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MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

September 27, 2007

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Lewinger called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Muir and Saunders, Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, and Steiner. Committee member absent were Directors Arant, and Watton. Also present were Directors Bond, Brammell, Craver, Ferguson, Hilliker, Hogan, Johnson, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Smith, Thompson, Tu, H. Williams, K. 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 Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Water Resources Managers Purcell and Yamada, and Principal Water Resources Specialists Friehauf, Stadler, and Senior Water Resource Specialist Espe.

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 Lewinger repeated his call for Board member participation of the Carryover Storage Project EIR/EIS public hearings on October 4 At Valley Center High School and October 8 at Lakeside Community Center. He also stated a quorum of the Committee was needed for each meeting.

Chair Lewinger brought to the attention of the Committee Information Item 1, the Status of the San Diego IRWMP and the San Diego Region’s Proposition 50, Chapter 8 grant application board memo.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
There were no Director's comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Adopt Resolution 2007- Adopting the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Mission Trails to Lake Murray Pipeline 3 Relining Project; adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approving the Project; and authorizing Filing of a Notice of Determination.

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.

Director Muir moved, Director Steiner seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the consent calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Drought Management

1-A Drought Management Implementation Plan report.

Mr. Weinberg summarized the current developments, included the single Cause-Dual tracks, DMP current and future activities. He the reviewed the 2008 Supply-Demand Outlook, MWD WSDM supplies, the 2008 average weather and very dry weather planning scenarios. Mr. Weinberg then summarized the short Term drought response and Long-Term Resource planning.

1-B Draft Interim Agriculture Water Program Reduction plan.

Ms. Friehauf reviewed the background of the IAWP. She included in her report items related to the MWD Draft Reduction Guidelines, the preparation of the IAWP Regional Reduction Plan, major elements of the plan, and the schedule for the reduction plan.

1-C Water transfer agreement with Butte Water District and/or other water districts to provide additional Water Authority supplies for 2008.
Staff recommendation: Authorize staff to pursue and negotiate a water transfer agreement with the Butte Water District and/or other water districts to provide additional Water Authority supplies for 2008.

Ms. Espe and Mr. Hess presented to the Board an overview of the water transfer agreement with Butte Water District and other water districts.

Director Steiner moved, Director Saunders seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve and negotiate a water transfer agreement.

III. INFORMATION

1. Status of the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and the San Diego Region’s Proposition 50, Chapter 8 grant application.

Chair Lewinger reported on the status of the IRWMP and the Region’s Proposition 50, Chapter 8 grant application.

2. 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 10:05 a.m.

 

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Tu called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 10:50 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Tu, Vice Chairs Morrison and H. Williams and Directors Bond, Dailey, Hilliker, Muir, Watton, K. Williams, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Directors Arant, Craver, Croucher, and Quist. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Lizzul, Martin, McMillan, Morrison, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Saunders, Smith, and Thompson. 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 votes. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Lanspery and Belock, Assistant General Manager Cushman, and Acting Director of Public Affairs Foster.

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.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
Director Dailey stated she visited the conservation garden at the Children’s Museum in Escondido and was very pleased. She also stated that Assembly member Martin Garrick included an article on Quagga mussels in his newsletter.

Director Petty stated he had attended the Paths to Partnerships event and commended staff for an outstanding job. He stated that the Water Authority was well represented.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement between the San Diego County Water Authority and the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the Landscape Audit and Water Budget Software Program Grants.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with the United States Bureau of Reclamation to accept grant funds for implementation of the Landscape Audit and Water Budget Software Programs.

2. Amend the professional services contract with Mentus for design and printing of the Water Authority’s 2007 Annual report.

Staff recommendation: Amend the professional services contract with Mentus for continued design and printing services for the Water Authority’s annual report by $50,000, increasing total contract funding to an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.

Director Bond moved, Director Wornham seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve 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.

1-B Adopt position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).

Staff recommendation: Adopt position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).

Director Dailey moved, Director Muir seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

1-C Adopt position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar).

Staff recommendation: Adopt position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar).

Director Dailey moved, Director H. Williams seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

1-D Consideration of adopting a position on SBX2-2 (Perata, D-Oakland) and SBX2-3 (Cogdill, R-Fresno), regarding a proposed 2008 statewide water bond.

Assistant General Manager Cushman provided a presentation including a 2007 timeline; Board priorities and principles for 2008 water bond; 2008 water bond proposals; water bond comparison; key issues; proposed amendments; and staff recommendation.

Director Wornham moved, Director Muir seconded and discussion began. General Manager Stapleton clarified that the Board would only vote as to a position at this time. After lengthy discussion, Chair Tu stated the motion was to adopt a position of support, if amended. Chair Tu called for the question and the motion passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

Chair Tu stated that due to time constraints, some of the following items would be brought back next month:

1. Small Contractor Outreach Opportunities Program annual report.

2. Water Conservation Garden report.

3. Conservation outreach update.

4. Status report on legislation and legislative positions.

5. Government relations update.

6. Outreach activities for the month of August 2007.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Tu adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Wornham called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 11:58 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Wornham, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Johnson, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Thompson and H. Williams. Committee members absent were Directors Lewis and Quist. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Dailey, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Lizzui, Martin, McMillan, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Tu, Watton, and K. Williams. 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 Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Human Resources Glover, Director of Administrative Services Young, and Acting Director of Finance/Treasurer Sandler.

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 on actions taken at the Special Board meeting on September 6 regarding refunding of certain outstanding Water Authority debt. He stated that staff would keep the Board apprised of any significant developments related to the potential refundings.

Chair Wornham also mentioned that a Special Administrative and Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 8 at 1:30 p.m. to present fiscal year 2006-2007 audit results, review and approve draft audited financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, and to report on the business insurance review.

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

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Treasurer’s report.

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

Director Petty moved, Director Pocklington seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

The committee went into closed session at 12:00 noon.

1. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Labor Negotiator, Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Maureen Stapleton
Unrepresented Employees: Executive and Senior Management Group.

The committee reconvened at 12:31 p.m. Mr. Hentschke announced that Action Item 2 would be continued to the formal Board meeting and any formal action would be taken at that time.

2. Approve Compensation Adjustments for Executive and Senior Management Employees, and amend fiscal year 2008 Classification and Salary Schedule.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-____ approving compensation plan adjustments for employee groups, covering the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010; and approving amendments to the Classification and Salary Schedule for employees within those groups.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Report on purchase orders and contracts for goods and services between $5,000 and $50,000 awarded in fiscal year 2007.

2. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.

3. Board Calendar.

Chair Wornham reported that he had asked staff to look into the financial impacts of an extended, 20% reduction in sales resulting from successful conservation efforts.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Wornham adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m.

 

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Croucher called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:03 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Brammell, Ferguson, Lizzul, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Parker, Price, Steiner, and Williams. Directors Craver, Lewinger, and Price* were absent. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Hogan, Johnson, Muir, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Thompson, Tu, Watton, Williams, 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 Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Imported Water Program Director Hess, Colorado River Program Director 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 discussed MWD’s second-highest water sales for the month of August and that MWD was forecasting an average water rate increase between 9 and 10 percent for 2009 and 2010. He stated that seats were available for upcoming inspection tours hosted by the MWD Delegates.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
There were no Director's comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve contract amendment with Hatch and Parent for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

Staff recommendation: Authorize General Counsel and General Manager to execute a contract amendment with Hatch and Parent for continued services for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

Director Ferguson made a motion, Director McMillan seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. MWD Issues and Activities update.

1-A MWD Delegates report.

Director Bond discussed MWD’s forecasted water rate increase, MWD’s global warming workshop, and the need for consensus on fixing the Bay-Delta.

*Director Price arrived.

2. Colorado River Programs.

2-A Colorado River report.

Mr. Hess discussed the issues relating to the seven Colorado River Basin states implementation of Reclamation’s preferred alternative for shortage guidelines and the operation of Lakes Powell and Mead. He said that the final EIS for these actions would be released by Reclamation in October, with the Record of Decision to be issued in December.

3. Bay Delta.

3-A National Resources Defense Council v. Kempthorne.

Mr. Cushman said that the litigants proposal(s) for the operations of the state and federal water projects based on Judge Wanger’s preliminary ruling would be submitted on October 22. The judge would then use the proposal(s) to finalize the order.

3-B Presentation by Katherine Kelly, California Department of Water Resources on near -, mid- and long-term Delta Improvements.

Ms. Kelly gave a presentation on near-, mid- and long-term measures that could be taken in the Delta to improve water supply reliability. She reviewed four options that were being evaluated for a conservation strategy in the Delta. She also reviewed the criteria being used for evaluation of the options and presented a ranking of the options using these criteria. She said that by December an option would be recommended that would provide the framework for an overall Conservation Strategy for habitat development and conveyance improvements. Ms. Kelly said that DWR has an emergency preparedness plan for the Delta, and was also conducting a series of drought workshops for assistance in water management for drought and other shortages. She said the department had received funding under Proposition 84 that would become available for integrated water resources management plans, and the governor had proposed a $9.1 million bond for water supply reliability for Delta conveyance.

Following Ms. Kelly’s presentation, Directors asked questions and made comments.

III. INFORMATION

The following item was noted and filed:

Metropolitan Water District Program report.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
i. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration

Mr. Hentschke stated that there was no need for a closed session.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair Croucher adjourned the meeting at 2:06 p.m.

 

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Ferguson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 2:10 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Ferguson, Vice Chair Bowersox, Vice Chair Johnson, Directors Brammell, Hogan, Knutson, Lizzul, Morrison, Pocklington, Smith, Thompson and Tu. Director Barrett arrived at 2:12 p.m. The Committee member absent was Director Petty. There was a quorum of the Committee. Other Board members present were Directors Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Hilliker, Martin, McMillan, Muir, Parker, Price, Watton and K. Williams. Directors Lewis, Steiner and H. Williams after 2:15 p.m. Staff present were General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Deputy General Manager Belock, Director of Engineering Economides, Assistant Director of Engineering Stift, Director of Right of Way Rose, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Operations and Maintenance Manager Galleher, Construction Administrator Griffis, Senior Engineer Rodgers, Senior Engineer Bride, Operations and Maintenance Manager Wegand, Engineering Manager Bousquet, Acting Director of Public Affairs Foster and Public Affairs Representatives Otero.

A DDITIONS 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 turned the floor over to Ms. Stapleton to make a formal announcement regarding the planned retirement of Mr. Economides, and effective October 1, 2007, Michael Stift would be appointed the Director of Engineering.

Chair Ferguson then turned the floor over to Mr. Eaton for an announcement regarding a minor water quality issue currently taking place at Lake Skinner. Mr. Eaton reported on information received from MWD regarding an algae bloom at Lake Skinner that has resulted in decreased filter time on plant number two and a 75% bypass on Lake Skinner.

DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
There were no comments by Directors.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Agreement with Lakeside Water District and Helix Water District
for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Lakeside 1
Flow Control Facility.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to sign an
agreement with Lakeside Water District and Helix Water District
or design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the
Lakeside 1 Flow Control Facility (FCF), and decrease the
Lakeside 1 FCF project budget by $2,245,247.

2. Change Order to Shea Traylor Joint Venture construction
contract for the San Vicente Pipeline Project.

Staff recommendation: Accept Change Order 30 to Shea Traylor
Joint Venture’s construction contract for the interim payment for
costs associated with the differing site condition in Reach 4 West,
in the amount of $440,000 for a total increase of $4,578,172.

3. Transfer funds from the Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Pipeline
project to the Moreno-Lakeside Pipeline project and Post-
Construction Mitigation Monitoring Program.

Staff recommendation: Approve the transfer of $208,000 from the
Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Pipeline project to the Moreno-
Lakeside Pipeline project and $61,000 to the Post-Construction
Mitigation Monitoring Program, for a total transfer of $269,000.

4. Change orders for the Lake Hodges Projects pre-procurement
contract.

Staff recommendation: Accept Change Orders 1 through 5 for
$466,305 and approve Change Order 6 for $126,863 for a total
increase of $593,168 to the GE Hydro Power, Incorporated preprocurement contract.

Director Tu moved, seconded by Director Barrett and the motion to accept the Consent Calendar passed unanimously.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Amend Professional Services Contract with DLT&V for as-needed
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition integration
services.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute
amendment one to the DLT&V professional services contract to
provide as-needed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) integration services for $120,000, approve amendment
two with DLT&V to provide additional support services for
$3,620,000, and extend the contract term for an additional four-year
period to 2014.

Mr. Wegand gave a presentation and background information on the control system.

Following a few questions from Committee members, Director Pocklington moved, seconded by Vice Chair Johnson and the motion to adopt staff’s recommendation passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

There were no items under information.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: City of San Diego Mission Trails Pipeline,
Vent Demolition Project, portions of APN’s 371-010-
05; 373-030-29; 373-040-12,19; 373-483-44; 373-485-
520-06; 373-521-27,28

Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, William Rose,
William Busch, Mike Flanagan

Negotiating Parties: City of San Diego

Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

Chair Ferguson stated that closed session item number one was not needed.

Chair Ferguson turned the floor over to Ms Stapleton for an off agenda informational item on the new 20 Gallon Challenge Website. Mr. Foster and Ms. Otero presented and demonstrated the new website.

Following the demonstration there were a few questions from the Committee and Board.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 2:41 p.m.

 

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Steiner called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Director Croucher 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, Ferguson, Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Lewis, Linden, Lizzul, Martin, McMillan, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, Price, Saunders, Smith, Steiner, Thompson, Tu, Watton, H. Williams, and K. Williams and Wornham. Directors absent were Arant, Craver, Hilliker, Lewinger, Petty, Quist, and Representative Slater-Price. Chair Steiner announced Directors Hilliker, Lewinger, and Petty had to leave to attend the Farm Bureau event and Director Arant was in Sacramento.

3-A Report on proxies received. Director Arant had the proxy vote for Director Quist but Director Arant was in Sacramento. Director Lewinger had the proxy vote for Director Arant but Director Lewinger was at the Farm Bureau event.

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Johnson moved, Director Croucher seconded and the motion carried for a total of 85.30% of the vote to approve the minutes of the draft SCOOP Committee minutes of August 15, 2007 and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of August 23, 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 Presentation of Directors’ service awards. Three-year awards were presented to Directors Brammell, Croucher, Ferguson, Martin, Muir, and Price; five-year awards to Directors Saunders and Tu; a ten-year award to Director Pocklington; a twenty-year award to Director Watton; and a thirty-year award to Director Parker.

7-B Recognition of Mark Christman, Employee of the Fourth Quarter.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS:
8-A Chair’s Report – Chair Steiner announced she had been on vacation in the Sierras and it had snowed which she hoped was a good omen for snow levels this year.

8-B Report by Committee Chairs

Water Planning Committee. Director Muir reviewed the Committee meeting.

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Tu reviewed the Committee meeting.

Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Wornham announced the compensation adjustments item for Executive and Senior Management was continued to the Formal Board meeting. He announced the Special Meeting of the Administrative and Finance Committee on November 8, 2007.

Imported Water Committee. Director Croucher announced he had been on vacation in the Eastern Caribbean and stated that cruise ships use desalinated water. He reviewed the Committee meeting.

Engineering and Operations Committee. Director Ferguson announced

9. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Director Tu moved, Director Smith seconded, and the motion carried at 85.30 % of the vote, to approve the Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.

9-1.

Resolution adopting the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pipeline 3 Relining Project Mission Trails to Lake Murray segment, adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approving the Project; and authorizing filing of a Notice of Determination.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-22 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.

 

 

9-2.

Water transfer agreement with Butte Water District and/or other water districts to provide additional Water Authority supplies for 2008.

The Board authorized staff to pursue and negotiate a water transfer agreement with the Butte Water District and/or other water districts to provide additional Water Authority supplies for 2008.

 

 

9-3.

Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement between the San Diego County Water Authority and the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the Landscape Audit and Water Budget Software Program Grants.

The Board authorized the General Manager to execute an agreement with the United States Bureau of Reclamation to accept grant funds for implementation of the Landscape Audit and Water Budget Software Programs.

 

 

9-4.

Amend the professional services contract with Mentus for design
and printing of the Water Authority’s 2007 Annual report.

The Board amended the professional services contract with Mentus for continued design and printing services for the Water Authority’s annual report by $50,000 increasing total contract funding to an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.

 

 

9-5.

Adopt position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).

The Board adopted a position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).

 

 

9-6.

Adopt position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar).

The Board adopted a position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar).

 

 

9-7.

Treasurer’s report.

The Board noted and filed the monthly Treasurer’s report.

 

 

9-8.

Approve Compensation Adjustments for Executive and Senior Management Employees, and amend fiscal year 2008 Classification and Salary Schedule.

This item was continued to the Formal Board meeting following Closed Session reporting.

 

 

9-9.

Approve contract amendment with Hatch and Parent for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

The Board authorized the General Counsel and General Manager to execute
a contract amendment with Hatch and Parent for continued services for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

 

 

9-10.

Agreement with Lakeside Water District and Helix Water District for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Lakeside 1 Flow Control Facility.

The Board authorized the General Manager to sign an agreement with Lakeside Water District and Helix Water District for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Lakeside 1 Flow Control Facility (FCF), and decrease the Lakeside 1 FCF project budget by $2,245,247.

 

 

9-11.

Change Order to Shea Traylor Joint Venture construction contract for the San Vicente Pipeline Project.

The Board accepted Change Order 30 to Shea Traylor Joint Venture’s construction contract for the interim payment for costs associated with the differing site condition in Reach 4 West in the amount of $440,000 for a total increase of $4,578,172.

 

 

9-12.

Transfer funds from the Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Pipeline project to the Moreno-Lakeside Pipeline project and Post- Construction Mitigation Monitoring Program.

The Board approved the transfer of $208,000 from the Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Pipeline project to the Moreno-Lakeside Pipeline project and $61,000 to the Post-Construction Mitigation Monitoring Program, for a total transfer of $269,000.

 

 

9-13.

Change orders for the Lake Hodges Projects pre-procurement contract.

The Board accepted Change Orders 1 through 5 for $466,305 and approved Change Order 6 for $126,863 for a total increase of $593,168 to the GE Hydro Power, Incorporated pre-procurement contract.

 

 

9-14.

Amend Professional Services Contract with DLT&V for as- needed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition integration services.

The Board authorized the General Manager to execute amendment one to the DLT&V professional services contract to provide as-needed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration services for $120,000, approved amendment two with DLT&V to provide additional support services for $3,620,000, and extend the contract term for an additional four-year period to 2014.

 

 

9-15.

Consideration of adopting a position on SBX2-2 (Perata, D- Oakland) and SBX2-3
(Cogdill, R-Fresno), regarding a proposed 2008 statewide water bond.

The Board adopted Support, if Amended position on SBX2-2 (Perata). The Board adopted Support, if Amended position on SBX2-3 (Cogdill).

 

 

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

General Counsel Hentschke took the Board into Closed Session at 3: 15 p.m. for item 11-A. Following closed session this item will be voted on, Action/Discussion item 10-1.

11-A    CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Labor Negotiator, Government Code §54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Maureen Stapleton
Unrepresented Employees: Executive and Senior Management Group.

 

11-B    CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
i. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration

 

11-C    CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: City of San Diego Mission Trails Pipeline, Tunnel, and Vent Demolition Project, portions of APN’s 371-010-24; 371-031-05; 373-030-29; 373-040-12,19;
373-483-44; 373-485-33; 373-520-06; 373-521-27,28
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, William Rose,
William Busch, Mike Flanagan
Negotiating Parties: City of San Diego
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

 

10. ACTION / DISCUSSION:

10-1  Approve Compensation Adjustments for Executive and Senior Management Employees,
and amend fiscal year 2008 Classification and Salary Schedule.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2007–23 approving compensation plan adjustments
for employees in the Executive and Senior Management employee groups, covering
the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010; and approving amendments to
the Classification and Salary Schedule for employees within those groups.

 

The Board came out of Closed Session at 3:30 p.m. Director Tu moved, Director Wornham seconded and the motion carried at 80.74% of the vote for item 10-1.

Directors Bond and Lewis voted no on this item.

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 – No report was given.

12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey stated SANDAG did not meet in August. She reviewed the upcoming SANDAG reports.

SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – No report was given.
12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – No reports were given.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS: Director Tu announced the 20-gallon challenge tip sheets had been distributed to the Board members.

14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 3:35 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