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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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9-5. |
Adopt position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).
The Board adopted a position of Support on HR 3452 (Becerra).
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Adopt position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar).
The Board adopted a position of Oppose on HR 2421 (Oberstar). |
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9-7. |
Treasurer’s report.
The Board noted and filed the monthly Treasurer’s report. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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11-B CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
i. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration
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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
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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.
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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
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