button or a dial - permits the watering run times for all electric valves managed by a controller to be increased or decreased with just one adjustment. The Watering Index represents the recommended percentage setting for the watering adjustment feature. The index is normally 100 percent for much of July and August. Over the course of the year the index changes to reflect the landscape’s changing need for water as climatic conditions change. As new Watering Index values are published weekly, the controller’s percentage adjust feature should be changed to match the current index value. MORE INFORMATION AT BEWATERWISE.COM Note: the Watering Index does not provide watering times for each electric valve or station. Instead, it simply specifies a value that the percentage adjust feature should be set at. The watering times will automatically change across the board when the percentage adjust setting is changed. [CLOSE]	?
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District are elected during state general elections and serve four-year terms. Candidates report their campaign income and expenses to the state Fair Political Practices Commission that monitors the elections. The finances of the district are subject to regular independent audit and are freely monitored by the media and other elected officials.

The Board is entrusted with providing overall policy and financial oversight and guidance to the Water District’s operations. The Board meets regularly, normally on the second Monday of each month at 8 a.m. at the District’s headquarters. The public is welcome to attend meetings and may confirm meeting dates, times and agenda by visiting the CALENDAR section of this web site.

Division I:

Mark R. Paulson

PERSONAL: Mark was born, raised and lives in Alhambra. He graduated from Fremont Elementary School, Alhambra High School and Rio Hondo Junior College. He's been married to Susan for 28 years, and she is a teacher at Granada Elementary School. They have two sons, Christopher, who is a graduate of Alhambra High School and Boston University, and is now attending Pepperdine University; and Timothy, a senior at Alhambra High School.

PROFESSIONAL: Mark is a senior Sales Associate with Anthony Venti Realtors.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Past President of East Alhambra Little League
Past President of Alhambra Downtown Business District
Founding President of the Alhambra Tournament of Roses Association
Past President of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
Past President of the Alhambra Parks & Recreation Commission
Past President of the Alhambra Planning Commission
Founding Past President of the Alhambra Educational Foundation
Past President of the Rotary Club of Alhambra
Past President of the Independent Cities Association
Governing Board Member of Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Pasadena Tournament of Roses

POLITICAL CAREER

Elected to the Alhambra City Council in 1994, re-elected in 1998 and 2002. Served four terms as Mayor. Termed out of office December 1, 2006.
Elected to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District as a Director on January 8, 2007.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Recipient of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award for 2002
Recipient of the Alhambra High School PTA Honorary Service Award - 2007
Recipient of the Service To Education Award by the Alhambra Educational Foundation 2007

Division III:

Joseph C. Reichenberger PE BCEE

Joseph C. Reichenberger represents Division III, the City of Monterey Park. He was first appointed to the Board in 1989, and was re-elected in 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008. His current term expires November 2012. He serves as President of the Board.

Mr. Reichenberger served on the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) Board of Directors from February 1993 to January 1996. During that time, he served as board member and secretary on WQA's Engineering Committee for three years and on the WQA/Watermaster Liaison committee for one year. Mr. Reichenberger also served as Commissioner and Chairman of the Main San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, a joint powers agency, the predecessor of WQA, from 1991 until its dissolution in 1993.

Mr. Reichenberger has an MS degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. He has held lecturer and instructor appointments in Hydraulic Engineering and Design at the University of Southern California and California State University, Los Angeles. Mr. Reichenberger is currently Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at Loyola Marymount University.

Mr. Reichenberger has served as project engineer and project manager in directing the planning, design, and construction of a number of major water, wastewater, and recycled water projects in the Southwest and Hawaii. He started his professional civil engineering career with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Since then, he has worked with Daniel Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, Parsons Engineering Science and finally Parsons before taking a full time teaching position at Loyola Marymount in 1993. Mr. Reichenberger is a Grade V Water Treatment Plant Operator in California and a registered Professional Engineer in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and New Mexico. His professional civil engineering affiliations include American Society of Civil Engineers (Fellow and Life Member), American Water Works Association (Life Member), Water Environment Federation, and Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and is a Board Certified Environmental Engineer.