MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

March 22, 2007

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Tu called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 9:02 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Tu, Directors Arant, Bond, Dailey, Hilliker, Steiner, Thompson, Watton, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Vice Chairs Morrison and Williams and Directors Croucher, Muir, and Quist. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Hogan, Johnson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, 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
Chair Tu announced that today was International Water Day.

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

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Award a professional services contract to Steven Smith Landscape, Inc., for retrofit of the Kearny Mesa office landscape .

Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract to Steven Smith Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $93,347 for the construction of the Kearny Mesa landscape retrofit project to demonstrate and promote outdoor water conservation.

Director Dailey moved, Director Hilliker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to award a professional services contract to Steven Smith Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $93,347 for the construction of the Kearny Mesa landscape retrofit project to demonstrate and promote outdoor water conservation.

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 B. Clay reported on issues in Washington, D. C.

1-B Adopt a position of “Support and seek amendments” on SB 59 by Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Fresno).

Staff recommendation: Adopt a position of “Support and seek amendments” on SB 59 by Senator Cogdill.

Government Relations Manager Volberg reported that SB 59 was a water bond backed by the Governor. Senator Cogdill was willing to change some of the wording of the bill to better meet the needs of the water community. This bill faces opposition by the environmental and democratic groups.

Director Wornham moved, Director Arant seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

1-C Adopt a legislative policy guideline in support of legislation to allow DHS to adopt federal drinking water regulations by reference.

Staff recommendation: Adopt a legislative policy guideline in support of legislation to allow DHS to adopt federal drinking water regulations by reference.

Director Steiner moved, Director Dailey seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to adopt a legislative policy guideline in support of legislation to allow DHS to adopt federal drinking water regulations by reference.

1-D Consider and provide input on Water Authority priorities and principles for a potential 2008 water bond.

Staff recommendation: Provide direction on priority projects and policy principles for a 2008 water bond.

Government Relations Manager Volberg provided a presentation, including overview, priorities, and principles for a 2008 water bond. Chair Tu stated that staff would return next month with a more defined list of priorities and principles.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Status report on legislation and legislative positions.

2. Water Conservation Garden report. Director Lewinger announced that the garden would have a butterfly exhibit on April 12 and the Spring Garden Festival on May 19.

3. Outreach activities for the month of February 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 9:56 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Wornham called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Wornham, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Johnson, Lewis, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith and Thompson. Committee members absent were Directors Quist and Williams. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Dailey, Ferguson, Lewinger, Linden, Parker, Rogers, and Tu. 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, Director of Human Resources Glover, and Director of Water Resources Weinberg.

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 announced that a Special Board meeting was held on March 8, 2007 on the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment process. A Special Board meeting was scheduled for April 12, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the preferred alternative for the development of the 2008 and 2009 Recommended Budget, and rates and charges. Special Administrative and Finance Committee meetings were scheduled for June 7 and 14, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. to review the General Manager’s Recommended Budget.

Director Lewis asked when the Member Agency General Managers would meet to discuss the Reliability and Cost Alternatives. Deputy General Manager Lanspery replied that the Member Agency General Managers have met and the Ad Hoc Committee has reviewed the General Managers’ questions regarding the alternatives.

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 Price seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the consent calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Approve professional services contract with MWH Americas, Inc., for a Systems Valuation Study.

Staff recommendation : Award a professional services contract with MWH Americas Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $170,000 for a System Valuation Study.

Director of Water Resources Weinberg provided a report regarding the professional services contract with MWH Americas, Inc., for a Systems Valuation Study.

Mr. Weinberg stated a decrease in the current estimated valuation was not expected, and explained that using in-house resources to conduct the study was considered, but it was determined that a consultant would bring third party objectivity to the study. Mr. Weinberg added that the study would be flexible enough to be updated in the future.

Director Bond moved, Vice Chair Hogan seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

1. Report on MWD’s Tier 2 charge for calendar year 2006.

General Manager Stapleton stated that the amount of Tier 1 water allotted was calculated on a rolling formula and applied to all member agencies. Ms. Stapleton stated that with the QSA transfers, use of Tier 2 water will decrease and ultimately the use of Tier 1 water will decrease as well. Ms. Stapleton offered to provide the Board with information on the expectations of when this would be achieved.

Director Lewis inquired if the Water Authority was becoming more aligned with Los Angeles in terms of rate structures and Ms. Stapleton agreed. Ms. Stapleton stated that with the increase of purchased water from MWD, Los Angeles has become more interested in the tier structure.

The following items were received and filed:

1. Assessment of Water Authority’s business insurance.

2. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.

3. Board calendar.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code §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 10:30 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:31 a.m. General Counsel Hentschke announced 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 11:34 a.m.

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Ferguson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 11:37 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Bowersox, Vice Chair Johnson, Directors Barrett, Brammell, Hogan, Knutson, Morrison, Petty, Pocklington, Rogers, Smith, and Thompson. The Committee member absent was Director Tu. There was a quorum of the Committee. Other Board members present were Directors Arant, Bond, Dailey, Lewinger, Lewis, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Saunders, 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
Chair Ferguson began announced the E&O Committee’s annual tour date of Wednesday, May 30, 2007. All Board Members received a reservation form and preliminary itinerary.

Chair Ferguson announced the Rancho Penasquitos Pressure Control and Hydroelectric facility project had been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Award from the Local Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The ASCE will present the award on May 12, 2007. Chair Ferguson congratulated the Board and staff for this honor.

Chair Ferguson referred to Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton who reported that on Sunday evening, March 18 th at 9:40 p.m., the SCADA system alerted the duty operator that a 36-inch valve, located in the San Diego 12 Flow Control Facility, adjacent to the City of San Diego’s Alvarado Water Treatment Plant, a ppeared to have malfunctioned and moved from an 80% open position to a fully closed position. The duty operator immediately attempted to readjust the valve via the SCADA system, but the valve did not respond. An operator was dispatched to the facility and responded in 25 minutes and found that the currently inactive Alvarado Hydro-generation facility was flooded due to a t wo-inch bypass pipeline which appeared to have ruptured flooding the facility. Staff is investigating the cause of the accident and has notified our insurance carrier. The member agencies sustained no damage because of the incident and the SD-12 FCF was returned to service on Thursday, March 23, 2007.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Professional services contract for construction management and in-field inspection services Pipeline 4 Relining Paint Mountain to Del Dios Highway.

Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract to EPC Consultants, Inc., for $1.8 million for construction management and in-field inspection services for the Pipeline 4 Relining Paint Mountain to Del Dios Highway.

2. Quitclaim Water Authority’s access road easement to the City of Poway.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the quitclaim of the Water Authority's access road easement, located at the northeast corner of Espola and High Valley Roads, to the City of Poway.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Engineering and Operations Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Staff recommendation: Adopt the recommended Engineering and Operations Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Director Knutson moved, Director Johnson seconded, and Chair Ferguson asked if there was any discussion: Director Lewinger asked for clarification on goal number five, as to whether the use of the word “diversity” includes geographic diversity, small and large business diversity, disadvantaged businesses, etc. Director of Engineering Economides responded, yes.

After a brief discussion, Director Johnson called for the question, Director Bowersox seconded and the call for the question passed unanimously.

The motion to adopt the Engineering and Operations Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008 passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

1. Annual Aqueduct Operating Plan.

2. Presentation on construction of Lake Hodges projects.

Chair Ferguson announced that due to the lateness of the hour the Annual Aqueduct Operation Plan and the presentation on construction of Lake Hodges projects information items would be moved to the next Engineering and Operations Committee meeting.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

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

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Croucher called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:00 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Ferguson, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, McMillan, Parker, Price, Rogers, and Steiner. Directors absent were Brammell, Martin, and Tu. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Hilliker, Hogan, Lewis, Morrison, Muir, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Thompson, Watton, and Williams. 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 encouraged the Board to respond to the survey on attending MWD Board meetings. He said that reservations were being taken for Director Pocklington’s sponsored MWD inspection tour of the Colorado River Aqueduct in May.

4-A Director’s comments.

There were no comments from Directors.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Authorize the advance of up to $6.258 million to the QSA JPA against future scheduled contributions.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the advance of up to $6.258 million of the Water Authority’s obligation to the QSA Joint Powers Authority on an as-needed basis to pay for expected water transfer environmental mitigation expenses through fiscal year 2009 (June 30, 2009), and the execution of an agreement among the JPA agencies to account for the advanced contributions and adjust the schedule for future contributions. The advanced funds would be in addition to the scheduled Water Authority contributions of $1.505 million in December 2007 and $2.199 million in December 2008.

Director Knutson made a motion, Director Johnson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

3. Colorado River Programs .

3-A Colorado River report.

Director Knutson said that the Bureau of Reclamation had released the draft EIS on the operation of Lakes Powell and Mead during drought conditions, and that the seven basin states were working to refine their proposal. He said that comments on the draft EIS are due by the end of April.

3-B Conserved Water Transfer Agreement Price Formula Notice.

CRP Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to seek an extension of the April 2, 2007 Price Reset notification deadline with Imperial Irrigation District. If an extension is not achieved, authorize the CRP Ad Hoc Committee to further consider and decide the matter before April 2, 2007.

Mr. Hess reviewed the price formula notice and the Colorado River Programs Ad Hoc committee recommendation. He stated that IID was receptive to extending the deadline. Director Lewinger made a motion, Director Price seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the recommendation.

3-C All American Canal Lining Project Change Order, Kiewit Pacific Company.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to support the execution, by Imperial Irrigation District, of a change order to Kiewit Pacific Company establishing the terms to restart construction on Reach One should the court of appeals lift the injunction.

Ms. Razak reviewed the proposed terms for the All American Canal Lining Project change order with Kiewit Pacific Company. She said that the Colorado River Programs Ad Hoc Committee reviewed the recommendation and had supported the terms. Directors discussed the necessity of moving forward with the change order at this time.

Director Knutson made a motion, Director Lewinger seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

The committee went into closed session at 1:20 p.m.

2. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
i. IID Water Transfer Contract Arbitration
ii. CDEM, et al. v. United States, et al.; US Court of Appeals Docket No. 06-16345
iii. Protect Our Water and Environmental Rights, Jimmie Abatti, et al. v. IID, et al.; Case No. ICSC No. ECU03248
iv. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration

The Committee reconvened at 2:00 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that there were no reportable actions taken on the closed session items.

1. MWD Issues and Activities update.

1-A Metropolitan Water District’s future water supply and drought planning scenarios.

Mr. Cushman gave a detailed presentation on MWD’s current and future water supply reliability. He discussed MWD’s supply and demand assumptions, and gave examples of drought scenarios. Mr. Cushman said that MWD was relying less upon core supplies for future drought conditions and more upon storage and spot water transfers. He said that some of these supplies have yet to be identified or implemented. He stated that the Water Authority needed to continue advocating for increased reliability of MWD supplies, and at the same time stressed the importance of diversifying the Water Authority’s own supply portfolio. Directors agreed with Mr. Cushman’s assessment and emphasized the need to work with other MWD agencies, particularly those that have a similar MWD purchasing profile as the Water Authority.

1-B MWD Delegates report.

There were no comments from the delegates.

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 2:53 p.m.

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Lewinger called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Muir and Saunders, Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Lewis, Linden, McMillan, Parker, and Steiner. Committee members absent were Directors Arant, Martin, and Watton. Also present were Directors Bond, Croucher, Ferguson, Hilliker, Hogan, Johnson, Morrison, Petty, Price, Rogers, 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 Manager Purcell and Yamada, and Senior Water Resources Specialist Chadwick.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Lewinger reported on the status of the Local Investigations and Studies Assistance (LISA) program that the committee approved in January. The RFP for the first funding cycle under the LISA Program for groundwater conjunctive use studies and investigations was released. Interested parties were required to submit a pre-qualification questionnaire. Five were submitted: the City of San Diego and Yuima each submitted individually. Fallbrook and Camp Pendleton, Padre Dam and Helix, and Sweetwater and Otay provided joint submittals.

Full proposals are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 20. Following receipt of proposals, a review committee will evaluate the proposals and conduct interviews with each of the proposing agencies. Staff plans to provide funding recommendations to the Board in June for approval.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no Director’s comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approve amendment to professional services agreement with Regional Environmental Consultants for an amount of $150,000 and extend the term by 24-months for preparing the Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan .

Staff recommendation : Authorize execution of an amendment in the amount of $150,000, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $250,000, extending the term by 24-months, and modifying the scope of work for preparing the NCCP/HCP and its associated Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS).

2. Authorize the approval of a Professional Services Contract with PBS&J to provide planning phase services for Miramar Pump Station Rehabilitation, Pipeline 4 Pump Station, Pipeline 3 Pump Station, and Pipeline 3 Interconnect Projects for an amount not to exceed $ 420,000 .

Staff recommendation: Award a Professional Services Contract to PBS&J, in the amount of $420,000 for planning phase services for the Miramar and ESP Pump Stations.

Director Steiner moved, Director Lewis seconded, and the consent calendar passed unanimously.

ACTION/DISCUSSION

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

Staff recommendation : Adopt the recommended Water Planning committee’s Goals and Objectives for 2007 and 2008.

Chair Lewinger referenced page 172 of the Board packet, the recommended Committee goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008. These goals and objectives incorporated comments received from committee members that focused on five goals:

1. Water Resources Planning issues (e.g. UWMP, Annual Water Supply Report)
2. Support for the IRWMP process
3. Implementation of the Desalination Action Plan
4. Implementation of local supply development targets
5. Cost-effective environmental compliance

Chair Lewinger recommended that goal 4 be revised to include conjunctive use and groundwater storage.

4. Evaluate and ensure the implementation of recycled water, brackish groundwater, conjunctive use and seawater desalination programs to achieve the local water supply development and groundwater storage targets set forth in the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.

Chair Lewinger asked the committee for comments/discussion seeing none he called for a motion.

Director Barrett moved, Director Muir seconded and the motion to adopt the revised Water Planning Committee’s goals and objectives for 2007 and 2008. The motion passed unanimously.

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 Planning Committee, Chair Lewinger adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Steiner called the Formal Board of Directors’meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Bond led the salute to the flag.

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

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

3-A Report on proxies received.

Director Lewis had the proxy vote for Director Martin, and 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 Croucher moved, Director Bond seconded and the motion carried for a total of 93.98% of the vote to approve the minutes of the SCOOP Committee meeting of February 7, 2007, the Special Board of Directors’ meeting of February 8, 2007, and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of February 22, 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
There were no presentations or public hearings.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair’s Report – Chair Steiner. Chair Steiner announced she had submitted her AB1234 reports and had no other report.

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Tu announced all items had passed in Committee.

Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Wornham announced all items had passed in Committee.

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

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

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

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Muir moved, Director Barrett seconded, and the motion carried at 93.98% of the vote, to approve the Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.

10. ACTION / DISCUSSION

10-A Approve adjustments to compensation for General Manager and General Counsel.

There was no action taken on this item.

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

General Counsel Hentschke took the Board into Closed Session on items 11-C and 11-D at 3:20 p.m. The Board came out of Closed Session at 3:28 p.m. and there was no reportable action.

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – General Manager Stapleton reminded the Board members to turn in the E&O tour sign up sheet.

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

12-C ACWA-JPIA REPORT – Director Linden announced the Water Authority would review its insurance programs to ensure the appropriate coverage at the best possible price.

12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey announced the I-5/I-805 merge would be opening on March 27, 2007. She stated the 511 telephone service is now open and described the services available.

SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – There was no report.

12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – Director Ferguson announced she attended the March Metropolitan Water District meeting. She stated the Water Authority’s MWD delegates are very knowledgeable and she congratulated the staff on their hard work. Director Petty announced he also attended the March MWD meeting. He thanked Dennis Cushman and Amy Chen for the fabulous job they perform at MWD. Director Lewis announced he had attended the Council of Water Utilities meeting and stated Chair Steiner gave a very inspirational speech. Director Muir also stated he attended this meeting and covered the meeting topics. Director Ferguson also stated she wanted to acknowledge the important contribution of Dennis Cushman and the work that he does with MWD.

Director Wornham stated Dennis Cushman had addressed the meeting of the

Regional Economic Corporation and did an outstanding job.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 3:32 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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