MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

February 26, 2009

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Saunders called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Petty, and Directors Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Steiner, and Watton. Committee members absent were Vice Chair Ferguson, Directors Barrett, Daily, Muir, and Parker. Also present were Directors Arrant, Bond, Bowersox, Croucher, Dion, Hilliker, Hogan, McIntosh, Pocklington, Price, Saxod, Smith, Wight, H. Williams, K. Williams and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant Deputy Manager Cushman, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Water Resources Managers Yamada and Purcell, Principal Water Resources Specialist Friehauf and, Senior Water Resources Specialist Discar-Espe.

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 Saunders announced that the Water Authority had received its 404 Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District for the carryover storage portion of the San Vicente Dam raise project. This was the last and most important permit for the project. He congratulated staff and consultants that worked on the environmental permitting for the project.

Last month he reported on the Regional Water Quality Control Boards February 11 meeting that discussed the Marine Life Mitigation Plan for the Carlsbad Desalination project. That meeting was very well attended by member agency and Water Authority Directors and staff. All the water agencies spoke in support of the project. The Regional Board would have its final vote on accepting the Plan in April.

Chair Saunders noted that Vice Chairs Ferguson and Petty would be meeting with staff in early March to discuss developing a draft of the Water Planning Committee goals. The draft would be sent to the Committee in March for review and comments with final approval scheduled for April.

DIRECTORS COMMENT

There were no Directors' comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Resolution for the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Pipelines 3 and 4 Relining Project - Miramar Hill to State Route 52; adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approving the project; and authorizing Filing of a Notice of Determination.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-__ that:
a) Finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
b) Adopts the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration.
c) Adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
d) Approves the Project.
e) Authorizes filing a Notice of Determination

2. Agreement with Ramona Municipal Water District for Local Water Supply Development Program Incentives, and enter into agreement with the Ramona Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to award Local Resources Program Funding.

Staff recommendation: Approve an agreement for Local Water Supply Development Program incentives between the Water Authority and the Ramona Municipal Water District for its San Vicente Water Recycling Program and approve an agreement between the Water Authority, the Ramona Municipal Water District, and Metropolitan for Local Resource Program funding.

3 . Amend Contract between the San Diego County Water Authority and Bahman Sheikh, Water Recycling Consultant, in the amount of $50,000 for Recycled Water Site Supervisor Training Workshops.

Staff recommendation: Approve amending the contract between the San Diego County Water Authority and Bahman Sheikh, Water Recycling Consultant, in the amount of $50,000 for Recycled Water Site Supervisor Training Workshops.

Director Petty moved to approve the consent calendar, Director Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Drought Management Planning

1-A Initial Water Authority Member Agency Imported M&I Supply Allocation Percentages for 2009.

Staff recommendation: Adopt initial Water Authority member agency M&I supply allocation percentages for 2009.

Mr. Weinberg reviewed the M&I Allocation Methodology and the Initial 2009 M&I allocation percentages.

Director Lewinger moved to approve the M&I supply allocation percentages for 2009, Director Steiner seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

1-B Resolution approving the Updated Regional Interim Agricultural Water Program Reduction Plan.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-______ approving the Updated Regional IAWP Reduction Plan.

Ms. Friehauf provided background information on the Updated Regional Interim Agricultural Water Program Reduction Plan.

Director Steiner moved to adopt the Resolution approving the Updated Regional IAWP Reduction Plan, Director Lewinger seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

1-C Drought Management Plan Implementation report.

Mr. Yamada provided a status report on comparisons of percent of normal snow equivalents, the Colorado River conditions, recent announcements from DWR, USBR and the 3-month extension granted for salmon BiOp. He reviewed the 5-year outlook key assumptions, 2009 cutback analysis (WSAP allocation methodology), primary considerations and the next steps.

2 . Authorize participation in Department of Water Resources 2009 Drought Water Bank Program for 10,000 acre-feet of dry-year transfer supplies.

Staff recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to acquire 10,000 acre-feet (af) from the State Drought Bank, make initial water supply deposit payments of $750,000 to the Department of Water Resources, and appropriate $2.8 million for acquisition costs.

Mr. Cushman reviewed the 2009 Drought Water Program, potential risks and costs associated with the staff recommendation.

Director Steiner moved to authorize participation in Department of Water Resources 2009 Drought Water Bank Program for 10,000 acre-feet of dry-year transfer supplies,
Director Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

3. Resolution approving Lakeside Water District’s proposed Erreca Annexation.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-__
a) Setting final terms and conditions and approving the concurrent annexation of Lakeside Water District’s proposed Erreca Annexation;
b) Authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement between Erreca Associates, Lakeside Water District, and the Water Authority to offset the increased demand resulting from annexation, and any future subdivision; and
c) Authorizing the General Manager to file a Notice of Determination as a Responsible Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Ms. Friehauf summarized the setting of final terms and conditions, Lakeside’s Erreca Annexation Offset Project, and the July 2008 Board Imposed Demand Offset Condition.

Director Lewinger moved to adopt the Resolution approving Lakeside Water District’s proposed Erreca Annexation, Director Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

III. INFORMATION

1. Development of a Board of Directors Policy for the Conveyance and exchange of local water supplies and a Board of Directors Policy for the Water Authority’s Purchase of Excess Local Supplies.

Mr. Weinberg provided a brief history of the Water Authority allowing exchanges, previous work on Board policies, current proposed policies being developed, collection of applicable revenue and the next steps.

2. Water Resources Report.

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 Saunders adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Vice Chair Saxod called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 10:35 a.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Saxod and Directors Arant, Croucher, Dion, Hilliker, Watton, H. Williams, and K. Williams. Committee members absent were Chair Dailey, Vice Chair Morrison, and Directors Johnson, Muir, and Tu. Also present were Directors Bond, Bowersox, Hogan, Knutson, Lewinger, Lewis, Linden, Martin, McIntosh, McMillan, Parker, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Saunders, Smith, and Wight. At the time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the votes. Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Lanspery and Belock, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Public Affairs Foster, Water Conservation Program Executive Rose, Public Affairs Manager Vedder, and Education Programs Supervisor Golakoff.

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

Vice Chair Saxod announced that a presentation on the education program would be provided to the Board. She encouraged Board members to make presentations on water supply and rate issues to community groups in which they are involved as part of the Water Authority’s 2009 Speakers’ Bureau. She stated staff would assist Directors in scheduling and making presentations to these groups. She urged Directors interested in Water Authority Speakers’ Bureau training to complete the sign-up form and provide it to Mr. Foster.

DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

Director Croucher reported that he was present at the Water Conservation Garden when it hosted the Cox Conservation Heroes Program launch.

Director Hilliker thanked Mr. Foster and Senior Engineer Rodgers for a good job at the Lakeside Expo.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.Amendment to professional services contract with Katz & Associates, Inc., for outreach, facilitation, and logistical support for Water Conservation Program efforts.

Staff recommendation:
a) Approve the initial $35,000 contract with Katz & Associates, Inc., previously executed by staff.
b) Authorize the General Manager to amend the contract with Katz & Associates, Inc., for outreach, facilitation, and logistical support in the amount of $215,000 for the Water Conservation Regional Stakeholder Process for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 with a contract term of 30 months.

2. Amendment to professional services contract with Civic Resources Group, LLC for the completion of Phase I of the WaterSmart Target System and ongoing system maintenance.

Staff recommendation:
a) Approve a $49,993 contract amendment with Civic Resources Group, LLC previously executed by staff in October, 2008.
b) Authorize the General Manager to execute an $85,000 amendment for a not-to-exceed amount of $328,993 to extend the term through June 30, 2010 in order to complete the implementation of Phase 1 of the WaterSmart Target System, ensure operational continuity, scope potential system enhancements, and provide member agencies drought assistance.

Director Croucher moved, Director Hilliker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.

ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Issues.

1-A Report by Carpi and Clay.

Legislative Advocate J. Clay reported on issues in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C.

1-B Adopt a position of Support on AB 28 (Jeffries).

Staff recommendation: Adopt a position of Support on AB 28 (Jeffries).

Director Hilliker moved, Director Dion seconded and the motion carried unanimously to adopt staff recommendation.

Director Lewinger stated there was an issue in Fallbrook regarding homeowners’ associations not approving conversions to artificial turf. He requested this item be brought back next month to see if this problem could be solved with legislation. Mr. Hentschke stated this item would be placed on the agenda for next month.

2. Drought Management Communications.

2-A Regional Drought Management and Conservation Communications update.

Public Affairs Manager Vedder provided a presentation on drought communication efforts, including advertising/outreach campaign status, community outreach, door hanger project, Girl Scout partnership, and Home Garden Show sponsorship.

2-B Presentation by Alex Ruiz, City of San Diego, on drought conservation plans.

Assistant Director of Water Alex Ruiz provided a presentation on the city of San Diego’s water shortage response, including shortage alternatives explored, behavior restrictions, pricing options, and allocation strategy; elements of allocation formula; variance/hardship process; possible allocation models; a sample impact of reductions to a resident with 25 HCF bi-monthly consumption; and frequently expressed concerns. Mr. Ruiz stated that implementation was planned for July 1, 2009

2-C Presentation on educational programs.

Mr. Foster introduced the education program update, including the program goals.

Mr. Golakoff continued the presentation by sharing education standards; school program organization including partnership programs, contracted programs, and in-house programs; newly completed resources; new Fleet Science Center exhibit under construction; 20-Gallon Challenge School promotion; community involvement; 2008 education programs summary; and additional support from member agencies and the Water Conservation Garden.

Water Conservation Garden Education Director Furry continued the presentation with the children’s programs at the Water Conservation Garden. Education Program Specialist Bohlander continued with the presentation, including the Water Authority Traveling Library Program, Merit Patch Program, and the San Diego Science Fair awards. Education Program Specialist Lopez continued with the presentation, including the Water-Wise Gardening workshops and third- and fifth-grade presentations.

Mr. Foster concluded the presentation with awards received by the Education Program.

Director Martin thanked staff for their work on the fifth-grade presentations, as he had seen they were aware of water supply.

Ms. Stapleton announced that the Splash Lab and all education materials would be displayed outside during lunch and Directors were encouraged to visit.

Vice Chair Saxod congratulated the education department.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:
1. Water Conservation Garden report.
2. Status report on legislation and legislative positions.
3. Government relations update.
4. Public Affairs outreach activities for the month of January 2009.

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, Vice Chair Saxod adjourned the meeting at 12:02 p.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair McMillan called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:10 p.m. Committee members present were Directors Bond, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McIntosh, Parker, Petty, Price, Saxod, and Wight. Directors Croucher and Tu were absent. Also present were Directors Arant, Bowersox, Dion, Hilliker, Hogan, Lewis, Muir, Pocklington, Saunders, Smith, Steiner, Watton, H. Williams, K. Williams, and Wornham. At that time, there was a quorum of the Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote. Staff present included General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Belock and Lanspery, Assistant General Manager Cushman, MWD Program Chief Chen, Colorado River Programs Director Razak, and others.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions to the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no members of the public who wished to address the Committee.

CHAIR'S REPORT

Chair McMillan stated that the State Water Project allocation would remain at 15 percent and discussed Judge Wanger’s three-month extension of the biological opinion to finish a new set of rules to protect endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, spring-run Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead. He said the action defers any potential impacts on the State Water Project allocation and could further affect the pumping operations on the Bay Delta.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENT

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 Metropolitan Water District’s Delegates report.

Ms. Chen gave an update on the MWD board’s budget workshop. She stated that the major MWD rate increases were due to increased supply costs and anticipated reduced sales related to Bay Delta issues. She said that $1.1 billion of the $1.5 billion operating budget was related to contractual agreements and costs, and that the O& M budget remained flat, which means that $17 million in operation increases would be absorbed in the O&M budget. She said that $40 million in potential cost-cutting measures were identified. Ms. Chen stated that feedback from the MWD board would be incorporated into the budget for another review in March, followed by board action in April.

Director Steiner discussed the delegates’ request to integrate the MWD budget with supply allocations, and potential decreases in spending. Directors commented on the need to look for additional cost savings in the budget.

Director Steiner gave an update on MWD’s efforts in the Bay Delta, stating that MWD was working with legislators to receive the Proposition 84 funding.

2. Colorado River Programs.

2-A Colorado River Board representative’s report.

Director Knutson stated that the Colorado River Board was seeking to augment the supply on the River. He said that the basin states were sending a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the development of a joint water supply study in the first step to implement augmentation strategies. He said that the Colorado River Board supported naming the Drop 2 Reservoir on the All American Canal to the Warren H. Brock Reservoir.

2-B All-American Canal Lining Project Human Safety Measures.

Colorado River Programs Ad Hoc Committee recommendation: Approve the following actions in response to the concerns raised on the All-American Canal human safety measures:

1. Submit the following human safety measures to the All-American Canal Coordinating Committee for field-testing and evaluation, and to Bureau of Reclamation for review and approval:
a. Additional buoy line design and locations.
b. Reflective or glow in the dark paint on existing warning signs and change of sign text to potentially stronger warning.
c. Reflective or glow in the dark paint at each existing ladder to improve ladder visibility.

2. Continue development and implementation of the All-American Canal Human Safety Educational Outreach Campaign; and

3. Perform field studies of lined canal segments to determine flow parameters, such as velocity and drag force.

Ms. Razak gave a presentation on the AACLP human safety measures, reviewing the recommendations from the aquatic safety expert, Dr. Fletemeyer, and the Colorado River Programs Ad Hoc Committee.

Director Watton commented on the Ad Hoc Committee’s meeting and endorsed the recommendations.

Members of the public, Dr. John Hunter and Ms. Laura Hunter addressed the Board.
Director Price made a motion, Director Saxod seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the Colorado River Programs Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations.

2-C Funding agreement for an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the Water Authority’s cost share of the first phase of a joint feasibility study and preliminary design of a binational seawater desalination plant located in Baja California, Mexico.

Staff recommendation: Enter into a funding agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Southern Nevada Water Authority, and Central Arizona Water Conservation District to conduct a joint feasibility study and preliminary design of a binational seawater desalination plant to be located in Baja California, Mexico. The Water Authority’s share for the first phase of the funding agreement would not exceed $30,000. The Water Authority would pay for succeeding phases of the study based upon a 30-percent cost share with the other agencies, or it could choose to opt out of the study.

Ms. Razak gave a presentation on the recommended study for a potential desalination project in Baja California, Mexico, in cooperation with three other agencies.

A member of the public, Corie Lopez of San Diego, addressed the committee.

Directors discussed the funding agreement and the Water Authority’s ability to opt-out from additional phases of the proposal, and the Water Authority’s share of water received from the project.

Director Knutson made a motion, Director Linden seconded, and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation.

III. INFORMATION

The following information items were noted and filed:
1. Metropolitan Water District Program report.
2. Update on Metropolitan Water District’s 2009 Integrated Resources Plan process.      

IV. CLOSED SESSION

The Committee went into closed session at 2:11 p.m.

1. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Government Code §54956.9(b)(1) – All American Canal Lining Project Air Quality Compliance Dispute

The Committee reconvened at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Hentschke stated that the Committee approved the mediated settlement and authorized the General Manager and General Counsel to execute the settlement agreement.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair McMillan adjourned the meeting at 2:32 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Williams called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 2:35 p.m. Committee members present were Chair K. Williams, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Bowersox, Dion, Hilliker, Lewis, Pocklington, Smith, Steiner, Wight, H. Williams, and Wornham. There were no committee members absent. Also present were Directors Arant, Knutson, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McIntosh, McMillan, Muir, Petty, Saunders, Saxod, and Tu. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only committee members participated in the vote.

Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Lanspery and Belock, Assistant General Manager Cushman, Director of Finance/Treasurer Sandler, Director of Administrative Services Young, Director of Human Resources Leone, Director of Water Resources Weinberg, Director of Public Affairs Foster, and Controller Wade.

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

There was no Chair’s report.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

There were no Director's Comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

2. Adopt ordinance amending section 2.00.060 of the Administrative Code regarding the Vice-Chairpersons of Standing Committees.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-02 an ordinance of the board of directors of the San Diego County Water Authority amending subdivision (c) of section 2.00.060 of the Administrative Code to authorize vice chairs of standing committees to serve two consecutive terms.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Completion of the Comprehensive Reliability and Cost Assessment process.
Staff recommendation: Direct staff to begin preparation of the fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Recommended Budget based upon the High Rate Scenario and to update the underlying assumptions as additional information becomes available.

Chair Williams stated the CRACA process would influence the next two year Budget and recognized Directors Knutson and staff for their efforts.

Director Knutson gave a presentation outlining the results of the January 8, 2009 Board Workshop to discuss the CRACA process and the subsequent work performed by the CRACA Ad-hoc Committee. The four main issues identified during the workshop were: the impact of MWD preferential rights, the impact of a delay in the Carlsbad desalination project, the impact of the 20-Gallon Challenge, and questions regarding the utilization of stored water. Following the workshop, the committee considered and discussed additional analysis relating to these four issues and developed a series of findings and recommendations resulting from the CRACA Lite process.

Director Knutson highlighted certain findings related to Water Supply Reliability, including the magnitude of potential supply cuts, the ability of the Board to influence the use of stored water and the purchase of dry-year transfers, the importance of continued execution of the QSA and the desalination project at Carlsbad, and the importance of ongoing multi-year planning. In terms of Water Costs/Rates Director Knutson identified the CRACA High/Low Rate forecasts as good bookends for planning purposes, as well as the importance of opportunistically managing CIP schedules.

Director Wornham moved the item and proposed modifications to staff’s recommendation as follows.

Staff recommendation: Direct staff to begin preparation of the fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Recommended Budget based upon the High Rate Scenario for budget development.

Revise and update as data becomes available:
Water sales/supply – Water Planning Committee
MWD rates and charges – Administrative and Finance Committee
Direct staff to bring back contract updates in March and a review of the possibility of obtaining more debt to move more projects ahead of schedule in April.

A lengthy discussion followed. Directors asked questions and staff provided answers.

Director Wornham moved, seconded by Director Dion, and the motion passed unanimously to approve Staff’s recommendation as modified.

2. Adopt Administrative Code amendment to modify the disciplinary appeals procedures.

Staff recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-03 an ordinance of the board of directors of the San Diego County Water Authority repealing section 2.16.040 and amending section 2.16.050 of the Administrative Code.

Ms. Leone gave a presentation that described types of discipline, the process for major discipline, the current and proposed Formal Hearing processes, concerns with the current process, and benefits of the proposed process.

Directors asked questions, committee members and staff provided answers. Directors Lewis, Petty, Price, and Wornham expressed support for the recommendation.

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

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation on Financial market update.

Due to time constraints, the presentation was deferred until the March meeting.

The following items were received and filed:
2. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.
3. Board calendar.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no closed session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

TThere being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 3:07 p.m.

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Arant called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 3:09 p.m. Committee members present were Vice Chair Smith, Directors Bowersox, Hogan, Knutson, McIntosh, Morrison, Pocklington, Saunders and Wornham. Vice Chair Johnson, Directors Barrett and Ferguson were absent. Other Board members present were Directors Bond, Croucher, Dion, Hilliker, Lewis, Linden, Martin, Parker, Petty, Price, Saxod, Steiner, Tu, Watton, Wight, H. Williams, K. Williams. Director McMillan arrived at 3:11 p.m. At that time, there was a quorum of the full Board and the meeting was conducted as a meeting of the Board; however, only Committee members participated in the vote.

Staff present was General Manager Stapleton, General Counsel Hentschke,
Deputy General Managers Belock and Lanspery, Director of Engineering Stift, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Acting Director of Right of Way Busch, and Engineer II Valenzuela.

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

Announcement of 2009 Engineering and Operations Tour.

Chair Arant announced that the Engineering and Operations Committee annual tour would take place on Thursday, April 16, 2009. The reservation form and preliminary itinerary were provided in the pick-up packet. The tour will visit four sites, the Lake Hodges Projects, Escondido Operations and Maintenance Facility for the SCADA system, a right-of-way encroachment site, and ending at the San Vicente Pipeline’s Central Shaft. He requested that everyone complete the reservation form and return it to Doria Lore, Clerk of the Board, no later than March 31, 2009.

Chair Arant also announced that there was a Special Engineering and Operations Committee Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room. The meeting would be a Committee-only workshop and discussions would include updates on the Lake Hodges and San Vicente Pipeline construction progress.

Mr. Eaton gave a brief update on the Pipeline 4 treated water emergency repair at Moosa Canyon.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

There were no Director’s Comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Professional services contracts for as-needed design review services.
Staff recommendation: Award three separate five-year
professional services contracts in the amount of $280,000 each to
Carollo Engineers, P.C.; Dudek; and Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for a
not-to-exceed total of $840,000, to provide as-needed design
review services for anticipated capital improvement projects.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

There were no Action/Discussion Items.

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation on Aqueduct Shutdown Operations.

This information item was continued to a future date.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Engineering and Operations Committee, Chair Arant adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING OF February 26, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.

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

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

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

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Petty moved, Director Saxod seconded and the motion carried for a total of 97.66% of the vote to approve the minutes of the SCOOP meeting of November 5, 2008, the Special Board of Directors’ meeting of January 8, 2009 and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of January 22, 2009.

6. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION

There were no members of the public that wished to speak.

7. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

7-A Retirement of Director. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-04 honoring Tom Brammell upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.
7-B Appointment of Director. Ralph McIntosh representing Ramona Municipal Water District. Term expires September 8, 2012.
7-C Retirement of Director. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-05 honoring Fred Thompson upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.
7-D Appointment of Director. Barbara Wight representing the city of San Diego. Term expires October 27, 2012.
7-E Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Michael T. Hogan, Santa Fe Irrigation District. Term expires December 13, 2014.
7-F Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Rua Petty, Rainbow Municipal Water District. Term expires February 14, 2015.
7-G Recognition of Kathy Marshall, employee of the second quarter.

Directors Brammell and Thompson were honored for their retirements. Directors McIntosh and Wight were introduced to the Board. Chair Lewis announced Directors Hogan and Petty were reappointed to the Board. Kathy Marshall was honored as employee of the second quarter.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair's Report- Chair Lewis announced the Delta Group met on February 4, 2009 and February 23, 2009. He reminded Board members to sign up for the upcoming Speaker’s Bureau training, and the upcoming Engineering and Operations tour.

8-B Report by Committee Chairs.

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

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

Imported Water Committee.  Director McMillan reviewed the committee meeting and the action taken.

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

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

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Petty moved, Director Muir seconded, and the motion carried at 97.66% of the vote to approve the consent calendar. Directors that voted no or abstained are noted under the item.

10. ACTION/DISCUSSION

There were no items under Action/Discussion.

11. CLOSED SESSIONS:

12. SPECIAL REPORTS

12-A GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT - Ms. Stapleton reminded the Board of the upcoming All American Canal Lining Dedication on April 30, 2009.

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

12-C SANDAG REPORT - Director Muir reported a summary of several meetings he had attended.

SANDAG BORDERS/REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE -

Director Saxod announced the meeting was scheduled for the next day and she would provide a report at the April meeting.

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

13. OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

14. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Lewis
adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.

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Claude A. Lewis
Chair

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Thomas V. Wornham
Secretary

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Doria F. Lore
Clerk of the Board

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