MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
June 22, 2006
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Dixon called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Dixon, Vice Chairs Dailey and Tu, and Directors Brammell, Johnson, Knutson, Muir, Parker, Price, Steiner, Watton and Williams. Committee members absent were Director Bowersox and Representative Slater-Price. Also present were Directors Ferguson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Loveland, Pocklington, Rhinerson, and Sundram. 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 Manager Lanspery, 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 Rate Model Work Group had met twice since the last Board meeting. The work group is scheduled to meet with the General Managers on July 18. An Administrative and Finance Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 10. The results of the committee meeting will be brought to the regular August Board meeting.
Director Dailey inquired if video conferencing equipment could be made available for Pre-Board meetings to enable Directors to participate via the Escondido office. Ms. Stapleton indicated that the only limitation would be availability of the equipment, and directed staff to arrange for video conferencing for Pre-Board meetings.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Adopt a resolution making a declaration of official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future Water Authority debt obligations.
Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2006-___ making a declaration of official intent to reimburse certain capital project expenditures from proceeds of future debt obligations.
2. Amend Administrative Code to implement clarification regarding payment of per diem for attendance at organization dinners and other similar events.
Staff recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-___, an Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, amending Section 2.05.030 of Chapter 2.05 of the Administrative Code relating to organizations of which the Authority is a member.
3. Professional Services Contract to re-implement/upgrade the PeopleSoft Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Software Module.
Staff recommendation: Award a Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions in an amount not to exceed $550,000 for consulting services to re-implement/upgrade the PeopleSoft Enterprise Planning and Budgeting software module to the current version.
Director Knutson abstained on this item.
4. Treasurer’s report.
Staff recommendation: Note and file monthly Treasurer’s report.
Director Tu moved, Director Knutson seconded, and the motion carried to approve the Consent Calendar with Director Knutson abstaining on Item 3.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Public Hearing – Adopt Supply and Treatment rates and charges for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and Calendar Year 2007, and continue the annual Standby Availability Charge for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 as currently imposed.
Staff recommendation : Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-___, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, reducing the supply component and increasing the treatment component of the water rate previously set by Ordinance 2005-05, and making other adjustments to the pass-through costs of supply and treatment services from the Metropolitan Water District; and adopt Ordinance No. 2006-___, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, fixing a Water Standby Availability Charge on land within the boundaries of the Water Authority for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 at the current amount of $10 per acre or parcel less than an acre.
Chair Dixon opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public who wished to address the Committee. Ms. Brust made a presentation reviewing the proposed rates and charges. Director Bond arrived at 9:37 a.m.; Director Morrison arrived at 9:40 a.m.; and Director Wornham arrived at 9:45 a.m., during the presentation.
Director Lewis asked if a district tax could be imposed on the San Diego region . Mr. Hentschke responded that it would have to be put on a ballot and any such tax would only apply within the territory of the Water Authority. Director Pocklington commented that another way to get additional funding is the “cost per meter”. . Director Pocklington asked what the Water Authority’s overall percentage of increase on the water rates would be, and Ms he previous sentence is a little clumsy – don’t know if you want to change how Director Pockington asked the question – or just leave as. Brust responded that on average the rates would go up 4.6%. He asked if that included the 3-5% that Metropolitan projected, and Ms. Brust responded yes. Director Bond asked if Tier 1 raw water from Metropolitan was still $331, and Ms. Brust responded yes.
Chair Dixon closed the Public Hearing.
Director Knutson moved, Director Dailey seconded and the motion passed unanimously to Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-___, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, reducing the supply component and increasing the treatment component of the water rate previously set by Ordinance 2005-05, and making other adjustments to the pass-through costs of supply and treatment services from the Metropolitan Water District; and adopt Ordinance No. 2006-___, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, fixing a Water Standby Availability Charge on land within the boundaries of the Water Authority for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 at the current amount of $10 per acre or parcel less than an acre.
III. INFORMATION
The following items were received and filed:
1. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.
2. Board Calendar.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Dixon adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Steiner called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 29:55 a :35 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Steiner, Vice Chair Croucher, and Directors Bond, Dailey, Ferguson, Lewanski, Lewis, Morrison, Price, Rhinerson, Williams, and Wornham. Absent were Directors Irvin and Thompson. Also present were Directors Brammell, Dixon, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Loveland, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, Sundram, and Watton. 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 was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, 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 encouraged everyone to attend a legislative roundtable with Assemblymember George Plescia on July 21, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. in the Board Room.
DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
There were no director’s comments.
4-B Presentation by Olivenhain Municipal Water District:
California Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond of 2006
Chair Steiner stated this item was for information only and would return in July for consideration.
Sue Varty, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, gave a presentation which included an overview of the Caves Initiative, how much the agencies are getting, other options, and a summary. Director Dailey stated the title of the referendum was misleading and Director Rhinerson asked if there would be a presentation in favor of the Bond. At the July meeting, staff will provide the Board with a summary of the arguments for and against the bond. In addition, a presentation in support of the bond would be made in July.
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 Ben Clay reported on issues in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C.
2. Approve a three year co-funding agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric Company for the high-efficiency clothes washers Voucher Incentive Program.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to execute a co-funding agreement with SDG&E for the high-efficiency clothes washers (HEW) component of the Voucher Incentive Program.
Director Croucher moved, Director Wornham seconded and the motion carried unanimously, to authorize the General Manager to execute a co-funding agreement with SDG&E for the high efficiency clothes washers (HEW) component of the Voucher Incentive Program.
III. INFORMATION
The following items were received and filed:
- Peak Treated Water Demand Management update
- Status report on legislation and legislative positions
- Report on conservation efforts
- Water Conservation Garden report
- Outreach activities for the month of May
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 10:49 a.m.
IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Muir called the Imported Water Committee to order at 11:00 a.m. Committee members present were Directors Arant, Bond, Lewis, Linden, Parker, Pocklington, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Bowersox, Martin, Quist, Saunders, and Representative Slater-Price. Also present were Directors Brammell, Dailey, Dixon, Ferguson, Johnson, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Loveland, Morrison, Price, Rhinerson, Rogers, Sundram, Thompson, Watton, 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 Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Imported Water Hess, Director of Right of Way Rose, 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 discussed the changes initiated by the Water Authority’s delegates to the MWD Board’s new committee structure. He asked the MWD delegates to report on the recent agreement between Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Department of Water Resources that enabled LADWP to purchase non-project water using Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency’s (AVEK) State Water Project capacity, rather than paying MWD’s wheeling rate.
4-A Directors’ comments.
Director Lewis commented on the factors between the MWD board and MWD’s General Manager that lead to the agreement between MWD, LADWP, and DWR without the Board’s knowledge.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the consent calendar.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. MWD Issues and Activities update.
1-A MWD Delegates report.
Director Loveland reviewed the known details of the agreement between DWR, LADWP, and MWD, where LADWP would take water from AVEK’s State Water Project capacity and build a connection to the Los Angeles aqueduct to transfer 40,000 af of water per year. He said the agreement would provide potential savings to LADWP by avoiding MWD delivery system and wheeling charges. Director Loveland said that the agreement was made two years ago and was an important policy matter that the board was not consulted on or allowed to approve. He reviewed the letter that was sent to the General Manager by the Water Authority delegates asking for information on the agreement. The delegates and Board further discussed the need to determine if there were other agreements made without the MWD board’s knowledge, and for MWD to implement policies to ensure that staff appropriately reports to the board.
2. Colorado River
2-A Report by Colorado River Board representative.
Chairman Bond reported on the issues discussed at the Colorado River Board meeting and discussed the demonstration program for intentionally created surplus water on Lake Mead that MWD was participating in for 2006.
3. Quantification Settlement Agreement.
3-A Transfer Coachella Canal Lining Project mitigation property.
Staff recommendation : Authorize the General Manager to negotiate the transfer of ownership of approximately 1,120 acres of land in Riverside County to a responsible resource agency to comply with mitigation requirements for the Coachella Canal Lining Project.
Mr. Rose reviewed the property transfer and the staff recommendation. Director Pocklington moved, Director Bond seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.
3-B QSA Ad-Hoc Committee report.
Director Bond said that negotiations between the Water Authority and IID were moving towards a new phase.
The committee went into closed session at 11:39 a.m.
3-C CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(b) – Three Cases.
The Committee reconvened at 12:15 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that the Committee discussed the closed session items and that there were no reportable actions.
III. INFORMATION
The following information item was noted and filed:
1. Imported Water Activities report.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair Muir adjourned the meeting at 12:16 p.m.
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Knutson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 1:02 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Knutson, Vice Chairs Ferguson and Johnson, Directors Arant, Brammell, Lewanski, Lewinger, Morrison, Rogers, Sundram, Thompson and Tu. Director Loveland arrived at 1:22 p.m. Director Croucher was absent. Other Board members present were Directors Bond, Dixon, Lewis, Linden, Martin, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, Price, Quist, Rhinerson, Watton, Williams 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 vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Director of Engineering Economides, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Director of Right of Way Rose, Assistant Director of Engineering Stift, and Senior Public Affairs Representative Molise.
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 Knutson spoke about the success of the annual Engineering and Operations Committee Board Tour of Authority Facilities on June 8, 2006. The sites visited were the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant, the Olivenhain/Lake Hodges ESP and Pumped Storage Projects, and the San Vicente Site Projects, which included the tunnel boring machine (TBM). Chair Knutson then introduced Ms. Molise to begin the presentation of San Vicente Pipeline tunnel boring machine coloring contest winners. There were four grand prizewinners, one for each age group, three of which were present and accepted awards for their entries.
Chair Knutson updated the Committee and Board regarding the Construction Costs Ad Hoc Committee activities.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Notice of Completion for the Pipeline Relining program
1.A Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to accept the Pipeline 4 relining Del Dios Highway to Black Mountain Ranch as complete, record the Notice of Completion and release funds held in retention following the expiration of the notice of completion period.
1.B. Authorize the General Manager to accept the Pipeline 4 Relining Black Mountain Ranch to Black Mountain Vent project as complete, record the Notice of Completion and release funds held in retention to L.H. Woods & Sons, Inc. following the expiration of the notice of completion period.
Vice Chair Johnson moved, Vice Chair Ferguson seconded and the motion carried unanimously to adopt the consent calendar.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
Chair Knutson moved Item 2.A. from Information to Action/Discussion.
2.A. Pipeline 3 Mission Trails Emergency Repair Update and Jackson Drive Construction Authorization.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to contract for the emergency construction of a pipeline reconfiguration, between Pipelines 3 and 4 in the Jackson drive area of La Mesa, for a not to exceed sum of $3,500,000.
Mr. Eaton presented on the Pipeline 3 emergency repair and following questions from Director Muir, Vice Chair Johnson, Directors Brammell, Price and Thompson, Vice Chair Ferguson moved, Vice Chair Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously to approve staff recommendation.
III. INFORMATION
1. Advertisement for bids – San Vicente construction management complex trailer relocation.
2. Aqueduct Protection Program.
2.B Pipeline 5 Twin Oaks Valley
2.C. Remotely operated vehicle inspection on Pipeline 3 and 4 under Lake San Marcos.
Mr. Eaton made a brief announcement regarding a shutdown on Friday, June 23, 2006 on the Ramona Pipeline in the 4-S Ranch area to repair a small leak.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Knutson adjourned the meeting at 1:34 p.m.
WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Lewinger called the Water Planning Committee meeting to order at 1:45 p.m. Committee members present were and Vice Chair Watton, and Directors Dixon, Linden, Loveland, Martin, Pocklington, Quist, Rhinerson, Rogers, and Sundram. Committee members absent were Chair Saunders, and Director Irvin. Also present were Directors Arant, Bond, Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Johnson, Lewanski, Lewis, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Price, Steiner, Thompson, Tu, 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 the 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, Seawater Desalination Program Manager Yamada, and Senior Water Resources Specialist Gage.
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 at that time.
Director’s Comments
None
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar.
II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. Regional Seawater Desalination.
1-A Adopt Resolution certifying the final Environmental Impact Report for the Regional Seawater Desalination Project at Encina; adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement Of Overriding Considerations; and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approving the project; and authorizing Filing of a Notice of Determination.
Staff recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt a Resolution that:
a) Certifies that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines and reflects the independent judgment of the Board;
b) Adopts Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ;
c) Approves the Alternative 2 Site for the seawater desalination plant and the Preferred Alignment Alternative for the pipeline route as the selected project; and
d) Authorizes the filing of a Notice of Determination.
Mr. Yamada summarized the final Environmental Impact Report for the Regional Seawater Desalination Project at Encina.
Ms. Gage briefed the Board on administration actions and public outreach required by CEQA.
Members of the public that addressed the Board were David Lloyd, Carlsbad, Ed Kimura, San Diego, David Hogan, San Diego, and Joe Geever, Playa del Ray.
Vice Chair Lewinger announced the public comment period was now closed.
Mr. Yamada introduced Kevin Thomas from RBF Consulting who prepared the EIR. Mr. Thomas spoke in response to the public speakers comments.
Director Watton stated he would like more time to review the information and made a motion to continue the Committee’s discussion on this item until the July 27, 2006, Board meeting. Director Martin seconded and the motion carried. Directors Watton, Martin, Quist, Lewinger, Linden, Loveland, Pocklintgon, and Rhinerson voted yes to continue the Committee’s discussion on this item to the July 27, 2006 Board meeting. Directors Dixon, Rogers, and Sundram opposed.
1-B 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
Vice Chair Lewinger directed Mr. Hentschke to bring the Water Planning Committee into Closed Session at 2:50 p.m.
The Water Planning Committee reconvened at 4:15 p.m. Mr. Hentschke stated that 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, Vice Chair Lewinger adjourned the meeting 4:15 p.m.
FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Bond called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 4:18 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, Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Dixon, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewanski, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Loveland, Martin, Morrison, Muir, Parker, Pocklington, Price, Rhinerson, Rogers, Steiner, Thompson, Tu, Watton, Williams, and Wornham. Directors absent were Arant, Bowersox, Irvin, Johnson, Quist, Saunders, Sundram, and Representative Slater-Price.
3-A Report on proxies received. There were no proxies received.
4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA. There were no additions to the agenda.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Director Croucher moved, Director Parker seconded and the motion carried for a total of 82.17% of the vote, to approve the minutes of the Special Water Planning Committee meeting of May 2, 2006 the SCOOP Committee meeting of May 2, 2006 and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of May 25, 2006.
6. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD’S
JURISDICTION. Mr. Conner Everts of Encino, CA representing the State-wide Desalination Response Group stated he was glad the issue was continued and the Board would further study the issue. In addition he stated his background was in conservation and reclamation and he commended the Board for the work they have done on those items.
7. PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS
7-A Retirement of Director. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2006-____ honoring Ben Haddad upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.
7-B California Society of Municipal Finance Officers - "Certificate of Award for Excellence in Operating Budgeting for Fiscal Year 2005-2006."
This award was presented by Lisa Hildabrand, City of Carlsbad.
8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS
Chairman’s Report – Chairman Bond .
Chairman Bond announced Director Lewis had requested a sabbatical from serving as a Metropolitan Water District representative. He will serve through December 2006.
Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Dixon announced all items had passed in Committee.
Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Steiner announced the upcoming Legistative Roundtable on July 21, 2006. She announced all items had passed in Committee.
Imported Water Committee. Director Muir reviewed the Committee meeting.
Engineering and Operations Committee. Director Knutson reviewed the recent Engineering and Operations tour. He reviewed the committee meeting and announced all items had passed in Committee.
Water Planning Committee . Director Lewinger stated the Committee decided to continue discussion by the Board on Encina E.I.R. item and he announced the public comment period is now closed. He stated there was a Closed Session and staff was given direction.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Tu moved, Director Croucher seconded, and the motion carried at 85.053% of the vote, to approve the Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.
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Adopt a resolution making a declaration of official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future Water Authority debt obligations .
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2006-17 making a declaration of official intent to reimburse certain capital project expenditures from proceeds of future debt obligations. |
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Amend Administrative Code to implement clarification regarding payment of per diem for attendance at organization dinners and other similar events.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2006-03, an Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, amending Section 2.05.030 of Chapter 2.05 of the Administrative Code relating to organizations of which the Authority is a member. |
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Professional Services Contract to re-implement/upgrade the PeopleSoft Enterprise Planning and Budgeting software module .
The Board awarded a Professional Services Contract to Empower Solutions in an amount not to exceed $550,000 for consulting services to re-implement/upgrade the PeopleSoft Enterprise Planning and Budgeting software module to the current version.
Director Knutson abstained on this item. |
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Treasurer’s report.
The Board noted and filed the monthly Treasurer’s report. |
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Public Hearing – Adopt supply and treatment rates and charges for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and Calendar Year 2007, and continue the annual Standby Availability Charge for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 as currently imposed .
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2006-04, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, reducing the supply component and increasing the treatment component of the water rate previously set by Ordinance 2005-05, and making other adjustments to the pass-through costs of supply and treatment services from the Metropolitan Water District; and adopted Ordinance No. 2006-05, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, fixing a Water Standby Availability Charge on land within the boundaries of the Water Authority for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 at the current amount of $10 per acre or parcel less than an acre. |
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Approve a three year co-funding agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric Company for the high-efficiency clothes washers Voucher Incentive Program .
The Board authorized the General Manager to execute a co-funding agreement with SDG&E for the high-efficiency clothes washers (HEW) component of the Voucher Incentive Program. |
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Transfer Coachella Canal Lining Project mitigation property .
The Board authorized the General Manager to negotiate the transfer of ownership of approximately 1,120 acres of land in Riverside County to a responsible resource agency to comply with mitigation requirements for the Coachella Canal Lining Project. |
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Notice of Completion for the Pipeline Relining program .
The Board authorized the General Manager to accept the Pipeline 4 relining Del Dios Highway to Black Mountain Ranch as complete, record the Notice of Completion and release funds held in retention following the expiration of the notice of completion period and authorized the General Manager to accept the Pipeline 4 Relining Black Mountain Ranch to Black Mountain Vent project as complete, record the Notice of Completion and release funds held in retention to L.H. Woods & Sons, Inc. following the expiration of the notice of completion period. |
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Adopt Resolution certifying the final Environmental Impact Report for the Regional Seawater Desalination Project at Encina; adopting Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approving the project; and authorizing filing of a Notice of Determination .
The Board continued discussion on this item to the July 27, 2006 Board meeting. |
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Pipeline 3, Mission Trails Emergency Repair update and Jackson Drive construction authorization .
The Board authorized the General Manager to contract for the emergency construction of a pipeline reconfiguration, between Pipelines 3 and 4 in the Jackson Drive area of La Mesa, for a not to exceed sum of $3,500,000. |
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Retirement of Director Haddad .
The Board adopted Resolution 2006-18 honoring the retirement of Ben Haddad from the Board of Directors. |
10. ACTION / DISCUSSION
Fiscal Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 mid-term Budget report .
Administrative & Finance Committee recommendation : Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2006-____ approving the mid-term budget update for Fiscal Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 with total expenditures of $1.346 billion. The $4.3 million increase from the adopted budget includes a $1.929 million for debt service; a Conservation Ad Hoc Committee adjustment of $1.328 million increased conservation efforts; and a prepayment of $1.153 million for Quantification Settlement Agreement Joint Powers Authority Environmental. (Action)
Director Dailey moved, Director Wornham seconded and the item carried unanimously.
11. CLOSED SESSIONS:
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11-A CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(b) - Three Cases
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11-B 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
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Mr. Hentschke announced that the two potential litigation items relating to the local entity and IID disputes needed a motion to authorize the General Counsel in consultation with the General Manager to defend or initiate arbitration by all appropriate means.
Director Loveland moved, Director Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hentschke announced no further closed session was necessary.
12. SPECIAL REPORTS
12-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – Ms. Stapleton announced flyers would be distributed on the AB1234 Ethics training for staff and Board members.
12-B GENERAL COUNSEL’S REPORT – No report was given.
12-C ACWA-JPIA REPORT – Director Knutson announced the risk assessment for the Water Authority had occurred on May 3, 2006 and the reports were glowing. No formal recommendations were made by the risk assessors. He stated workman’s compensation rates would be reduced by 10% as of July 1, 2006.
12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey provided the SANDAG report.
SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee –
No report was given.
12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – Directors – Chairman Bond reviewed the meetings he had attended during the past month.
13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Bond adjourned the meeting at 4:45 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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