MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

February 22, 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, Directors Barrett, Brammell, Hogan, Knutson, Petty, Rogers, Smith, and Thompson. Committee members absent were Vice-Chair Johnson and Directors Morrison, Pocklington* and Tu*. There was a quorum of the Committee. Other Board members present were Directors Arant, Dailey, Lewinger, McMillan, Parker, Price, and Williams. 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, and Assistant Director of Engineering Stift

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
There was no Chair's Report, nor any Directors' comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Notice of Completion for Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric Facility Project.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to accept the Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric Facility project as complete, record the Notice of Completion and release funds held in retention to Archer Western following the expiration of the notice of completion period.

2. Submit an application to the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams for a permit to raise the San Vicente Dam.

Staff recommendation: Submit an application to the DSOD for a permit to raise the San Vicente Dam and pay the required application fee of approximately $2.2 million in three installments, during the design phase, between now and FY 2009.

3. Approve purchase of one replacement 72-inch composite metal-seated butterfly valve from Vanessa-Tyco Valves and Controls as part of the Valve and Venturi Meter Replacement Program.

S taff recommendation: Approve purchase of one replacement 72-inch composite metal-seated butterfly valve from Vanessa-Tyco Valves and Control for $165,316.52. The valve will be purchased as part of the Valve and Venturi Meter Replacement Program, and will be installed by Water Authority staff during the scheduled February 2008 Crossover Pipeline shutdown.

Director Knutson moved, Director Hogan seconded and the motion to accept the Consent Calendar passed unanimously.

*Director Pocklington arrived at 9:08 a.m.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Aqueduct Protection Program update and Re-costing of the replacement/Relining of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe Program.

Mr. Economides presented an overview of the collaboration between the Engineering and Operations and Maintenance departments to implement the Aqueduct Protection Program and the Replacement/Relining of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Program. The new long-range CIP Budget estimate developed from re-costing the Replacement/Relining program was also presented.

*Director Tu arrived at 9:20 a.m.

Operations and Maintenance Senior Engineer Gallaher presented an update on activities of the Aqueduct Protection Program and new technologies used to monitor pipeline conditions.

Principal Engineer Garvey presented history of the Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipeline Replacement/Relining Program, and information on how damaged pipe is rehabilitated.

2. Review of Engineering and Operations Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Chair Ferguson requested the Committee review the Goals and Objectives draft and to contact Mr. Eaton with comments.

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation on construction of San Vicente Pipeline.

Senior Engineer Schuler updated the Committee on progress of the tunneling activity for the San Vicente Pipeline Project.

2. Advertisement for bids for the Relining of Pipeline 4 from Paint Mountain to Del Dios Highway.

This information was received and filed.

3. Quagga Mussel update.

To supplement information in the Board packet, Mr. Eaton showed a video clip of the Quagga Mussels found by divers at Parker Dam.

At 10:05 a.m. Chair Ferguson announced the Committee would go into Closed Session. 

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: San Diego County Water Authority v.
Twin Oaks Springs, Inc.; SDSC Case No. GIN047420-1

 V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Wornham called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Wornham, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Lewis, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Thompson and Williams. Committee members absent were Directors Johnson and Quist. Also present were Directors Arant, Bowersox, Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Muir, Parker, Rogers and Watton. At that time, there was a quorum of the Committee. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Director of Finance/Treasurer Brust, Director of Administrative Services Young, 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 a Member Agency Finance Officers meeting was scheduled for February 28th to give an update on the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment Process and to discuss the impacts of Proposition 218.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS:

Director Lewis recommended a book put out by Congress on how to solve the Iraq situation.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Treasurer’s report.

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

Director Price moved, Director Hogan seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Review Administrative and Finance Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Director Pocklington made a motion to adopt the Administrative and Finance Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008. Director Hogan seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Chair Wornham thanked the committee and staff for all the effort that went into developing the goals and objectives.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.

2. Board Calendar.

Ms. Stapleton noted that a Special Board meeting would be held on Thursday, March 8th, at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting would be to review the various scenarios associated with the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment Process. She also noted that a Special Board meeting would be held on Thursday, April 12th, at 1:30 p.m. to choose the preferred alternative for developing rates, charges and reliability. She encouraged all Board members to attend these important meetings.

Director Lewinger asked if the funding category could be included in Board reports where funding is being requested. Ms. Stapleton responded that staff would incorporate this into Board reports.

Director Dailey asked if the goals and objectives in the Board report approved today were the same as the draft that was sent to the Committee earlier in the month for review. Ms. Brust responded yes, they were materially the same.

Director Dailey inquired if the Member Agency Finance Officers meeting on February 28th is open for Directors to attend. Ms. Stapleton responded that these meetings were meant for staff-level attendance.

Chair Wornham thanked Vice-Chair Price for filling in for him at the Officers and Committee Chairs meeting on February 20th.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Paul Lanspery, Karen Brust, Matt Brown, Tim Clement, Malcolm Glover, Bill Rose
Employee Organization: California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union Local 911

The Committee recessed into closed session at 10:52 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:40 a.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that the Committee discussed the closed session item and that there were no reportable actions.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Wornham adjourned the meeting at 11:35 a.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Croucher called the Imported Water Committee to order at 11:40 a.m. Committee members present were Directors Brammell, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Price, Rogers, and Steiner. Directors absent were Johnson and Tu. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Hilliker, Lewis, Morrison, Muir, Petty, Pocklington, Quist, Saunders, Smith, 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 stated that the allocation for water delivery was set to 60 percent of the State Water Project Contractors' requested amounts in calendar year 2007.

4-A Director’s comments.

Director Knutson complimented Chair Steiner on the MWD work plan memo.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

There were no items on the consent calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Imported Water Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Staff recommendation: Adopt the Imported Water Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Director Knutson made a motion, Director Ferguson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to adopt the Imported Water Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

2. MWD Issues and Activities update.

2-A MWD Delegates report.

There were no comments from the delegates.

2-B 2007 Metropolitan Water District supply assessment.

Ms. Chen gave a presentation on MWD’s 2007 water supplies.

2-C Proposed 2008 water rates and charges for Metropolitan Water District.

Staff recommendation: Support Option 2 of the proposed 2008 MWD rates and charges, which contains a $30 per acre-foot increase for the Tier 1 full service treated water rate.

Ms. Chen discussed the option that was adopted by MWD’s Business and Finance Committee that would increase the Tier 1 full service treated water rate by a $30 per acre-foot, rather than the original $35 per acre-foot rate that was presented by MWD.

Director Lewinger made a motion, Director Knutson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to support Option 2 of the proposed 2008 MWD rates and charges, which contains a $30 per acre-foot increase for the Tier 1 full service treated water rate.

3. Colorado River Programs.

3-A Colorado River report.

Director Knutson did not have any comments.

3-B Colorado River Basin States Activities.

Mr. Hess reviewed recent activities of the Colorado River basin states including its proposal for developing water shortage criteria and management programs for the River.

3-C Amend a professional services contract with MWH Americas, Inc., for the Solar Power Alternative for the Coachella Canal Lining Project.

Staff recommendation: Approve contract amendments to increase the total contact amount from $45,000 to $100,000.

Ms. Razak made a brief presentation explaining the need for the contract amendment. Director Knutson made a motion, Director Linden seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

III. INFORMATION

The following information item was noted and filed:

1. Imported Water Activities report.

The committee went into closed session at 12:02 p.m.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)

i. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration

ii. IID Water Transfer Contract Arbitration

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: CDEM, et al. v. United States, et al.: USDC Case No. 2:05-cv-0870-PMP-LRL

The Committee reconvened at 12:53 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that there were no reportable actions taken on the two closed session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair Croucher adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Tu called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 1:30 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Tu, Vice Chairs Morrison and Williams, Directors Arant, Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Hilliker, Muir, Quist, Steiner, Thompson, Watton, and Wornham. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Hogan, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Rogers, and Smith. At the 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
There was no Chair’s Report.

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
Director Dailey reported on the ACWA D.C. conference. She stated they had called on seven different congressional and senate offices. She complimented staff for the ACWA notebook prepared for the conference and for a job well done during the storm.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve contract for development and implementation of web driven software for Civic Resources Group LLC .

Staff recommendation: Approve contract for web driven water budget software with Civic Resources Group, LLC, for an amount not-to-exceed $194,000.

Director Muir moved, Director Croucher seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve contract for web driven water budget software with Civic Resources Group, LLC, for an amount not-to-exceed $194,000.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Legislative issues.

1-A Report by Carpi and Clay.

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

1-B Legislation of Interest to the Water Authority.

Government Relations Manager Volberg reported that SB 27, 34, and 59 were bills of special interest to the Water Authority. SB 27 will provide $5 billion for a project to move water around the delta similar to the peripheral canal; SB 34 deals with user fees on the delta to put money back into the delta as per Prop. 1E; and SB 59 is a Governor’s bill that provides for the design and construction of water reservoirs and would fund the strategic plan from the Delta Vision Program.

2. 2006 Public opinion survey results, Dr. Richard Parker.

Dr. Richard Parker of Rea & Parker Research, gave an overview of the survey, including issues addressed by the survey, responses to outdoor conservation, California friendly landscaping, weather-based irrigation controllers, recycled water, and other findings. Director Muir stated that desalination should be included in the survey.

3. Amend the fiscal year 2007 Operating Budget to add two new positions to the Water Resources Department to implement the Landscape Conservation Program

Staff recommendation: Amend the fiscal year 2007 Operating Budget to add a Landscape Conservation Project Manager (Principal Water Resources Specialist) and a Water Resources Specialist to the Water Resources Department Budget.

Director of Water Resources Weinberg gave a presentation, which included May 2006 Board action, review of the Water Conservation Summit, post event white paper, November 2006 Board action, new water supply stool, Water Authority responsibilities, conservation programs, strategies for landscape conservation, partnerships, Conservation Action Committee efforts, schematic of current partnerships, outreach and education, existing staffing, and proposed staffing.

Director Wornham moved, Director Dailey seconded and the item was discussed. A vote was taken and it resulted in a tie. The item was moved to the full Board.

4. Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Staff recommendation: Adopt the recommended Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Director Muir moved, Director Thompson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to adopt the recommended Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Water Authority participation in Water Energy Partnership efforts.

2. SCOOP Quarterly report.

3. Water Conservation Garden report.

4. Outreach activities for the month of January 2007.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items. 

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Tu adjourned the meeting at 1:47 p.m.

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Lewinger called meeting to order at 1:55 p.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Muir and Saunders, Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Steiner, and Watton. Committee member absent was Director Lewis. Also present were Directors Bond, Croucher, Ferguson, Hilliker, Hogan, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Quist, Rogers, Smith, Thompson, 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 Manager Roy, and Principal Water Resources Specialist Friehauf.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Lewinger announced the first proposal for the new Local Investigations and Studies Assistance (LISA) program would be available February 28, 2007. The first grant-funding cycle would apply only to groundwater conjunctive use studies and investigations.

Chair Lewinger encouraged all committee members to provide comments and changes to the draft goals and objectives. Comments received to date indicated that the committee’s focus was on the IRWM, long range supply and demand planning, the linkage between water supply planning and land use planning, and a continuing focus of successfully developing seawater desalination and other local supplies. He stated that the committee’s goals and objectives would be brought back to the Board for approval in March and requested that the committee submit comments to him or to staff.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no director’s comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Amend the contract with PBS&J, Inc., for Environmental Support Services on the Carryover Storage and San Vicente Dam Raise Project to increase the contract by $550,000 for an amount not-to-exceed $1,950,000.

Staff recommendation : Award an amendment to PBS&J to increase he contract by $550,000 for an amount not-to-exceed $1,950,000 to continue environmental support services for the CSP EIR/EIS.

Director Steiner moved, Director Muir seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to amend the contract with PBS&J, Inc., for Environmental Support Services on the Carryover Storage and San Vicente Dam Raise Project, to increase the contract by $550,000 for an amount not-to-exceed $1,950,000 to continue environmental support services for the CSP EIR/EIS.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Deny a request from the San Luis Rey Municipal Water District to begin negotiations for new membership to the Water Authority and express opposition to its proposal to apply for annexation to the Metropolitan Water District as a separate entity.

Staff recommendation: Authorize staff to prepare a letter to the SLRMWD that would:

1. Deny its request to begin formal negotiations for membership as a new member agency;

2. Suggest the prudent course for evaluation is annexation of SLRMWD territory to an existing member agency; and

3. Express opposition to its proposal to apply for annexation to Metropolitan as a separate entity.

Chair Lewinger called Jack Hoagland, Fallbrook, CA, consultant for San Luis Rey Water District to speak before the Board on the proposed annexation. Mr. Hoagland reported that the San Luis Rey Water District Board had voted to seek annexation to Valley Center Municipal Water District thereby in essence making their previous request moot.

Director Muir moved, Director Saunders seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to deny the request from San Luis Rey and adopt the staff recommendation. Director Arant abstained.

2. Integrated Regional Water Management Planning.

2-A Status of Integrated Regional Water Management Planning in the San Diego Region.

Ms. Friehauf presented background information to the board, a historical timeline, and the IRWMP tentative schedule. She provided insight on the diverse stakeholder representation, key issues of the Regional Advisory Committee. Ms Friehauf reviewed the status of Proposition 50, Chapter 8 funding, and its timeline for awarding grant funds.

2-B Approve a contract with RMC Water and Environment for Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Grant Applications and Public Outreach in the amount of $550,000 and amend the Regional Water Management Group Memorandum of Understanding.

Staff recommendation:

1. Award a professional services contract to RMC in the amount of $550,000.

2. Amend the MOU with the RWMG for a total of $600,000, which includes $550,000 for RMC’s tasks and $50,000 to cover costs associated with revisions to the IRWM Plan for Proposition 84 grant funding and related tasks. (Action)

Director Muir moved, Director McMillan seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

3. Review Water Planning Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

III. INFORMATION

1. Preparation of the Water Authority’s updated 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.

Ms. Friehauf gave an update on the need for revisions to the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan, explaining the reasons for revising the plan, SB 610/221 Water Supply Assessment and Verification reports, the changed conditions due to seawater desalination, additional modifications, requested by the California Department of Water Resources, and the next steps to the plan.

2. 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 3:30 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Steiner called the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG. Secretary Watton led the salute to the flag.

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM.

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

3-A Report on proxies received.

Director Martin had the proxy vote for Director Lewis.

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Director Wornham moved, Director Bond seconded and the motion carried for a total of 96.58% of the vote, to approve the minutes from the Special Board meeting of January 11, 2007, Special meeting of the Imported Water Committee on January 18, 2007, and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of January 25, 2007.

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 Recognition of Mike Wallace, Employee of the Second Quarter.

Mr. Wallace was recognized as the employee of the Second Quarter.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair’s Report – Chair Steiner. Chair Steiner announced the members of the Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee. The members are Jim Bowersox, Chair, and Directors Arant, Lewinger, McMillan, Martin, Parker, Price, Tu, and Watton.

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

Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Wornham announced the Treasurer’s report had been approved and the committee reviewed and approved the recommended Goals and Objectives for 2007-2008.

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

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Tu announced there was a tie on the item to add new positions to the Conservation program and this item would be brought back to the Board. Chair Steiner announced the item would be removed from the Consent calendar and voted on. Director Tu announced the other items had passed.

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

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Chair Steiner announced item 9-9 was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Director Ferguson moved, Director Barrett seconded, and the motion carried at 96.58% of the vote, to approve the amended Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.

9-9. Amend the fiscal year 2007 Operating Budget to add two new positions to the Water Resources Department to implement the Landscape Conservation Program.

Director Wornham made a motion to refer this item to the Conservation Ad Hoc Committee for discussion and recommendation. Director Croucher seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

10. ACTION / DISCUSSION

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

Mr. Hentschke announced items 11-A, 11-D, 11-E, and 11-F would be handled in Closed Session. The Board was taken into Closed Session at 3:50 p.m. The Board came out of Closed Session at 4:05 p.m. Mr. Hentschke announced there was no further report.

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – No report was given.

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

12-C ACWA-JPIA REPORT – Director Linden thanked Director Knutson for his assistance in the transition for this appointment. In addition, he congratulated staff for the excellent loss ratios for the Workman’s Compensation, Liability, and Property insurance programs and stated the loss ratios were excellent.

12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey announced the Mayor of Tijuana visited the January SANDAG meeting. The California Tribal Chairmans’ Association representative was seated on the advisory Board. The Marines had requested a seat separate from the one seat occupied by theDepartment of Defense where a Naval representative was currently seated. The request was held for further study. She reviewed the upcoming agenda for the February meeting.

SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – Director Williams stated at the Borders Committee two of the representatives of the Indian Tribes were there for the first time.

12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – Chair Steiner announced she had attended the San Diego Regional Chamber Dinner and the Council of Water Utilities meeting and provided a summary of those meetings. Director Tu reviewed the ACWA D.C. meeting. Director Ferguson announced she had also attended ACWA D.C. along with Directors Dailey and Tu.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

 14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 4:15 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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