MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

April 26, 2007

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Lewinger called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chairs Muir and Saunders, Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Dailey, Lewis, Linden, McMillan, Parker, and Steiner. Committee members absent were Directors Martin and Watton. Also present were Directors Bond, Ferguson, Hilliker, Johnson, Morrison, Petty, Price, Rogers, Smith, 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 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 and Yamada, and Principal Water Resources Specialist Friehauf.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Lewinger reviewed items related to the Committee.

• April 20, 2007 was the due date for proposal submittal for the Local Investigative Study Assistance Program for conjunctive use projects.
• Five proposals were received for SB1765, two individual and three joint, submitted by member agencies for $3.1 million.
• Director Arant served on the proposal review committee. He would meet with staff and member agency staff to evaluate the proposals and return to the Committee in June with the recommendations for funding.
• EIR-EIS for the Carryover Storage Project would be released for public review the first week of July. The Committee would hold two public hearings, one in Lakeside and one in Valley Center, during August. Volunteers from the Committee would be needed to make a quorum. No specific dates had been scheduled.
• Recognized the Otay Water District received the 2007 WateReuse Agency of the Year-Large award from the California section of the WateReuse Association.
• Last month at the Imported Water Committee, staff reported on MWD’s long-range supply planning. This month staff would report on MWD’s 2007 water supply outlook and Board members would hear that water supply conditions would cause MWD to take water from its storage accounts to meet estimated demands. This reaction would initiate the Water Authority’s Drought Management Plan.
• The Committee would receive monthly reports starting in May, from staff on the status of the Drought Plan and water supply conditions.
• Drought Management would be a standing item on the Water Planning Agenda beginning in May of 2007.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no Director's comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Amend Funding and service agreements of related actions necessary to construct two large diameter test production wells in the Mission Groundwater Basin, and increase the budget for the Oceanside Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project by $487,000.

Staff recommendation: Authorize an amendment to existing agreement with the city of Oceanside, which provides for the reimbursement of costs for this portion of the Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project by $1,378,300 to amount not-to-exceed $1,835,500 an increase of $457,200.

Amend Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., by $1,045,611 from $3,255,931 to an amount not-to-exceed $4,301,542 to complete this phase of the Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Urban Water Management Plan
1-A Public Hearing on Urban Water Management Plan

Chair Lewinger called for speakers from the public to address the board, there were none. Chair Lewinger closed the Public Hearing at 9:15 a.m.

1-B Adoption of the Water Authority’s Updated 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.

Staff recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the Water Authority’s Updated 2005 Plan and submit the Updated 2005 Plan to the State of California in order to comply with the Urban Water Management Planning Act of the California Water code.

Ms. Friehauf reported on public comments received previously. The committee directed staff to prepare proposed revisions that would address comments received from the Valley Center Municipal Water District and return to the Formal Board for approval at its 3 p.m. meeting.

The committee took no further action.

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation by California Avocado Commission

Ken Roth, chair of the Southern California Agricultural Water Team presented to the Board an overview of the Commission, its responsibilities and concerns of the avocado growers in the Water Authority service area.

2. Water Resources Report

The Water Resources Report was received and filed.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Water Planning Committee, Chair Lewinger adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Tu called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 10:17 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Tu, Vice Chairs Morrison and Williams and Directors Arant, Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Hilliker, Muir, Steiner, Thompson, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Directors Quist and Watton. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Ferguson, Hogan, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, McMillan, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Rogers, Saunders, and Smith. 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 Public Affairs Jacoby, and Director of Water Resources Weinberg.

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 Tu announced that the winning science projects were on display in the foyer. She also stated that the students would be introduced during the board meeting.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no Directors' comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Conservation
1-A Conservation Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on addition of two new staff positions to the Water Resources Department FY 2007 Budget to implement the Landscape Conservation Program.

Director Muir reported that the Ad Hoc Committee had agreed to hire a project manager, but was unable to take action on the second staff position. He reported that the committee decided that after the project manager was on board for awhile, the Committee would determine if the second position was warranted by reviewing the staff needs at that time. He reported that the Committee would meet in May to discuss the blueprint, which would be presented in May.

Director of Water Resources Weinberg reviewed a flow chart distributed to the Board. He stated staff would review the strategic plan and would come back in May.

Chair Steiner stated that General Manager Stapleton was currently reformatting the organization. She stated that the second position would be part of the reformatting process.

1-B Recommendation from the Board Conservation Ad Hoc Committee to add a Landscape Project Manager (Principal Water Resources Specialist) to the fiscal year 2006-2007 operating budget for implementation of landscape conservation programs.

Conservation Ad Hoc Committee recommendation: Approve the addition of a Landscape Project Manager (Principal Water Resources Specialist) to fiscal year 2006-2007 Water Resources Department operating budget for implementation of landscape conservation.

Director Bond moved, Director Wornham seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the addition of a Landscape Project Manager (Principal Water Resources Specialist) to fiscal year 2006-2007 Water Resources Department operating budget for implementation of landscape conservation.

1-C Conservation Program Update from July 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.

Chair Tu stated this item was for information only.

2. Legislative issues
2-A Report by Carpi and Clay

Legislative Advocate Ben Clay reported on issues in Sacramento, and Legislative Advocate Ken Carpi reported on issues in Washington, D. C.

2-B Adopt positions of: Support, if Amended, on AB 224 (Wolk); Support on AB 1260 (Caballero); Support on AB 1481 (De La Torre); Support on SB 699 (Ducheny); Support on SB 862 (Kuehl); Support on HR 1803 (Hunter); Oppose on AB 503 (Swanson); and Oppose, Unless Amended, on SB 201 (Flores)

Director Muir moved, Director Croucher seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

2-C Adopt Water Authority priorities and principles for 2008 water bond.

Staff recommendation: Adopt the proposed list of priority projects and policy principles for a 2008 water bond.

Director Muir moved, Director Croucher seconded and the motion carried to adopt the proposed list of priority projects and policy principles for a 2008 water bond with the addition of “c. Facilities required for Water Authority member agencies to accept and distribute desalinated water” under Water Authority Priorities, number 5, Desalination.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Status report on legislation and legislative positions.

2. Water Conservation Garden report.

3. Outreach activities for the month of March 2007.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee, Chair Tu adjourned the meeting at 10:59 a.m.

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Ferguson called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 11:05 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Bowersox, Directors Barrett, Brammell, Hogan, Knutson, Morrison, Petty, Pocklington, Rogers, Smith, Thompson and Tu. Absent Committee member was Vice-Chair Johnson. Other Board members present were Directors Arant, Bond, Croucher, Dailey, Hilliker, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, McMillan, Muir, Parker, Price, 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, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Engineering Economides, Director of Operations and Maintenance 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
1. Chair Ferguson reminded the Committee members of the May 30th E&O tour.

2. Chair Ferguson asked Engineering Director Economides for updates on two recent project incidents.

Mr. Economides reported that the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant construction was about 2/3 completed. On April 19, 2007, a contractor hit a Vallecitos Water District pipeline causing an eight-hour shutdown for repairs, after which service was restored to the 15 residents affected.

The second incident Mr. Economides reported was a worker injury on April 24, just after midnight, in the central shaft of the San Vicente Pipeline. The worker was taken to the hospital where X-rays showed broken ribs and possible broken vertebrae. The worker remained hospitalized but was not considered to be in serious condition. The hospital stay had surpassed 24 hours and a Cal/OSHA report would be filed.

3. Chair Ferguson announced there would be a Special E&O Committee meeting in May after the ACWA Conference. At that time, the Committee would receive a briefing on the San Vicente Pipeline differing site condition. Date and time of the meeting would be provided later.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no Directors' comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Amend professional services contract with Co’s Traffic Control, Inc. for as-needed traffic control services.

Staff recommendation: Approve amendment one to the professional services contract with Co’s Traffic Control, Inc., dated July 5, 2006, for as- needed traffic control services through June 30, 2008, increasing the contract to a total not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.

2. Professional Services Contract for “Or-Equal” Product Evaluations.

Staff recommendation: Award a professional services contract to Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., to outsource as-needed product evaluation services for the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, or for a period of three years, whichever occurs first.

3. Notice of Completion for Pipeline 5 Carbon Fiber repair project.

Staff recommendation: Accept the project as complete, record the Notice of Completion, and release funds held in retention to Fibrwrap Construction, Inc., following the expiration of the notice of completion period.

4. Final Change Order for Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control/Hydroelectric Facility Project.

Staff recommendation: Approve Change Order 17 to Archer Western’s construction contract for a credit to the Water Authority of $122,000 resulting in a final contract cost of $20,803,322.

Director Knutson moved, Director Barrett seconded and the motion to accept the Consent Calendar passed unanimously.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Construction contract for the relining of Pipeline 4 from Paint Mountain to
Del Dios Highway.

Staff recommendation: Award a construction contract to James W. Fowler Company for $14,335,000 for the relining of Pipeline 4 from Paint Mountain to Del Dios Highway.

Mr. Economides updated the Committee about progress of the overall Relining Program.

Engineer Whitaker presented details of the scope of work for this construction contract, the history of the bid process, and award to the James W. Fowler Company.

Director Knutson moved, Director Smith seconded and the motion to accept the staff recommendation passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

1. Status report on removal of encroachments: Posthill Road houses.

Right of Way Supervisor Brierton presented a status report about the successful removal of two houses on Posthill Road that had encroached on the Water Authority's La Mesa Sweetwater Pipeline right of way.

2. Presentation on annual Aqueduct Operating Plan.

Sr. Engineer Galleher presented the Annual Aqueduct Operating Plan Report for aqueduct deliveries.

At 11:27 a.m. the Committee went into Closed Session.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Mission Trails Flow Regulatory Structure
APN 371-010-15
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Bill Rose, Bill Busch, Michael Flanagan
Negotiating Parties: San Diego Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

The Committee was reopened to the public at 11:34 a.m. General Counsel Hentschke announced that there were no reportable actions from the Closed Session.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 11:35 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Wornham called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Wornham, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Johnson, Lewis, Petty, Pocklington, Saunders*, Smith, Thompson** and Williams. Committee member absent was Director Quist. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bowersox, Brammell, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Muir, Parker, Rogers, Steiner 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 General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Manager Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Finance/Treasurer Brust, Director of Administrative Services Young, and Director of Human Resources Glover.

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.

** Director Saunders arrived at 1:02 p.m.

CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Wornham reported that a special Board meeting was held on April 12th during which the Board concluded the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment process and selected the preferred alternative in terms of reliability and cost for the region. He stated that staff was directed at that time to prepare the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Recommended Budget based upon the “Revised Baseline Alternative”. Chair Wornham also reported that a presentation was made at the special Board meeting on April 12th by the Action Learning Team on the Investor Relations Marketing Plan. He reminded the Board that Special Administrative and Finance Committee meetings are scheduled for June 7th and 14th at 1:30 p.m. to review the General Manager’s Recommended Budget.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no comments from Directors.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Treasurer’s report.

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

Director Johnson moved, Director Price seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.

** Director Thompson arrived at 1:04 p.m.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION
There were no action/discussion items.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Board of Directors’ first quarter 2007 payments and attendance.

2. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.

3. Board Calendar.

Director Petty requested that a year-to-date budget figure be added next to the actual revenues/expenditures column on the Budget Status Report. Chair Wornham commented that Director Bond had also made this same request and staff is reformatting the report to include this information.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Paul Lanspery, Karen Brust, Matt Brown, Tim Clement, Malcolm Glover, Bill Rose
Employee Organization: California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union Local 911

The Committee went into closed session at 1:07 p.m. The Committee reconvened at 1:50 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that there were no reportable actions taken on the closed session item.

Director Lewinger commented that Best Management Practices 11 was coming up for vote in June. He stated that it would impact all member agencies’ ability to set rates. His agency is opposed and will be voting no.

V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Wornham adjourned the meeting at 1:52 p.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Croucher called the Imported Water Committee to order at 2:00 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Brammell, Ferguson, Johnson, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Parker, Price, Rogers, Steiner, and Tu. Directors McMillan and Martin were absent. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Bond, Bowersox, Dailey, Hilliker, Hogan, Lewis, Muir, Petty, Pocklington, Smith, Thompson, Watton, 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 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 Croucher discussed how the possible State Water Project pump shutdown and the latest snow survey information could affect the Southern California water supply. He also reviewed the committee meeting agenda.

4-B Directors’ comments.

There were no Director’s comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the consent calendar.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. MWD Issues and Activities update.
1-A Update of 2007 Metropolitan Water District supply assessment.

Mr. Cushman gave a detailed presentation on MWD’s water supply, discussing the current conditions on the Colorado River basin, throughout California and locally. He said that within the MWD service territory, most areas were below 25% of normal rainfall. He reviewed MWD’s current supply and demand projections and its plan to meet demands. He said that the Water Authority was activating its Drought Management Plan and discussed the plan’s components.

** Director McMillan arrived.

Directors discussed the importance of the information presented and the need to share it with other agencies. Chair Croucher suggested and Dennis Cushman agreed that the presentation would be available to interested member agency boards.

1-B MWD Delegates report.

Director Bond said that he successfully advocated for an item to be placed on the MWD board agenda to develop a board policy on recreation facility spending.

The committee went into closed session at 3:00 p.m.

2. Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(a)
i. IID Water Transfer Contract Arbitration
ii. CDEM, et al. v. United States, et al.; US Court of Appeals Docket No. 06-16345
iii. Protect Our Water and Environmental Rights, Jimmie Abatti, et al. v. IID, et al.; Case No. ICSC No. ECU03248
iv. Coachella Canal Lining Contract Arbitration
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(c) – One case

The Committee reconvened at 3:28 p.m. General Counsel Hentschke stated that there were no reportable actions taken on the closed session items.

3. Participation in MWD Water Management Program Incentive Contracts.

MWD Working Group Recommendation: Enter into LRP, CCP, and SDP contracts, reserving the Water Authority’s positions and subject to the limitations and reservations contained in this and related board memoranda.

This item was moved to the Formal Board agenda.

4. Colorado River Programs
4-A Colorado River Report
4-B Status of the QSA JPA water transfer environmental mitigation program.
4-C Colorado River Program Quarterly report.

Chair Croucher stated that these items were for informational purposes and were available in the board packet for review.

III. INFORMATION

The following information items were noted and filed:

1. Update on Groundwater Conjunctive Use project.

2. Superior Court ruling regarding State Water Project operations.

3. Bay Delta quarterly update.

4. Imported Water activities report.

Chair Croucher stated that these items were for informational purposes and were available in the board packet for review.

IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair Croucher adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Steiner called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. She announced the agenda items would be taken out of order and the meeting would begin with item 7-A. She encouraged the Board members to look at the displays in the lobby.

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

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

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

3-A Report on proxies received.

Director Lewis had the proxy vote for Director Martin, and Director Arant had the proxy vote for Director Quist.

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Muir moved, Director Petty seconded and the motion carried for a total of 100% of the vote to approve the
minutes of the Special Board of Directors’ meeting of March 8, 2007, and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of March 22, 2007.

6. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD’S JURISDICTION There were no members of the public that spoke.

7. PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS

7-A Presentation of Science Fair award winners.

Chair Steiner introduced all of the award winners who then provided a brief
description of their projects.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair’s Report – Chair Steiner. Chair Steiner announced that Director Muir had been added to the Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee and Director Rogers had been added to the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment Ad Hoc Committee. She stated Director Martin served on both of these committees and would be leaving the Water Authority. She announced she met with Stella Mendoza from the Imperial Irrigation District and stated she would be meeting with her again in the next week. She stated she would be pulling items 9-2 and 9-12 from the agenda for discussion, and that item 9-12 would be addressed first.

Engineering and Operations Committee. Director Ferguson announced all items had passed in Committee.

Administrative and Finance Committee. Director Wornham announced the Treasurer’s report had been received and filed.

Imported Water Committee. Director Croucher reviewed the Committee meeting.

Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee. Director Tu announced all items had passed in Committee.

Water Planning Committee. Director Lewinger reviewed the committee meeting and stated no action had been taken on item 9-2 which had been pulled for discussion, but first discussion needed to happen on item 9-12.

Chair Steiner pulled item 9-12 and reviewed the background.

9-12. Participation in MWD Water Management Program Incentive Contracts.

The Board authorized entering into LRP, CCP and SDP contracts, reserving the Water Authority’s positions and subject to the limitations and reservations contained in this and related board memoranda.

Director Bond moved, Director Wornham seconded and the motion carried at
100% of the vote to approve item 9-12.

Chair Steiner pulled item 9-2. Director Lewinger provided the background on this item.

9-2 . Adoption of the Water Authority’s Updated 2005 Urban Water Management
Plan.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2007-07 approving the Updated 2005 Urban Water Management Plan, with amendments as stated on the errata sheets distributed by staff responding to issues raised during the public hearing, and authorized the submission of the updated 2005 plan to the State of California in order to comply with the Urban Water Management Planning Act of the California Water Code.

Director Muir moved, Director Croucher seconded and the motion carried at 100% of the vote.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Barrett moved, Director Ferguson seconded, and the motion carried at 100% of the vote, to approve the Consent Calendar. Abstentions and those voting no were listed under the item.

10. ACTION / DISCUSSION

10-A Approve adjustments to compensation for General Manager and General Counsel.

There was no action taken on this item.

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

General Counsel Hentschke announced there was no need for a Closed Session if the Board adopted a motion on item 11-A to authorize the General Manager to execute a real estate purchase contract subject to the instructions given by the Committee in Closed Session.

Mission Trails Flow Regulatory Structure APN 371-010-15
The Board authorized the General Manager to execute a real property acquisition agreement subject to the instructions given by the Engineering and Operations Committee in closed session.

Director Arant moved, Director Pocklington seconded, and the motion carried
at 100% of the vote.

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – No report was given.

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

12-C ACWA-JPIA REPORT – Director Linden announced the Water Authority would review its insurance programs to ensure the appropriate coverage at the best possible price. He stated he would be attending the ACWA JPIA conference.

12-D SANDAG REPORT – Director Dailey announced that more signs would
be appearing on the highways stating how many minutes it would take to arrive to
certain destinations. She stated this program is part of the 511 traffic service,
and there is a new Fast Track toll beginning on May 1, 2007. She stated if you
don’t use the Fast Track frequently enough a flat fee would be charged. She
announced Bike to Work Day is May 18, 2007, and the Lake Hodges bicycle and
pedestrian bridge received funding.

SANDAG Subcommittee: Borders/Regional Planning Committee – Director Williams stated there was discussion regarding closing the pedestrian bridge over the border due to security reasons.

12-E AB 1234 COMPLIANCE REPORTS – Chair Steiner announced she
attended the Water Conservation Garden event that Tim Brick had attended. She
stated the goal is to encourage Metropolitan Water District to become a party at
the garden. Directors Wornham, McMillan, Lewinger, Lewis, Pocklington, Muir,
Thompson, and Dailey all provided detailed verbal reports on this event.
Directors Lewis reported on the Council of Water Utilities meeting that
addressed CalPERS. Director Dailey reported on the Water Association dinner.

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

Director Arant introduced the General Manager of the Rincon del Diablo Water District, Mr. Mitch Dion.

14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Steiner adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

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Fern M. Steiner
Chair

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Mark W. Watton
Secretary

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Doria F. Lore, Clerk of the Board

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