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MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

January 22, 2009

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Arant called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 9:00 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Johnson and Smith, Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Knutson, Pocklington, Saunders and Wornham. Directors Hogan and Morrison were absent. Other Board members present were Directors Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Dion, Hilliker, Lewinger, Lewis, Martin, McMillan, Petty, Price, Saxod, Tu, Watton, and K. Williams. 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 Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Engineering Stift, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Acting Director of Right of Way Busch, Operations and Maintenance Manager Galleher, Construction Administrator Griffis, Project Manager Poursadighi, and Project Manager Suydam.

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 Arant stated the Committee will be working on its goals for the next two-year period over the next several months.

DIRECTORS COMMENT

There were no Directors' comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Purchase order contract with Western Oil Field Supply Company, dba: Rain for Rent, for rental of filtration units to prevent spread of Quagga Mussels during pipeline dewatering activities

Staff recommendation: Approve a purchase order contract with Western Oil Field Supply Company, dba: Rain-for Rent, for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to rent filtration units for pipeline dewatering activities through June 2009. These filtration units will be used to prevent spread of Quagga Mussels during untreated water dewatering activities.

Vice Chair Smith moved to approve the Consent Calendar, Director Ferguson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Asset Management Plan

Staff recommendation: Accept the Water Authority’s Asset Management Plan for FY 2010 and 2011.

Mr. Belock introduced the presentation explained in keeping with one of the three focus areas of the Board's 2008 Strategic Plan, staff had developed an asset management program framework for the Water Authority's overall budget, which would be brought to the Board in 2010.

Mr. Galleher presented an overview of the Water Authority's asset management plan and explained how it would be implemented over the next two years.

Director Knutson moved to approve the staff recommendation, Vice Chair Smith seconded and the motion passed unanimously

2 . Interim payment authorization for the ESP-San Vicente Pipeline and Aqueduct Interconnect project

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to approve requests for interim payments, and implement contract documents, for work performed at Reach 4 East of the San Vicente Pipeline project, for a total amount not-to-exceed $10,225,000 through June 2009.

Mr. Griffis presented information about the overall progress of the tunneling portion of the San Vicente Pipeline project, and the cost impacts of the tunnel differing site conditions in the Reach 4 East segment.

Director Pocklington moved to approve the staff recommendation, Director Knutson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

3. Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant.

3-A. Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant update.

3-B. Amendment to professional services contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for owner’s representative services on the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant project.

Staff recommendation: Accept Amendment Four for $250,000 and approve Amendment Five for $370,000 to provide additional claim support services and contract administration, increasing the contract amount from $3,620,000 to $4,240,000.

Mr. Suydam provided information on the design-build portion and the operations portion at the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant project, and explained the staff recommendation to amend the professional services contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.

Director Ferguson moved to approve the staff recommendation, Director Knutson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

1. October 2008 Pipeline 4 emergency shutdown and pipeline repair update.

Ms. Poursadighi gave a status report on the Pipeline 4 emergency shutdown and repair project.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Engineering and Operations Committee, Chair Arant adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair K. Williams called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 9:43 a.m. Committee members present were Chair K. Williams, Vice Chair Price, Directors Bond, Bowersox, Dion, Hilliker, Lewis, Pocklington, Smith, Thompson, H. Williams*,and Wornham. Committee members absent were Vice Chair Hogan and Director Steiner. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Brammell, Dailey, Ferguson, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden*, Martin, McMillan, Petty, Saxod, and Saunders. 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 Lanspery and Belock, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Finance/Treasurer Sandler, Director of Administrative Services Young, Director of Human Resources Leone, Controller Wade, and Richard Morales of Wedbush Morgan.

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 Williams announced the MWD Delegates meeting had changed to begin at 11:30 a.m. and the updated calendar was included in the pick-up packet.

He also mentioned that a correct copy of the Board of Directors’ Fourth Quarter payments and attendance board memo was also included in the pick-up packet.

DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

Chair Williams thanked Chair Lewis for the appointment and thanked his predecessor Tom Wornham for his fine work. He also thanked Eric Sandler and his staff for getting him prepared.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.Treasurer’s report.

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

2. Adopt ordinance amending section 2.05.010 and adding section 9.00.080 of the Administrative Code relating to Director compensation and Metropolitan Delegates.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-___ an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority amending subdivision (c) of section 2.05.010 of the Administrative Code to delete the authorization for payment of compensation for attendance at certain meetings and adding section 9.00.080 to the Administrative Code relating to representatives to Metropolitan Water District.

Director Bond moved, seconded by Director Price, and the motion passed
unanimously to approve items of the consent calendar.

ACTION/DISCUSSION

There were no action items this month.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were noted and filed:

1. 2008 annual report and presentation on Strategic and Business Plan performance.

Maureen Stapleton gave a thorough presentation on the Strategic and Business Plan performance covering three major agenda items: The Water Authority Flywheel, Strategic and Business Plan Performance, and the Strategic Plan Web Site Demo. Shelli Ellison walked the Board through the Strategic Plan website.

Directors made comments and asked questions. Ms. Stapleton and Ms. Ellison provided answers.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no closed session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Dailey called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 10:49 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Morrison and Saxod and Directors Arant, Croucher, Dion, Johnson, Hilliker, Muir, Tu, Watton, H. Williams, and K. Williams. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Smith, Thompson, and Wornham. 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, Director of Public Affairs Foster, Water Conservation Program Executive Rose, Public Affairs Manager Vedder, and Government Relations Manager Volberg.

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 Dailey welcomed the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee members. She appointed Director Hilliker as the representative to the Conservation Action Committee and Director Croucher as his alternate.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENT

Director Saxod reported that she attended a sustainability forum at Balboa Park on February 21, 2009. She stated that Balboa Park is one of the largest parks in the United States and they have a goal to make the park and museums more sustainable in energy and water use.

Director Johnson congratulated staff for a job well done in spreading the conservation message. He stated he was impressed with the partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric. He stated that Paul Godfred, a well-known green environmentalist, was a speaker at a recent forum.

Chair Dailey stated she heard at the recent Council of Water Utilities meeting Loren Nancarrow speak and he described his home was all “green” and she asked if the Board would be interested in inviting someone like that to speak at one of the Board meetings. Deputy General Manager Lanspery responded he would research this possibility.

Director Petty stated arrangements were being made for someone to visit his farm to discuss agriculture water recovery. Director Petty would provide a report to Deputy General Manager Lanspery.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING

Chair Dailey announced there would be a special Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. She stated this special meeting would be noticed as a full Board meeting and all Board members were invited to attend. The purpose of this special meeting was to review programs and implementation of the water conservation program.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

There were no items on the consent calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Issues.

1-A. Report by Carpi and Clay.

Legislative Advocate Ken Carpi reported on issues in Washington, D.C.

Legislative Advocate J. Clay reported on issues in Sacramento.

1-B. Adopt proposed 2009 Legislative Policy Guidelines.

Staff recommendation
: Adopt the proposed 2009 Legislative Policy Guidelines.

Mr. Volberg provided a presentation, including updates on definitions of watersheds for Integrated Resources Water Management Plan, new water bond section, recycling, right-of-way, local water resources, fiscal policy, water use efficiency, facilities, and climate change.

Director Tu moved, Director Johnson seconded to amend the recommendation to adopt the proposed 2009 legislative policy guidelines to direct staff and legislative advocates on whether to support or oppose legislation. Ideas for new legislation, however, would be brought to the Board for approval before staff or legislative advocates took action to advance the proposal through the legislative process. Chair Dailey called for the question and the amended motion passed unanimously.

1-C. Adopt a position of Support on AB 13 (Salas); Oppose on SB 42 (Corbett).

Staff recommendation
: Adopt the following positions: Support on AB 13 (Salas); Oppose on SB 42 (Corbett).

Director Dion moved, Director Tu seconded and the motion passed unanimously to adopt staff recommendation.

1-D. Government relations update.

The report was received and filed.

2 . Drought Management Communications.

2-A. Regional Drought Management and Conservation Communications update.

Ms. Vedder provided a presentation on drought communication efforts, including 2008 advertising campaign impact, advertising campaign status, community outreach, upcoming door hanger project, and online communications.

Director Arant requested that the door hangers’ message on watering hours be consistent with the model ordinance. Director Johnson asked regarding the possibility of using stickers used on newspapers. Public Affairs Manager Vedder stated that staff would keep this option in mind.

Director Price asked that staff coordinate with each member agency to get their involvement on outreach materials. General Manager Stapleton commented that the Water Authority has paid for bill stuffers distributed through member agency bills.

2-B. Presentation by Brett Hodgkiss, Vista Irrigation District, on drought conservation plans.

Brett Hodgkiss, Vista Irrigation District Administrative Services Manager, provided a presentation, including an agency snapshot; current water supply conditions; drought response conservation program; and public outreach, including Water Steward Award Program, headquarters demonstration garden, movie theater public service announcements, speakers’ bureau, and activities in progress.

Director Muir asked if there was a group that included all member agencies. General Manager Stapleton advised that the Joint Public Information Council was the group that coordinated communications with the member agencies.

III. INFORMATION

1. Update on the Water Conservation Program.

Mr. Rose provided a recap of the September 22, 2008, special Legislation, Conservation and Outreach meeting, including strategic plan key results, conservation targets, conservation efforts, the breakdown of sources for the $16.2 million conservation program budget (FY08 and FY09), Water Authority conservation programs (FY08 and FY09), state funding impacts to those programs, and the topics to be discussed at the special Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee meeting scheduled for February 19, 2009.

2. Water Conservation Garden report.

Ms. Eberhardt thanked Directors Lewinger for his service on the Water Conservation Garden board and welcomed Directors Bowersox and Tu as the new Water Authority representatives to the Water Conservation Garden board. Warren Buckner continues to serve as an alternate.

The following item was noted and filed:

3. Public Affairs outreach activities for the month of December 2008.           

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Dailey adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m.

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Saunders called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Ferguson and Petty, and Directors Barrett, Dailey, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Muir, Steiner, and Watton. Committee member absent was Director Parker. Also present were Directors Bond, Bowersox, Brammell, Croucher, Dion, Johnson, Knutson, Pocklington, Price, Saxod, Smith, 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 Deputy Manager Cushman, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Water Resources Managers Purcell, Roy and Yamada, and Principal Water Resources Specialist Friehauf.

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 Saunders, on behalf of Vice Chairs Ferguson and Petty welcomed the committee members.

He stated that with water supply conditions being what they were the committee would have an interesting and challenging two years. He gave a brief update on the amount of water opting-out of MWD’s IAWP in 2009, and the volume participating in the Water Authority’s new 2-year Transitional Special Agricultural Water Rate program that the Board approved last October. Staff would provide a detailed update to the Committee, and bring forward for Board consideration, the Water Authority’s 2009 Regional Agricultural Reduction Plan at its next meeting.

The Regional Water Quality Control Board had scheduled a hearing for February 11, 2009, to consider approval of the Marine Life Mitigation Plan for the Carlsbad Desalination Project. The Regional Board had approved the NPDES permit for the project last April contingent on submission of this plan. The Coastal Commission approved the Marine Life Mitigation Plan last summer. This is a vitally important project to the region, especially in times of supply shortage, and the Water Authority had provided support previously at the Regional Board, the Coastal Commission and Lands Commission.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

There were no Director's Comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Amend Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for expedited review, planning, and permitting for local water development projects.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to amend the Agreement with the SWRCB for review, planning, and permitting
activities related to water recycling, raw and potable water development,
and seawater desalination projects in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000.

2. Award a professional services contract to RECON Environmental, Inc., to provide habitat restoration services in Mission Trails Regional Park.

Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract to RECON Environmental, Inc., to provide habitat restoration services for a 11-year period for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Drought Management Planning.

1-A Drought Management Plan Implementation report.

Mr. Yamada provided a status report on the current water supply conditions, storage levels, delivery impacts, and implementation of the Water Authority’s Drought Management Plan.

1-B Proposed new demand offset framework.

Ms. Friehauf provided a report on the framework for handling new demand offsets within San Diego region during shortage situations.

III. INFORMATION

1. Update on integrated regional water management process.

Ms. Roy provided an update on the state’s integrated regional water management program. She included the availability of funding through voter-approved bond measures and a new requirement for the approval of IRWM regions prior to applying for grants.

2. Water Resources Report.

Water Resources Report was received and filed.

Chair Saunders directed Mr. Hentschke to take the Water Planning Committee into Closed Session at 2:00p.m.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. CLOSED SESSION

Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Conaway Preservation Group, LLC – water for short-term transfer
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman, Meena Westford
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of Conaway Preservation Group, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

The Water Planning Committee reconvened at 2.18 p.m., Mr. Hentschke stated that at that time no reportable action was taken.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Water Planning Committee, Chair Saunders adjourned the meeting at 2:20p.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair McMillan called the Imported Water Committee to order at 2:26 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Bond, Brammell, Croucher, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, Petty, Price, Saxod, Thompson, and Tu. Director Parker was absent. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Dion, Ferguson, Hilliker, Johnson, Lewis, Morrison, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Steiner, Watton, H. Williams, K. Williams, and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present included General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, MWD Program Chief Chen, Colorado River Programs 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 McMillan discussed the function and purpose of the Imported Water Committee, and said that staff would give a series of briefings to the committee on the various costs of imported supplies.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

There were no Director’s Comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game and Imperial Irrigation District to provide funding in an amount not-to-exceed $437,800 for the purchase of water for fisheries mitigation associated with the All-American Canal Lining Project.

Staff recommendation: Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to provide DFG a one-time endowment of $437,800 for the purchase of IID agricultural water to supply a 50-acre sport fishing pond at the DFG’s Imperial Wildlife Area Wister Management Unit.

Director Knutson made a motion, Director Price seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. MWD Issues and Activities update.

1-A Metropolitan Water District’s Delegates report.

The delegates did not have any comments.

1-B Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s 2009 Short-Term Water Transfer activities.

Mr. Cushman gave an update on the State Drought Bank and MWD’s drought bank transfers. He said that MWD had submitted a request for 300,000 af of water through the program, but for planning purposes MWD assumed that it would receive only 100,000 af. The Water Authority requested 5,000 af through MWD’s member agency pilot drought bank program.

Following the presentation, directors made comments regarding the Department of Water Resources’ administration of the Drought Bank and possible changes to the federal environmental compliance program that would affect those transfers.

1-C Metropolitan Water District Budget Workshop and rate recommendations.

Ms. Chen gave a presentation on MWD’s 2009 budget and rate recommendations, detailing scenarios of how the current supply conditions could impact the budget and rate setting. Following the presentation, directors made comments regarding the possibility of MWD implementing shortage allocations, MWD’s use of its reserves, and labor and benefits costs.

2 .Colorado River Programs.

2-A Colorado River Board representative’s report.

Director Knutson stated that snowpack in the Colorado River basin was over 100 percent and that the total system storage was 1.8 maf. He also discussed the 2009 Colorado River annual operating plan that would provide California with its 4.4 maf allotment, excess Colorado River flows to Mexico, and the proposed pilot operation of the Yuma desalting plant.

2-B Colorado River Programs Quarterly report.

Ms. Razak reported on the recent activities of the canal lining projects, the IID water transfer, and Colorado River issues.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Metropolitan Water District Program report.

2. Bay Delta Quarterly update.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair McMillan adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:55 p.m.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Director Thompson led the salute to the flag.

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

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

3-A Report on proxies received.  Director Watton was the proxy for Director Croucher.

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Saxod moved, Director Knutson seconded and the motion carried for a total of 92.06% of the vote to approve the minutes of the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of December 18, 2008.

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 wished to speak.

7. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair's Report- Chair Lewis announced the Delta Group had met twice in January. Some of the key discussion of the group included the following:

The Group brainstormed ideas for the Board retreat which would be held on February 12, 2009.

The group provided input on the administrative code changes.

The Group discussed encouraging Board member attendance on Delta and Colorado tours, and discussed Board member attendance as observers at the member agencies’ GM's meetings.

The Group discussed the Water Authority’s membership in the Water Agencies Association of San Diego County.

The Group recommended a community outreach package be developed by staff which would provide a consistent outreach message to the regional agencies and stakeholders.

The Group heard from staff on a recent study commissioned by the San Diego Foundation on the potential impacts of Climate Change to the region.

In addition, Chair Lewis announced this would be the last meeting for Director Thompson and thanked him for his leadership role.

8-B Report by Committee Chairs.

Engineering and Operations Committee.  Director Arant reviewed the committee meeting and actions taken.

Administrative and Finance Committee.  Director K. Williams reviewed the committee meeting and actions taken.

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee.  Chair Dailey reviewed the committee meeting and actions taken.

Water Planning Committee.  Director Saunders reviewed the committee meeting and the actions taken.

Imported Water Committee.  Director McMillan reviewed the committee meeting.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Ferguson moved, Director Dailey seconded, and the motion carried at 92.06% of the vote to approve the consent calendar. Directors that voted no or abstained are noted under the item.

9-1.

Purchase order contract with Western Oil Field Supply Company, dba: Rain for Rent, for rental of filtration units to prevent spread of Quagga Mussels during pipeline dewatering activities.

The Board approved a purchase order contract with Western Oil Field Supply Company, dba: Rain-for Rent, for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to rent filtration units for pipeline dewatering activities through June 2009. These filtration units will be used to prevent spread of Quagga Mussels during untreated water dewatering activities.

 

 

9-2.

Asset Management Plan.

The Board accepted the Water Authority’s Asset Management Plan for FY 2010 and 2011.

 

 

9-3.

Interim payment authorization for the ESP-San Vicente Pipeline and
Aqueduct Interconnect project
.

The Board authorized the General Manager to approve requests for interim payments, and implement contract documents, for work performed at Reach 4 East of the San Vicente Pipeline project, for a total amount not-to-exceed $10,225,000 through June 2009.

 

 

9-4.

Amendment to professional services contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for owner’s representative services on the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant project.

The Board accepted Amendment Four for $250,000 and approved Amendment Five for $370,000 to provide additional claim support services and contract administration, increasing the contract amount from $3,620,000 to $4,240,000.

 

 

9-5.

Treasurer’s report.

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

 

 

9-6.

Adopt ordinance amending section 2.05.010 and adding section 9.00.080 of the Administrative Code relating to Director compensation and Metropolitan Delegates.

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2009-01 an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority amending subdivision (c) of section 2.05.010 of the Administrative Code to delete authorization for payment of compensation for attendance at certain meetings and adding section 9.00.080 to the Administrative Code relating to representatives to the Metropolitan Water District.

 

 

9-7.

Adopt proposed 2009 Legislative Policy Guidelines.

The Board adopted the proposed 2009 Legislative Policy Guidelines to direct staff and legislative advocates on whether to support or oppose legislation. Ideas for new legislation, however, will be brought to the Board for approval before staff or legislative advocates take action to advance the proposal through the legislative process.

 

 

9-8.

Adopt a position of Support on AB 13 (Salas); Oppose on SB 42 (Corbett).

The Board adopted the following positions: Support on AB 13 (Salas); Oppose on SB 42 (Corbett).

 

 

9-9.

Amend agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for expedited review, planning, and permitting for local water development projects.

The Board authorized the General Manager to amend the agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for review, planning, and permitting activities related to water recycling, raw and potable water development, and seawater desalination projects in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000.

 

 

9-10.

Professional services contract to RECON Environmental, Inc., to provide habitat restoration services in Mission Trails Regional Park.
       
The Board awarded a professional services contract to RECON Environmental, Inc., to provide habitat restoration services for an 11-year period for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.

 

 

9-11.

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game and Imperial Irrigation District to provide funding in an amount not-to-exceed $437,800 for the purchase of water for fisheries mitigation associated with the All-American Canal Lining Project

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game and Imperial Irrigation District to provide DFG a one-time endowment of $437,800 for the purchase of IID agricultural water to supply a 50-acre sport fishing pond at the DFG’s Imperial Wildlife Area Wister Management Unit. 

 

 

10. ACTION/DISCUSSION

10-1 Biennial review of representatives to Metropolitan Water District (Action).

Director Dailey moved, Director Ferguson seconded and the motion carried at 92.06% of the vote to confirm the following appointments as the Water Authority’s Metropolitan Water District delegates: Jim Barrett, Keith Lewinger, Bud Pocklington, and Fern Steiner. Joe Parker was appointed as a Water Authority MWD Delegate-Emeritus.

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

 

CLOSED SESSION:

Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Conaway Preservation Group, LLC – water for short-term transfer
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman, Meena Westford
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of Conaway Preservation Group, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

 

 

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT - Ms. Stapleton announced the Board meeting was being broadcast by live audio broadcast. It is on the webpage, under Board of Directors, live audio.

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

12-C SANDAG REPORT - Director Muir was absent.

SANDAG BORDERS/REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE -

Director Saxod announced at the meeting earlier in the month border projects were discussed.

12-D AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS - No reports were given.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

There were no additional communications.

14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Lewis
adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

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Claude A. Lewis
Chair

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Thomas V. Wornham
Secretary

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Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board