MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

January 25, 2007

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Ferguson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 9:00 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Bowersox, Vice Chair Johnson, Directors Barrett, Brammell, Hogan, Knutson, Petty, Rogers, Smith, Thompson and Tu. Director Pocklington arrived at 9:05 a.m. Committee member Morrison was absent. Other Board members present were Directors Bond, Dailey, Hilliker, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Price, Williams, and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only Committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Engineering Economides, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Director of Right of Way Rose, Assistant Director of Engineering Stift, Senior Engineer Chamberlain, Senior Engineer Suydam, and Engineer, P.E. Hariri.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the Committee.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Ferguson acknowledged past accomplishments of the Right of Way department, the Engineering department and the Operations and Maintenance department regarding the Engineering and Operations Committee Goals and Objectives. Each Committee member received a copy of the Engineering and Operations Committee Goals and Objectives for 2005/2006 and a copy of the Board Priorities for 2005/2007, Chair Ferguson requested the Committee review both and provide suggestions to Mr. Eaton for inclusion in the 2007/2008 Goals and Objectives. Once placed into the existing format a draft would be provided for review and discussion before the February Board meeting, and in March a final copy would be provided for review and approval.

Director Barrett inquired if the CIP budget re-costing was considered complete. Mr. Lanspery stated there was approximately two-weeks worth of work to complete on the All American Canal Lining, Pipeline Relining Program, and Aqueduct Protection Program, and the results would be presented at the February Board meeting. Director Barrett also inquired about the Desalination Plant and Conveyance, was it still in the CIP Budget as a placeholder. Mr. Lanspery explained that in the rate case being prepared, the alternative called “Existing Board Policy – Desalination Plant and Conveyance”, had been removed.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Notice of completion for the San Vicente construction management trailer complex relocation.

Staff recommendation: Accept the San Vicente construction management trailer complex relocation as complete, record the notice of completion and release funds held in retention to CDM Construction, Inc., following the expiration of the notice of completion period.

2. Notice of Completion for the San Vicente Interconnect Pipeline and 12- inch potable water pipeline.

Staff recommendation: Accept the San Vicente Interconnect Pipeline and 12-inch Potable Water Pipeline project as complete, record the notice of completion and release funds held in retention to CCL Contracting, Inc., following the expiration of the notice of completion period.

3. Construction contract for Pipeline 5 carbon fiber repair project.

Staff recommendation : Award a contract for construction to Fibrwrap Construction, Inc., for $277,245 for the Pipeline 5 carbon fiber repair project to be completed within the March 4 through 15, 2007 shutdown schedule.

Vice Chair Johnson moved, Director Tu seconded and the motion to accept the Consent Calendar passed unanimously.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant

1-A Project Status update.

Mr. Suydam presented information and a status report for the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant project.

Director Pocklington asked if the use of solar energy was considered at the site. Mr. Eaton confirmed that staff was currently looking at a few different programs and should be able to report findings to the Committee in the next few months.

Director McMillan inquired about the status of fluoridation at this water treatment plant. Mr. Suydam deferred to Mr. Eaton’s upcoming presentation in the Legislation, Conservation & Outreach Committee meeting which would include information on the subject.

1-B Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant Professional Service Contract change order to CH2M Hill.

Staff recommendation: Accept change orders one through three in the amount of $264,777 to CH2M Hill’s Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant service contract and approve change order four for the installation of fiber optic conduit and wire from Twin Oaks Valley Road to the Twin Oaks Flow Regulatory Structure, revise the 78-inch diameter untreated water pipeline to 96-inch diameter pipeline, and installation of a fiber optic loop at the Water Treatment Plant for $106,532.

Director Pocklington moved, Director Thompson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

1. Award professional services contract to Dudek & Associates, Inc.

Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract for up to $2,000,000 or three years, whichever occurs first, to Dudek & Associates, Inc., to provide as-needed right of way plan review and engineering services.

Mr. Rose presented background information in support of the award of a professional services contract for as-needed right of way plan review and engineering services. Following a brief discussion, Vice Chair Johnson moved, Director Pocklington seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Lake Hodges

3-A Lake Hodges projects update.

3-B Grant easements to San Diego Gas & Electric for the switchyard, transmission line, and distribution facilities at the Olivenhain- Hodges Pumped Storage Facility.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute three (electrical utility) grants of easement to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).

3-C Amend a professional services contract with Hargis and Associates, Inc., for well monitoring for the Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Pipeline.

Staff recommendation: Approve contract amendments to increase the total contract amount from $47,840 to $63,650.

Mr. Chamberlain presented an update of the Lake Hodges Project. Director Pocklington inquired about the $5.5 million received annually from SDG&E, and whether it was based on the amount of water moved or number of hours. Mr. Chamberlain explained what was originally negotiated and the benefits of further negotiations with SDG&E. Director Pocklington also commented on reservoir water quality and potential of cost sharing to increase water quality. Director Lewis inquired whether the water going into the Olivenhain Water Treatment Plant was untreated water or first put through filtration. Mr. Eaton confirmed that the water comes directly from Pipeline 5, and is a blend of untreated water to optimize quality.

Mr. Eaton presented information on the development of the Reservoir Regulating Plan. The Committee and Board continued to discuss some of the issues related to cost sharing and other aspects of Lake Hodges.

Director Tu moved, Director Johnson seconded and the motion approve staff recommendations for Items 3-B and 3-C passed unanimously.

The full meeting convened for closed session at 9:51 a.m.

4. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: San Diego County Water Authority v.
Atlantica, et al.; SDSC Case No. GIN46976

The full meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Hentschke reported that in Closed Session, the Committee unanimously approved and recommended to the Board an increase of $50,000 for attorneys fees in the legal services agreement with Daley and Heft related to the SDCWA v. Atlantica litigation.

III. INFORMATION

1. Report on the Pipeline 3 Emergency repairs.

Mr. Hariri, Project Manager for the Pipeline 3 Emergency Repairs reported that all of the emergency repair work associated with Pipeline 3 emergency repairs was now complete, and he provided a summary of project accomplishments.

2. Advertisement for bids for the construction of a cathodic protection system for the Ramona Pipeline, Phase II.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Wornham called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Wornham, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Johnson, Lewis, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders, and Smith. Committee members absent were Directors Quist, Thompson* and Williams*. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Dailey, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Rogers, Tu, and Watton. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Administrative Services Young, Director of Finance/Treasurer Brust, and Director of Human Resources Glover.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the committee.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Wornham reported that the committee had been charged with developing Administrative and Finance Committee goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008. Chair Wornham stated that staff had distributed copies of the 2005 and 2006 goals to the committee to generate ideas for the new goals. Chair Wornham requested submittal of ideas from the committee no later than January 31, 2007.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
There were no directors’ comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Treasurer’s report.

Staff recommendation: Note and file monthly Treasurer’s report.

Director Bond moved, Director Pocklington seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the consent calendar.

*Director Williams entered the room at 10:24 a.m. *Director Thompson entered the room at 10:25 a.m.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

There were no action or discussion items.

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation on 2011 Business Plan progress report for calendar year 2006.

General Manager Stapleton provided a presentation on the 2011 Business Plan progress report for calendar year 2006. The presentation highlighted the purpose of the Plan, an update on 2006 goal achievements, a look-ahead to the next two years, and how staff planned to keep the Plan current.

Ms. Stapleton stated the Business Plan is staff’s implementation plan to achieve the Board’s 2020 water reliability vision. The Plan ensures resources were aligned to support and execute Board priorities. The Plan was updated quarterly to reflect changes in Board priorities and direction and was shared in a report to the Board on an annual basis. Ms. Stapleton stated that the Plan was a living document and welcomed the opportunity for input at the upcoming Board Workshop.

Director Rogers complimented Ms. Stapleton for tying together the Business Plan, Committee goals and objectives, and strategic vision.

Director Muir commended the Business Plan as a management tool and education tool for the districts.

Director Johnson moved to include the Business Plan progress report in the discussion at the February 8, 2007 Board Workshop. Director Saunders seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

The following items were received and filed:

1. Biannual report of professional service contracts and procurements.
2. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.
3. Board of Directors’ Fourth Quarter 2006 payments and attendance.
4. Board calendar.

IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Wornham adjourned the meeting at 11:09 a.m.

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Lewinger called meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Muir and Saunders, Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Steiner, and Watton. Committee member Rogers was absent. Also present were Directors Bond, Brammell, Ferguson, Hilliker, Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Morrison, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Smith, Williams, and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only Committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Water Resources Managers Purcell and Yamada, and Principal Water Resources Specialist Putnam.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Lewinger welcomed the first meeting of 2007. He stated that the agenda items would give the committee members the breadth of issues that the committee would deal with. The committee would have challenging topics that would be addressed and important decisions to be made over the next two years. Issues would be related to the water supply mix, timing and need for future facilities, environmental compliance and mitigation for CIP projects, and the implementation of local supply projects to meet the regional planning goals. Those items and other issues would be specifically reflected in the Water Planning Committee goals and objectives.

Chair Lewinger stated that the committee would be involved in the Integrated Regional Water Management Planning – IRWM. That process established by the state for Proposition 50 and Proposition 84 bond funding requires all stakeholders in a watershed to work and plan together so that water supply, water quality, and habitat enhancement projects would be integrated and would provide the greatest benefit to a region.

Chair Lewinger reported that the DWR staff had released a proposal to change their rules regarding participation in the next round of Proposition 50 funding that would be detrimental to San Diego. He stated the Water Authority and its partnering agencies, the county and city of San Diego, had responded to those issues and have encouraged member agencies to become involved.

Chair Lewinger asked Mr. Cushman to report on a development regarding the San Luis Rey Municipal Water District.

Mr. Cushman summarized the developments on the San Luis Rey MWD stating that next month staff would provide a written report to the Board on policy, political and practical application.

4-A Development of Goals and Objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Chair Lewinger stated that he was working with the Committee’s two vice chairs on preparing a draft of the Committee’s goals and objectives, and would be asking staff for their input. The draft would be sent to all committee members for review and input. The draft goals and objectives would be discussed at the February Board meeting and he encouraged all committee members to provide comments and changes.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no director’s comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Adopt Resolution 2007- Adopting the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pipeline 4 Relining Project: Paint Mountain to Del Dios Highway Segment; Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; Approving the Project; and Authorizing Filing of a Notice of Determination. (Action)

Staff recommendation: Adopt the attached Resolution that:

a. Finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
b. Adopts the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
c. Adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
d. Approves the Project.
e. Authorizes filing a Notice of Determination.

2. Adopt Resolution 2007 granting conditional approval of the proposed Citrus Heights annexation, fixing terms and conditions, and requesting Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) to grant conditional approval and give notice of intent to impose water standby charges. (Action)

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-__ granting conditional approval of the proposed Citrus Heights annexation, fixing terms and conditions, and requesting Metropolitan to grant conditional approval and give notice of intent to impose water standby charges.

3. Authorize Resolution 2007- to Accept Proposition 50, Chapter 6(a), Grant Award.

Staff recommendation:

1. Authorize a resolution to accept the grant award.

2. Forward Water Planning Committee recommendation to the Special Budget Committee to including matching funding for this grant in the fiscal year 2008 operating budget.

Director Muir moved, Director Martin seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Adopt Resolution certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Emergency Storage Project - Lake Hodges Pump Station; adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and authorizing filing of a Notice of Determination.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-____ that certifies that the Final SEIR had been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines, and reflects the independent judgment of the Board; and adopts CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a minor modification to the Mitigation Monitoring Program; and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Determination.

Ms. Putnam presented to the Board the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Emergency Storage Project - Lake Hodges Pump Station. She included the project description in her report and coordination with the San Dieguito River Park JPA, comments received from individuals, agencies, interested groups, responses to key issues, and required actions.

Director Saunders moved, Director Barrett seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to adopt the resolution certifying the FSEIR.

2. Authorize Establishment of a New Grant-Funding Program to Facilitate Studies and Investigations of New Local Supply Opportunities .

Staff recommendation : Approve the Local Investigations and Studies Assistance Program (LISA) and implementing principles as presented in this memorandum.

Mr. Yamada presented to the Board the establishment of a new grant funding program and investigation of a new local supply opportunity. He spoke on items regarding the background, program objectives, implementing the principles and the next steps in the program approval process.

Director Muir moved, Director Steiner seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to establish a new grant-funding program.

3. Adopt Position of Support for the 2007-2008 legislative strategy of the U.S. Desalination Coalition .

Staff recommendation: Adopt a position of support for the 2007-2008 legislative strategy of the U.S. Desalination Coalition to “pursue, pass, and implement Federal legislation authorizing qualified entities to issue Clean Renewable Water Supply Bonds to finance desalination, water recycling, and groundwater remediation facilities.”

Director Dailey moved, Director Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

III. INFORMATION

1. Water Resources Report.

The Water Resources Report was received and filed.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Water Resources Committee, Chair Lewinger adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Tu called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 1:00 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Tu, Vice Chairs Morrison and Williams, Directors Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Hilliker, Muir, Steiner, Thompson, Watton, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Directors Arant and Quist. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Rogers, and Smith. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, and Director of Public Affairs Jacoby.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the committee.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Tu requested committee members review the goals and objectives and advised that they would be addressed next month.

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
There were no Director’s comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Legislative issues.

1-A Report by Carpi and Clay.

Legislative Advocate K. Carpi reported on issues in Washington, D. C., and Legislative Advocate J. Clay reported on issues in Sacramento.

2. Conservation

2-A Approve the purchase of satellite imagery from Digital Globe Services, Inc.

Staff recommendation: Approve the purchase of satellite imagery from Digital Globe Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $95,000.

Director Williams moved, Director Muir seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the purchase of satellite imagery from Digital Globe Services, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $95,000.

2-B Conservation program update from July 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Chair Tu stated this item was for information purposes only.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Status update on fluoridation of potable water supplies.
2. New Emergency Storage Project video. The video was shown to the Board and copies were distributed.
3. Water Conservation Garden report.
4. Outreach activities for the months of November and December 2006.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Tu adjourned the meeting at 1:48 p.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Croucher called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:55 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Brammell, Ferguson, Johnson, Knutson, Johnson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Price, Rogers, Steiner, and Tu. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Hilliker, Hogan, Lewis, Muir, Petty, Pocklington, Smith, Thompson, Watton, Williams, and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present included General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Imported Water Hess, Inter-Agency Program Manager Chen, Colorado River Program Manager Razak, and others.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the Committee.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Croucher reviewed the January 18 Special Imported Water committee meeting.

4-A Development of Goals and Objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Chair Croucher said that the committee had received a draft set of goals and asked that committee members submit their comments and suggestions by February.

4-B Director’s comments.

There were no comments from Directors.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was noted that a written report was distributed by the delegates.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. MWD Issues and Activities update.

1-A MWD Delegates report.

There were no comments from the delegates.

1-B Metropolitan Water District’s fiscal year 2007-2008 water revenue requirements and recommended water rates and charges.

Ms. Chen presented MWD’s recommended 2007-2008 revenue requirements and the associated rates and charges for calendar year 2008. She said that MWD’s Business and Finance committee postponed the approval of the recommended revenue requirements until February to provide staff time to evaluate a revenue requirement alternative that would limit the maximum overall rate increase to 5 percent per year over time.

Directors discussed MWD’s consultant costs and reserve funds. The Directors also discussed how the decision making process was made by the delegates and the process for the Water Authority Board to provide direction to the delegates regarding MWD’s rates and charges. Mr. Cushman stated that the topic would be added to the February agenda for further discussion by the Board.

2. Colorado River Programs .

2-A Colorado River report.

Director Knutson said that the Colorado River board discussed the Seven Basin States drought management planning agreement, and the intentionally created surplus storage program on Lake Mead.

2-B Colorado River Programs Quarterly report.

Ms. Razak provided an update on the Water Authority and IID water transfer, and the canal lining projects.

2-C Presentation on IID Water transfer-price reset.

Ms. Razak said that the water transfer agreement stipulated that in 2007 either the Water Authority or IID could invoke the price reset provision that governed contract prices. Ms. Razak reviewed the provision, the current deemed pricing schedule, and the base contract price formula. She said that staff analysis indicated that the base contract price could be reduced from the original deemed pricing schedule and recommended that analysis continue in order to prepare for the price reset process.

Directors and staff discussed possible interpretations of the price reset formula that IID might have.

Board Chair Steiner made a motion, Director Lewinger seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the continued analysis to prepare for the Price Reset process as stipulated in the transfer agreement.

The committee went into closed session at 2:55 p.m.

2-D CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)

i. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration
ii. IID Water Transfer Contract Arbitration

The Committee reconvened at 3:08 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that the committee unanimously approved a motion to concur with Resolution 2207-37 of the Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District, as adopted on January 23, 2007, subject to the Water Authority’s reservation of rights and without waiver of any claims or rights the Water Authority may have against Coachella Valley Water District regarding payment responsibility, and authorized the General Manager to execute appropriate documents, as approved by the General Counsel, to implement this motion.

He said that there was no action taken in regards to the IID Water Transfer contract arbitration.

III. INFORMATION

The following information item was noted and filed:

1. Imported Water Activities report.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair Croucher adjourned the meeting at 3:11 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Steiner called the Formal Board of Directors’

meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG. Vice Chair Lewis led the salute to the flag.

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM.

Secretary Watton called roll. Directors present were Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Dixon, Ferguson, Hilliker Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Rogers, Saunders, Smith, Steiner, Thompson, Tu, Watton, Williams, Wornham and Representative Slater-Price. Directors absent were Arant, Quist, and Representative Slater-Price.

3-A Report on proxies received.

Director Lewinger had the proxy vote for Director Arant.

4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA. There were no additions to the agenda.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Director Petty moved, Director Lewinger seconded and the motion carried for a total of 98.45% of the vote, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2006 and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of November 30, 2006.

6. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO

ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD’S

JURISDICTION. There were no members of the public that spoke.

7. PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS

7-A Retirement of Director. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-05 honoring James Lewanski upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.

7-B Appointment of Director. Richard K. Smith representing Helix Water District. Term expires August 19, 2007.

7-C Retirement of Director. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-06 honoring Jesse Dixon upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.

7-D Appointment of Director. Dan McMillan representing Padre Dam Municipal Water District. Term expires July 7, 2010.

7-E Appointment of Director. Frank Hilliker representing Lakeside Water District. Term expires January 8, 2013.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair’s Report – Chair Steiner.

Chair Steiner announced the General Manager and General Counsel evaluation forms were sent to the Board and she reviewed the timeline. She stated she attended a meeting with the new General Counsel with Metropolitan Water District and a meeting with the new assembly members.

Engineering and Operations Committee. Director Ferguson announced all items had passed unanimously in Committee.

Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Wornham announced the Business Plan progress report was moved from an Information item to an Action item and the Committee voted to include the Business Plan progress report in the discussion at the February 8, 2007 Board Workshop. The Treasurer’s report was noted and filed.

Water Planning Committee. Director Lewinger reviewed the committee meeting and announced all items had passed unanimously in Committee.

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Tu announced the item on the Consent Calendar had passed.

Imported Water Committee. Director Croucher reviewed the Committee meeting and stated all items had passed.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Ferguson moved, Director Wornham seconded, and the motion carried at 98.45% of the vote, to approve the Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.

10. ACTION / DISCUSSION

10-1 Biennial review of representatives to the Metropolitan Water District.

Approve a continuation of the current representation.

Director Lewinger moved, Director Dailey seconded and the motion carried at 98.45% of the vote to approve a continuation of the current representation.

10 - 2 Proposed 2007 Bay-Delta work plan.

Approve the proposed 2007 Bay-Delta work plan.

Director Croucher moved, Director Pocklington seconded and the motion carried at 98.45% of the vote to approve the proposed 2007 Bay-Delta work plan.

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

Mr. Hentschke announced there was no need for the Closed Sessions.

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – Ms. Stapleton reminded the Board of the upcoming Special Board of Directors work shop scheduled for February 8, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

12-B GENERAL COUNSEL’S REPORT – No report was given.

12-C ACWA-JPIA REPORT – No report was given.

12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey announced SANDAG had approved the seating of a representative of the Southern California Tribal Chairmans’ Association. This was a non-voting seat. The new Governor from the State of Baja was introduced and discussed a potential toll road at the Board crossing. She reviewed the new officers that were elected to the SANDAG Board. She stated 99% of the new housing built in the region in 2005 was within the San Diego County Water Authority service area.

SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – Director Williams reviewed the recent meetings.

12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – Director Bond announced he attended the Council of Water Utilities meeting in Poway.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.

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Fern M. Steiner
Chair

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Mark W. Watton
Secretary

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Doria F. Lore, Clerk of the Board

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