MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
AUGUST 25, 2005
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chairman Knutson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 9:30 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Ferguson and Johnson, and Directors Brammell, Broomell, Croucher, Inzunza, Lewanski, Lewinger, Loveland, Rogers, Sundram, and Tu. At the time, there was a quorum of the Committee. Also present were Directors Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Dixon, Irvin, Lewis, Martin, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, and Williams. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Engineering Economides, Director of O&M Eaton, Director of Right of Way Rose, and Assistant Director of Engineering Stift.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the Committee.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chairman Knutson reported that the Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant Design-Build-Operate Ad Hoc Committee met with staff to evaluate the submitted proposals. A recommendation to award a contract to the finalist would be presented to the Board at the September 8, 2005 Special Board meeting.
Directors’ Comments
Director Tu inquired about the status of the report due to be presented to the Board regarding priorities for the distribution of untreated water. Director of O&M Eaton stated that staff would continue to work with the City of San Diego on modeling the untreated water distribution priorities. In addition, staff would continue to work with the member agency operating heads to develop an annual Aqueduct Operations Schedule to maximize regional resources. Mr. Eaton stated that staff would bring a recommendation regarding untreated water distribution priorities and development of an annual Aqueduct Operations Schedule, to the Board at the September 8, 2005 Special Board meeting.
4-B Presentation of General Manager’s review of cost impacts from the San Vicente Pipeline on other CIP projects.
Chairman Knutson explained that at the May 26, 2005 Board meeting, the E&O Committee charged the Member Agencies Rate Impact Review Committee (MARIRC), to study what could be done to other projects in the CIP to mitigate the rate impacts of the increased cost of the San Vicente Pipeline project (SVPL).
Helix Water District General Manager Weston presented the MARIRC recommendation, and prefaced with background about the Committee. He stated that in 2004, the Water Authority Board of Directors created the MARIRC, which consisted of general managers from the member agencies who were charged with reviewing a variety of projects to analyze the long-term rate impacts of the CIP. MARIRC reviewed the entire CIP over a period of months, and all agreed that all projects in the CIP, as had been laid out in the Regional Water Facilities Master Plan, were important to regional water reliability, and that none should be deferred or eliminated. Therefore, the current recommendation of the MARIRC to the E&O Committee was that no changes to the CIP were merited to mitigate the SVPL-related rate impacts.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
- Notice of Completion for the Pomerado Pipeline 4 Relining.
Staff recommendation: Accept the Pomerado Pipeline 4 Relining project as complete, record the Notice of Completion, and release all funds held in retention to L.H. Woods & Sons, Inc., following expiration of Notice of Completion period.
- Execute the second amendment to the three-year, as-needed Professional Services Contract for right of way engineering and plan review services with Dudek & Associates, Inc., to increase the total agreement by $400,000 from $937,600 to $1,337,600.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute the second amendment to the three-year, as-needed Professional Services Contract for right of way engineering and plan review services with Dudek & Associates, Inc., to increase the total contract by $400,000 from $937,600 to the not-to-exceed amount of $1,337,600.
Chairman Knutson called for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Vice Chair Ferguson moved, Vice Chair Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
- Change Orders to Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric Facility Project.
Staff recommendation: Accept Change Orders 1 through 9 for $431,746 and approve Change Order 10 for $54,248 to Archer Western's construction contract.
Engineer M. Wallace gave a construction update presentation with information about the change orders for the Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric Facility Project.
Vice Chair Johnson moved, Director Lewanski seconded and the motion carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
Director Steiner arrived at 9:55 a.m. 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.
The meeting went into Closed Session at 9:56 a.m.
2. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Partial acquisition of property interests for the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant (APN Numbers 174-300-10 and 174-300-16)
Agency Negotiators: Daniel S. Hentschke, William J. Rose, William Busch, John Crayton.
Negotiating Parties: Twin Oaks Springs, Inc.; John R. and Alison B. Driessen.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of acquisition.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: People of the State of California Department of Transportation v. SDCWA, et al.; San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 830586
The Committee came out of Closed Session at 10:12 a.m.
General Counsel Hentschke stated for the record that the following action took place at the closed session: Director Croucher moved, Director Lewinger seconded and the vote was carried unanimously to authorize the General Manager and General Counsel to execute documents necessary to quit claim to CalTrans, or its designee, for the sum paid to the Water Authority of $40,860, property interests described the document recorded by the San Diego County Recorder as File/Page 79228 on May 8, 1961, within the boundaries of the right of way of SR 125.
III. INFORMATION
There were no Information items.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Engineering and Operations Committee, Chairman Knutson adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Dixon called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at
10:18 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Dixon, Vice Chairs Dailey and Tu, Directors Bowersox, Brammell, Johnson, Knutson, Muir, Parker, Steiner, and Williams. Committee members absent were Directors Price and Watton, and Representative Slater-Price. Also present were Directors Bond, Broomell, Croucher, Ferguson, Inzunza, Irvin, Lewanski, Lewinger, Lewis, Loveland, Martin, Pocklington, Rogers, Saunders, Sundram 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 vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, General Counsel Hentschke, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Finance/Treasurer Brust, and Director of Administrative Services Young.
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 Dixon reported that the Administrative and Finance Committee held a special meeting on August 19, 2005. There was discussion of the audit procedures and consideration of an item on the in-lieu charge. He indicated that staff would be bringing an additional report on the in-lieu charge back to the Committee.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer’s report.
Staff recommendation: Note and file monthly Treasurer’s report.
2. Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions to provide Oracle/Peoplesoft training for a period of six months not-to-exceed $160,000
Staff recommendation: Award a six-month Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions for a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 for technical support services to develop training materials and conduct training classes for Water Authority staff.
Director Muir moved, Director Steiner seconded, and the motion carried, with Director Knutson abstaining, to approve the Consent Calendar.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
a. Committee on Committees recommendations for changes to Committee Operating Procedures.
Staff recommendation: Approve recommended changes to standing committee operating procedures and direct the General Counsel to prepare appropriate Administrative Code amendment for consideration by the Board at its September regular meeting.
Director Steiner briefed the Committee on the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee. She stated that when a committee and the Board had a difference of opinion on a matter, and the matter was not an emergency that required immediate action the recommended changes would allow an opportunity for the matter to be returned to the committee for reconsideration. Matters could only return to the committee one time to allow committee reconsideration based upon additional facts brought forward by the Board.
Director Muir moved the action recommended by the Board memo. Director Knutson seconded the motion.
Chair Dixon asked if there were any further comments. Director Croucher stated that Director Watton was unable to be at the meeting; however, he wanted to let the Board know that Otay Water District supported the recommendation.
The motion carried unanimously.
Director Steiner stated that this concluded the work of the Committee on Committees and she thanked the members of the Committee for serving.
III. INFORMATION
1. Presentation of CIRC Web Site.
Supervising Management Analyst Ellison made a presentation reviewing a brief history of the project, demonstrated the web site, and discussed the next steps.
Director Steiner asked if she could access the site even though her agency was not participating. Ms. Ellison stated she would provide Director Steiner with the access information.
There was general discussion about the viability of the site given the current low participation and usage by member agencies.
2. Presentation on credit rating and investor relations program.
Director of Finance/Treasurer Brust made a PowerPoint presentation on the credit rating and investor relations program. Ms. Brust highlighted the value that meeting the
credit rating and investor relations program goals in the Business Plan brought in terms of lowering costs for the organization.
The following items were received and filed:
3. Report on Water Standby Availability Charge Deferrals for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
4. Monthly Financial report.
5. Board Calendar.
Chair Dixon reminded the Board that there would be a special Board meeting scheduled for September 8 and a Board Retreat on September 9.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Dixon adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Steiner called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 11:08 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Steiner, Vice Chairs Croucher and Irvin, Directors Bond, Dailey, Ferguson, Lewanski, Lewis, Thompson, and Williams. Committee members absent were Directors Inzunza, Price, Rhinerson, and Tu. Also present were Directors Bowersox, Brammell, Broomell, Dixon, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Loveland, Martin, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, Rogers, and Sundram. At the time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery and Assistant General Manager Cushman and Director of Public Affairs Jacoby.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public who wished to address the committee.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Steiner announced that the Latino Leadership Committee held their first meeting.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
Director Johnson stated he had attended the SCOOP meeting on August 16. He reported the Paths to Partnerships scholarships were for students who wanted to attend college, but did not have the necessary funds. He stated the focus of the scholarships should be on majors which will lead to internships and/or employment with the Water Authority. He also stated the Water Authority would partner with the Southwestern College Foundation to assist in this endeavor.
Chair Steiner announced that a SCOOP workshop was scheduled for August 29, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. She stated the project labor agreement survey, the survey instrument, and the project schedule for the survey would be discussed at that time.
REPORT FROM DIRECTORS
There was no report from the directors.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Legislative issues.
1-A Report by Carpi & Clay. Legislative Advocate B. Clay reported on issues in Sacramento and Legislative Advocate K. Carpi reported on issues in Washington, D. C.
2. Regional Conservation
2-A Report on Water Conservation efforts by MWD.
Director Pocklington introduced Ms. B. Becker, Interim Vice President, External Affairs, MWD. Ms. Becker gave a presentation on MWD’s California Friendly program, including the California Friendly conservation brand, the 2005-06 timeline for the program, the California friendly execution, California Friendly model homes, benefits, and contacts.
2-B Water Conservation Garden report.
Ms. M. Eberhardt, Conservation Garden Executive Director, gave an overview of the garden, including current garden exhibits, member agencies involved, mission statement, native plant garden exhibit, adult classes, children’s classes, nifty fifty, membership gift shop, facility rental, Spring Garden festival, and the people behind the garden.
2-C Presentation on Geneal Managers roundtable discussion on Conservation.
August A. Caires, General Manager, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, stated that a Member Agencies General Managers water conservation roundtable discussion had been held over the past three months. He indicated that the roundtable discussed how important water conservation was to the San Diego region, our current water supply reality, thought-provoking supply questions, water conservation cost comparisons, findings, and recommendations which were presented to the Board.
2-D Report on conservation efforts.
Senior Water Resources Specialist Hansen reported on Water Authority conservation savings, grant funding, and conservation activities.
III. INFORMATION
The following items were received and filed:
1. Peak Treated Water Demand Management Plan update.
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Status report on Legislation and Legislative positions.
3.
Outreach activities for the month of July.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 12:12 p.m.
IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chairman Muir called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:05 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Bond, Broomell, Haddad, Johnson, Lewis, Linden, Martin, Pocklington, and Saunders. Committee members absent were Directors Bowersox, Parker, Quist, and Representative Slater-Price. Also present were Directors Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Dixon, Ferguson, Inzunza, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Loveland, Rogers, Sundram, Tu, and 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 included General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Imported Water Hess, 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 Muir reviewed the Imported Water Committee agenda.
4-A Directors’ Comments
There were no Directors comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Amend a Professional Services Contract with Harvey Consulting Group, LLC, for Quantification Settlement Agreement Transfer Program Environmental Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $571,040 for a 24-month period.
Staff recommendation : Award an amendment to the Professional Services Contract with HCG to provide environmental support services for an amount not-to-exceed $571,040 for a 24-month period.
2. Authorize (1) execution of a Professional Services Contract with David Sunding for $65,000 to provide consulting services as the Water Authority’s representative on the Local Entity Economist Panel for FY 2006, and (2) payment of up to $35,000 for the Water Authority’s share of FY 2006 costs for the third economist on the Economist Panel.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract with David Sunding for an amount not-to-exceed $65,000 for FY 2006, and to pay up to $35,000 for the Water Authority’s share of FY 2006 costs for the third economist (who had not yet been named) on the Economist Panel.
Director Haddad moved, Director Saunders seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. MWD issues and activities update.
1-A MWD Delegates Report.
Directors discussed MWD’s certified assessed valuations for fiscal year 2005-2006 and that the Water Authority’s assessed valuation increased from 17.95 percent to 18.35 percent; also discussed were other current MWD issues.
1-B Report on Lake Perris.
Interagency Program Manager Chen gave a presentation on Lake Perris and addressed questions from Directors.
1-C Metropolitan Water District’s upcoming Board Workshop.
Director of Imported Water Hess discussed the MWD Board Workshop that was tentatively scheduled for September 23 and 24, 2005.
2. Colorado River.
2-A Report by Colorado River Board representative.
Director Bond discussed the storage levels of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the State Water project, and the Colorado River Board’s 2006 annual operating plan. He said that the seven basin states would meet in September to discuss shortage criteria and sharing.
The Committee went into Closed Session at 1:47 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
Name of Case: CDEM v. United States of America, et al.; USDC
Case No. CV-S-05-0870-KJD-PAL
The Imported Water Committee reconvened at 2:07 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that the Board had a uthorized the General Counsel, in consultation with the Board Officers, to take all actions required to protect the Water Authority's interests in CDEM, et al. v. United States, et al, USDC Case No. CV-S-05-0870-KJD-PAL.
III. INFORMATION
1. Report on “Revitalizing CALFED” action plan.
Principle Water Resources Specialist Stadler gave a presentation on the CALFED action plan.
The following information items were noted and filed:
2. State funding for groundwater conjunctive use programs.
3. Imported Water Activities report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chairman Muir adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Haddad called the Water Planning Committee meeting to order at 2:15 pm Committee members present were Vice Chair Lewinger, Directors Linden, Loveland, Martin, Pocklington, Rogers, Saunders and Sundram. Committee members absent were Vice Chair Watton, Directors Dixon, Irvin, Quist and Rhinerson. Also present were Chair Bond, Directors Bowersox, Brammell, Broomell, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Inzunza, Johnson, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewis, Muir, Steiner, Thompson, Tu, and 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 Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Water Resources Manager Purcell, Seawater Desalination Program Manager Yamada.
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 Haddad shared some of the significant issues members of the committee would be addressing in the future.
1. Director Knutson reported earlier to the Engineering and Operations Committee regarding the Special Board meeting on September 8. The purpose of the meeting would be to take several actions on the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment plant project.
2. Special interest to the Committee was an action to certify the Final EIR on the project. Board packets would be mailed on August 31 and would contain the Final EIR on a CD.
3. The Committee would begin deliberations on the Urban Water Management Plan and Drought Management Plan in September and discuss ways to assist member agencies in reaching their local supply goals.
Chair Haddad stated that all those major items were part of the Committee Goals and Objectives and that the Committee would focus on those issues in the next several months.
Director’s Comments
There were no Director’s comments.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Consent Calendar items.
II. ACTION / DISCUSSION
1. Regional Seawater Desalination.
1-A Update on Desalination at Encina Power Station.
Mr. Weinberg briefed the Committee on the status of the Regional Seawater Desalination Project at Encina. The report included activities related to Poseidon’s proposal for a privately owned desalination plant at Encina; recent developments in Monterey County, Pajaro/Sunny Mesa CSD-Poseidon MOU; the EIR update; and the Outreach program.
2-B Extend the contract with McCabe and Company for Coastal Commission Advocacy Services for a 24-month period for government relations services in an amount not-to-exceed $260,000 .
Staff recommendation :
Authorize execution of an amendment to extend for a 24-month period the contract with McCabe and Company for government relations services in an amount not-to-exceed $260,000.
Director Pocklington moved, Vice Chair Lewinger seconded and the motion carried unanimously to extend the contract with McCabe and Company for Coastal Commission Advocacy Services for a 24-month period.
Mr. Yamada presented to the Committee a video from the July 2005, MWD Board meeting highlighting public comment on desalination.
Chair Haddad requested Mr. Hentschke take the committee into closed session at 2:50 p.m.
1-C CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Property interests for a regional desalination project at the Encina Power Plant site in the City of Carlsbad
Agency Negotiators: Maureen Stapleton, Daniel Hentschke, Ken Weinberg
Negotiating Parties: Cabrillo Power, LLC; Poseidon Resources, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of acquisition
The committee came out of closed session at 3:32 p.m. At that time, there was nothing to report.
III INFORMATION
The following item was received and filed:
1. Water Resources Report.
IV ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Water Planning Committee,
Chair Haddad adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Bond called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:42 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG. Vice Chair Loveland led the salute to the flag.
3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM. Secretary Lewis called roll. Directors present were Bond, Bowersox, Brammell, Broomell, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Inzunza, Johnson, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Loveland, Martin, Muir, Pocklington, Rogers, Saunders, Steiner, Sundram, Thompson, Tu, and Williams. Absent were Directors Dixon (p), Haddad, Irvin, Parker, Price, Quist (p), Rhinerson, Watton and Representative Slater-Price.
3-A Report on proxies received. Director Linden was the proxy for Director Dixon and Director Ferguson was the proxy for Director Quist.
4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA. There were no additions to the agenda.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Director Ferguson moved, Director Croucher seconded and the motion carried for a total of 95.96% of the vote to approve the Minutes of the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of July 28, 2005.
6. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD’S
JURISDICTION. There were no public speakers.
7. PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS
7-A Government Finance Officers Association – Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2004.
This award was presented by Genie Roberts, City of Temecula.
7-B Recognition Employee of the Fourth Quarter.
Network Administrator Sieracki was honored as Employee of the Fourth Quarter.
8. REPORTS BY COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Engineering and Operations Committee. Director Knutson announced upcoming meetings pertaining to the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant. He announced items 9-1 through 9-3 and Closed Session Item 9-10 were passed in Committee.
Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Dailey announced all items were passed in Committee.
Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee . Director Steiner reviewed the Committee’s meeting; there were no consent items.
Imported Water Committee. Director Muir announced items 9-7 and 9-8 and Closed Session item 9-11 were passed in Committee.
Water Planning Committee. Director Lewinger reported item 9-6 was passed in Committee.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Tu moved, Director Lewinger seconded, and the motion carried at 95.96% of the vote, to approve the amended Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no are listed under the item.
Item 9-1 . |
Notice of Completion for the Pomerado Pipeline 4 Relining.
The Board accepted the Pomerado Pipeline 4 Relining project as complete, recorded the Notice of Completion, and released all funds held in retention to L.H. Woods & Sons, Inc., following expiration of Notice of Completion period. |
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Item 9-2 . |
Execute the second amendment to the three-year, as-needed Professional Services Contract for right of way engineering and plan review services with Dudek & Associates, Inc., to increase the total agreement by $400,000 from $937,600 to $1,337,600.
The Board authorized the General Manager to execute the second amendment
to the three-year, as-needed Professional Services Contract for right of way engineering and plan review services with Dudek & Associates, Inc., and increased the total contract by $400,000 from $937,600 to the not-to-exceed amount of $1,337,600. |
Item 9-3 . |
Change Orders to Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric
Facility Project .
The Board accepted Change Orders 1 through 9 for $431,746 and approved Change Order 10 for $54,248 to Archer Western's construction contract . |
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Item 9-4 . |
Treasurer’s report .
The Board noted and filed the monthly Treasurer’s report. |
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Item 9-5 . |
Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions to provide Oracle/PeopleSoft training for a period of six months not-to-exceed $160,000 .
The Board awarded a six-month Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions for a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 for technical support services to develop training materials and conduct training classes for Water Authority staff.
Director Knutson abstained on this item. |
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Item 9-6 . |
Committee on Committees recommendations for changes to Committee Operating Procedures .
The Board approved the recommended changes to standing committee operating procedures and directed the General Counsel to prepare appropriate Administrative Code amendment for consideration by the Board at its September regular meeting. |
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Item 9-7 . |
Amend a Professional Services Contract with Harvey Consulting Group, LLC, for Quantification Settlement Agreement Transfer Program Environmental Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $571,040 for a 24-month period.
The Board awarded an amendment to the Professional Services Contract with HCG to provide environmental support services for an amount not-to-exceed $571,040 for a 24-month period. |
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Item 9-8 . |
Authorize (1) execution of a Professional Services Contract with David Sunding for $65,000 to provide consulting services as the Water Authority’s representative on the Local Entity Economist Panel for FY 2006; and (2) payment of up to $35,000 for the Water Authority’s share of FY 2006 costs for the third economist on the Economist Panel .
The Board authorized the General Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract with David Sunding for an amount not-to-exceed $65,000 for FY 2006 and authorized payment up to $35,000 for the Water Authority’s share of FY 2006 costs for the third economist (who has not yet been named) on the Economist Panel. |
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Item 9-9 . |
Extend the contract with McCabe and Company for Coastal Commission Advocacy Services for a 24-month period for government relations services in an amount not-to-exceed $260,000 .
The Board authorized execution of an amendment to extend for a 24-month period the contract with McCabe and Company for government relations services in an amount not-to-exceed $260,000. |
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Item 9-10 . |
In Closed Session the Board authorized the General Manager and General Counsel to execute documents necessary to quit claim to CalTrans, or its designee, for the sum paid to the Water Authority of $40,860, property interests described the document recorded by the San Diego County Recorder as File/Page 79228 on May 8, 1961, within the boundaries of the right of way of SR 125. |
Item 9-11 . |
In Closed Session the Board authorized the General Counsel, in consultation with the Board Officers; to take all actions required to protect the Water Authority's interests in CDEM, et al. v. United States, et al, USDC Case No. CV-S-05-0870-KJD-PAL. |
10. ACTION / DISCUSSION
There were no items.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
11-A CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Property interests for a regional desalination project at the Encina Power Plant site in the City of Carlsbad
Agency Negotiators: Maureen Stapleton, Daniel Hentschke, Ken Weinberg
Negotiating Parties: Cabrillo Power, LLC; Poseidon Resources, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of acquisition
Chairman Bond announced there was no need for a closed session.
12. CHAIR’S REPORT
Chairman Bond summarized the events he attended this past month. He requested the Board member fill out the survey for the upcoming Board Workshop and he reviewed the agenda.
13. STAFF REPORTS – Ms. Stapleton
No report was given.
14. GENERAL COUNSEL’S REPORT – Mr. Hentschke
No report was given.
15. ACWA-JPIA – Director Knutson
No report was given.
16. SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey
Director Dailey reported on the trip to Mexico she and Director Williams attended.
17. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Bond adjourned the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
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James H. Bond
Chairman
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Claude A. Lewis
Secretary
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Doria F. Lore, Clerk of the Board
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