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Committee agendas, alphabetically:
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ken Williams – Chair
Michael Hogan – Vice Chair
Hershell Price – Vice Chair
Jim Bond
Jim Bowersox
Mitch Dion
Frank Hilliker
Bud Lewis
Bud Pocklington
Richard Smith
Fern Steiner
Barbara Wight
Howard Williams
Tom Wornham
1. Roll call – determination of quorum.
2. Additions to agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)).
3. Public comment – opportunities for members of the public to address the Committee on matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
4. Chair’s report.
4-A Directors’ comments.
I .
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer’s report .
Staff recommendation : Note and file the monthly Treasurer’s report.
(Action)
Eric Sandler
II .
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Consideration of the General Manager’s
Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
Staff recommendation: Approve adoption of Resolution No. 2009- ____, a Resolution
of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority approving
the General Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2010 and
2011, for operations and capital improvements and appropriating $1.65 billion
consistent with the approved budget. (Action)
Maureen Stapleton/
Ken Williams
2. Adopt the Water Authority’s rates and
charges for September 1, 2009 and for calendar year 2010 and continue the
annual Standby Availability Charge for fiscal year 2009-2010 as currently
imposed.
Staff recommendation:
a. Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-___ an ordinance of the Board of Directors of
the San Diego County Water Authority setting rates and charges for the delivery
and supply of water, use of facilities and provision of services.
b. Adopt Resolution 2009-___ a resolution of the Board of Directors of the
San Diego County Water Authority continuing the Water Standby Availability
Charge.
(Action)
Eric Sandler
III.
INFORMATION
1. Controller’s report on monthly financial
statements.
Leanne Wade
2.Board calendar.
IV.
CLOSED SESSION
V . ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : This meeting is called as an Administrative and Finance Committee meeting. Because a quorum of the Board may be present, the meeting is also noticed as a Board meeting. Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may participate in the meeting pursuant to Section 2.00.060(g) of the Authority Administrative Code (Recodified). All items on the agenda, including information items, may be deliberated and become subject to action.
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Gary Arant – Chair
John Johnson – Vice Chair
Richard Smith – Vice Chair
Jim Barrett
Jim Bowersox
Betty Ferguson
Mike Hogan
Jeremy Jungreis
Bill Knutson
Ralph McIntosh
Ron Morrison
Bud Pocklington
Javier Saunders
Tom Wornham
1. Roll call – Determination of quorum.
2. Additions to agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)).
3. Public comment – opportunities for members of the public to
address the Committee on matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
4. Chair’s report.
4-A Directors’ comments.
I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Professional services contract with Pure
Technologies US, Inc. for acoustic fiber optic cable monitoring services
on the Crossover Pipeline and Pipelines 3 and 4 south of Mission Trails
Regional Park.
Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract to Pure Technologies
US, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $779,811 to provide acoustic fiber
optic cable monitoring services through June 30, 2011, for Crossover Pipeline
and Pipelines 3 and 4 south of Mission Trails Regional Park. (Action)
John Galleher
2. Authorize the acquisition of an easement
over portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 595-450-39, 595-450-40,
595-490-14, 643-070-10, 644-080-11, and 644-080-15.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to acquire an easement
over portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 595-450-39, 595-450-40,
595-490-14, 643-070-10, 644-080-11, and 644-080-15 from the City of Chula
Vista for $286,432 for additional width for the Second Aqueduct. (Action)
Mike Flanagan
II .
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Lake Hodges Projects.
1-A CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation and Initiation
of Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(b) and (c) – Lake Hodges ESP/Pump Storage
Pump Station Project
Dan Hentschke/
Frank Belock
1-B CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(b) - significant exposure to litigation
OMWD – Lake Hodges Water Quality Allegations
Dan Hentschke/
Frank Belock
1-C Extend the construction management and the equipment
pre- procurement contracts for the ESP – Lake Hodges projects.
Staff recommendation: • Accept Amendment 6 at no cost, and approve
Amendment 7 for $3,300,000 to extend Jacobs Field Services construction
management services contract, due to an extended construction schedule through
September 2010, increasing the contract amount to $12,388,000. •
Accept Andritz Hydro Ltd. Change Order 8 for a credit of $279,119 to reimburse
the Water Authority for assistance provided by Archer Western; and approve
Change Order 11 for $1,436,195 to extend Andritz Hydro Ltd. equipment installation
and startup support, due to an extended construction schedule through September
2010, increasing the contract amount to $17,532,920. (Action)
Gary Bousquet
III .
INFORMATION
1. Presentation on Annual Aqueduct Operating Plan.
John Galleher
2. Presentation on Pipeline 5 carbon fiber repair project
at Wilt Road.
Gary Olvera
V . ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : This meeting is called as an Engineering & Operations Committee meeting. Because a quorum of the Board may be present, the meeting is also noticed as a Board meeting. Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may participate in the meeting pursuant to Section 2.00.060(g) of the Authority Administrative Code (Recodified). All items on the agenda, including information items, may be deliberated and become subject to action
IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE
Dan McMillan – Chair
Bill Knutson – Vice Chair
Yen Tu – Vice Chair
Jim Bond
Gary Croucher
Keith Lewinger
John Linden
Barry Martin
Ralph McIntosh
Joseph Parker
Rua Petty
Hershell Price
Elsa Saxod
Barbara Wight
1. Roll call – determination of quorum.
2. Additions to agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)).
3. Public comment – opportunities for members of the public to address the Committee on matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
4. Chair’s report.
4-A Directors’ comments.
I .
CONSENT CALENDAR
II .
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Metropolitan Water District Issues and
Activities update.
1-A Update on Metropolitan Water District’s 2009 Integrated
Resources Plan process.
Amy Chen
1-B Metropolitan Water District Delegates report.
(pickup packet)
2. Colorado River Programs .
2-A Colorado River Board representative’s report.
(pickup packet)
Bill Knutson
3. Approve agreement with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck,
LLP, for special counsel services for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.
Staff recommendation: Authorize General Counsel to execute
an agreement for legal and other professional services with Brownstein Hyatt
Farber Schreck, LLP, for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. (Action)
Dan Hentschke
III .
INFORMATION
1. Colorado River Source Water Quality.
Halla Razak
2. Metropolitan Water District Program report.
Amy Chen
IV .
CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: IID/SDCWA Water Transfer (Price Reset)
Dan Hentschke/
Halla Razak
V . ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : This meeting is called as an Imported Water Committee meeting. Because a quorum of the Board may be present, the meeting is also noticed as a Board meeting. Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may participate in the meeting pursuant to Section 2.00.060(g) of the Authority Administrative Code (Recodified). All items on the agenda, including information items, may be deliberated and become subject to action.
LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION, AND OUTREACH
Marilyn Dailey – Chair
Ron Morrison – Vice Chair
Elsa Saxod – Vice Chair
Gary Arant
Gary Croucher
Mitch Dion
John Johnson
Frank Hilliker
Jeremy Jungreis
Mark Muir
Yen Tu
Mark Watton
Howard Williams
Ken Williams
1. Roll call – determination of quorum.
2. Additions to agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)).
3. Public comment – opportunities for members of the public to address the Committee on matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
4. Chair’s report.
4-A Directors’ comments.
I.
CONSENT CALENDAR
II .
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Legislative Issues.
1-A Report by Carpi and Clay. (pickup packet)
1-B Adopt positions of:
• HR 856 (Radanovich) – Support
• HR 1908 (Coffman) – Support and seek amendments
• S. 531 (Bingaman) – Support
• AB 1253 (Fuller) - Support
Staff recommendation: Adopt positions of: Support on HR 856 (Radanovich);
Support and seek amendments on HR 1908 (Coffman); Support on S.531 (Bingaman);
Support on AB 1253 (Fuller). (Action)
Jeff Volberg
1-C Adopt policy principles for stormwater management and
recapture.
Staff recommendation: Adopt the proposed policy principles. (Action)
Jeff Volberg
2. Drought Management Communications.
2-A Regional Drought Management and Conservation Communications update.
(Discussion)
Denise Vedder
2-B Presentation by Jeanne Swaringen, Assistant General Manager, Lakeside
Water District on drought conservation plans
III .
INFORMATION
1. Statewide Water Conservation Policy update.
Toby Roy
2. Metropolitan Water District Credits and
Conservation Program
update.
Debbie Espe
3. Status report on legislation and legislative
positions.
Alexi Schnell
4. Water Conservation Garden report.
Jim Bowersox
5. Government relations update.
Jeff Volberg
V. ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : This meeting is called as a Legislation, Conservation, and Outreach Committee meeting. Because a quorum of the Board may be present, the meeting is also noticed as a Board meeting. Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may participate in the meeting pursuant to Section 2.00.060(g) of the Authority Administrative Code (Recodified). All items on the agenda, including information items, may be deliberated and become subject to action.
WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE
Javier Saunders– Chair
Rua Petty – Vice Chair
Betty Ferguson – Vice Chair
Jim Barrett
Marilyn Dailey
Keith Lewinger
Bud Lewis
John Linden
Barry Martin
Dan McMillan
Mark Muir
Joseph Parker
Fern Steiner
Mark Watton
1. Roll call – determination of quorum.
2. Additions to agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)).
3. Public comment – opportunities for members of the public to address the Committee on matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
4. Chair’s report.
4-A Directors’ comments.
I .
CONSENT CALENDAR
II .
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Drought Management Planning.
1-A Drought Management Implementation report.
Dana Friehauf
1-B Water supply allocations and delivery monitoring for fiscal year
2010. (Discussion)
Dave Fogerson
2. Authorize the General Manager to enter
into a Warren Act contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the
temporary storage of up to 20,000 acre-feet of dry-year supplies.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to enter into a Warren
Act contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the temporary storage
of up to 20,000 acre-feet of water purchased from Placer County Water
Agency. (Action)
Meena Westford
III .
INFORMATION
1. Water Resources report.
Ken Weinberg
IV .
CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: South Feather Water and Power Agency - approximately 10,000 acre
feet of stored water
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman, Meena Westford
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of South Feather Water and
Power Agency
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition
Dan Hentschke/
Dennis Cushman
V. ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : This meeting is called as a Water Planning Committee meeting. Because a quorum of the Board may be present, the meeting is also noticed as a Board meeting. Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may participate in the meeting pursuant to Section 2.00.060(g) of the Authority Administrative Code (Recodified). All items on the agenda, including information items, may be deliberated and become subject to action.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
4677 Overland Avenue
San Diego CA 92123
FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
The mission of the San Diego County Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its member agencies serving the San Diego region.
June 25, 2009
3:00 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Salute to the flag.
3. Roll call, determination of quorum.
3-A Report on proxies received.
4. Additions to agenda. (Gov. code Sec. 54954.2(b)).
5. Approve the minutes of the Special meeting of the Legislation, Conservation
and Outreach Committee of February 19, 2009, the Special meeting of the Water
Planning Committee of May 14, 2009, and the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting
of May 28, 2009.
6. Opportunity for members of the public who wish to address the Board on matters
within the Board’s jurisdiction.
7. PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS
8-A Chair’s report – Chair Lewis
8-B Report by Committee Chairs
Administrative and Finance Committee - Director K. Williams
Water Planning Committee - Director Saunders
Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee - Director Dailey
Engineering and Operations Committee - Director Arant
Imported Water Committee - Director McMillan
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9- 1.
Treasurer’s report.
Note and file the monthly Treasurer’s report.
9- 2.
Consideration of the General Manager’s
Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
Approve adoption of Resolution No. 2009-____, a Resolution of the Board
of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority approving the General
Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, for
operations and capital improvements and appropriating $1.65 billion consistent
with the approved budget.
9- 3.
Adopt the Water Authority’s
rates and charges for September 1, 2009 and for calendar year 2010 and
continue the annual Standby Availability Charge for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
as currently imposed.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-___ an ordinance of the Board of Directors of
the San Diego County Water Authority setting rates and charges for the
delivery and supply of water, use of facilities and provision of services.
Adopt Resolution 2009-___ a resolution of the Board of Directors of the
San Diego County Water Authority continuing the Water Standby Availability
Charge.
9- 4.
Authorize the General Manager to enter into
a Warren Act contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the temporary
storage of up to 20,000 acre-feet of dry-year supplies.
Authorize the General Manager to enter into a Warren Act contract with
the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the temporary storage of up to 20,000
acre-feet of water purchased from Placer County Water Agency.
9- 5.
Adopt positions of:
• HR 856 (Radanovich) – Support
• HR 1908 (Coffman) – Support and seek amendments
• S. 531 (Bingaman) – Support
• AB 1253 (Fuller) - Support
Adopt positions of: Support on HR 856 (Radanovich); Support and seek amendments
on HR 1908 (Coffman); Support on S.531 (Bingaman);
Support on AB 1253 (Fuller).
9- 6.
Adopt policy principles for stormwater management
and recapture.
Adopt the proposed policy principles.
9- 7.
Professional services contract with Pure
Technologies US, Inc. for acoustic fiber optic cable monitoring services
on the Crossover Pipeline and Pipelines 3 and 4 south of Mission Trails
Regional Park.
Award a professional services contract to Pure Technologies US, Inc.,
for an amount not-to-exceed $779,811 to provide acoustic fiber optic cable
monitoring services through June 30, 2011, for Crossover Pipeline and
Pipelines 3 and 4 south of Mission Trails Regional Park.
9- 8.
Authorize the acquisition of an easement
over portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 595-450-39, 595-450-40,
595-490-14, 643-070-10, 644-080-11, and 644-080-15.
Authorize the General Manager to acquire an easement over portions of
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 595-450-39, 595-450-40, 595-490-14, 643-070-10,
644-080-11, and 644-080-15 from the City of Chula Vista for $286,432 for
additional width for the Second Aqueduct.
9- 9.
Extend the construction management and the
equipment pre-procurement
contracts for the ESP – Lake Hodges projects.
Accept Amendment 6 at no cost, and approve Amendment 7 for $3,300,000
to extend Jacobs Field Services construction management services contract,
due to an extended construction schedule through September 2010, increasing
the contract amount to $12,388,000. Accept Andritz Hydro Ltd. Change Order
8 for a credit of $279,119 to reimburse the Water Authority for assistance
provided by Archer Western; and approve Change Order 11 for $1,436,195
to extend Andritz Hydro Ltd. equipment installation and startup support,
due to an extended construction schedule through September 2010, increasing
the contract amount to $17,532,920.
9-10.
Approve agreement with Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP, for special counsel services for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.
Authorize General Counsel to execute an agreement for legal and other
professional services with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, for fiscal
years 2010 and 2011.
10.
ACTION / DISCUSSION
Items 10-A and 10-B were approved by the Water Planning Committee at the
May 14, 2009, Special meeting of the Water Planning Committee.
11.
CLOSED SESSION(S)
11-A
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: South Feather Water and Power Agency – approximately 10,000
acre feet of stored water
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman, Meena Westford
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of South Feather Water
and Power Agency
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition
11-B
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: IID/SDCWA Water Transfer (Price Reset)
11-C
CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Government Code §54957
Title: General Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiators, Government Code §54957.6
Designated Board Representatives: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
11-D
CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Government Code §54957
Title: General Counsel
Conference with Labor Negotiators, Government Code §54957.6
Designated Board Representatives: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
Unrepresented Employee: General Counsel
12.
Action following Closed Session.
12-1.
Approve amendments to continue contracts with General Manager
and General Counsel at existing salary and benefits.
(Action)
13.
SPECIAL REPORTS
13-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT –
Ms. Stapleton
13-B GENERAL COUNSEL’S REPORT – Mr. Hentschke
13-C SANDAG REPORT – Director Muir
SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – Director
Saxod
13-D AB 1234 Compliance Reports – Directors
14.
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
15.
ADJOURNMENT
Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board
NOTE : The agendas for the Formal Board meeting and the meetings of the Standing Committees held on the day of the regular Board meeting are considered a single agenda. All information or possible action items on the agenda of committees or the Board may be deliberated by and become subject to consideration and action by the Board.
