MINUTES OF THE FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

March 26, 2009

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Arant called the Engineering and Operations Committee to order at 9:01 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Arant, Vice Chairs Johnson and Smith, Directors Barrett, Ferguson, Hogan, Jungreis, Knutson, McIntosh, Pocklington, Saunders and Wornham. Directors Bowersox and Morrison were absent. Also present were Directors Bond, Dailey, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Petty, Price, Saxod, Wight, and K. Williams. 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 General Manager Cushman, Director of Engineering Stift, Director of Operations and Maintenance Eaton, Acting Director of Right of Way Busch, O&M Manager Wegand, Engineer P.E. Wallace, Senior Engineer Kavanagh, Senior Right of Way Agent Flanagan, O&M Manager Suydam, and Engineer P.E. Shepard.

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 Arant introduced the newest member of the Committee representing Camp Pendleton, Jeremy Jungreis.

4-A 2009 Engineering and Operations Tour

Chair Arant reminded the Committee and Board of the Annual Engineering & Operations Tour scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009.

4-B Engineering and Operations Committee’s Draft Goals for 2009 and 2010.

Chair Arant referred to the Engineering and Operations Draft Goals for 2009 and 2010 in the board packet, reviewed important points, and Mr. Belock provided an overview of the goals for the Committee. The Committee reviewed the goals and Chair Arant stated the goals would be brought back to the Committee at the April 23, 2009 Board meeting for adoption.

4-C Final cost for Pipeline 4 repair near Moosa Canyon.

Mr. Shepard, the project manager for the Emergency Repair at the Moosa Canyon site gave a brief update on the final construction cost for the repair.

4-D Directors’ comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Professional services contract with Baker Electric, Inc. for annual
electrical preventative maintenance inspection, testing, on-call and
emergency repair services.

Staff recommendation: Award a two-year professional services
contract (with optional third year) to Baker Electric, Inc. for an
amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for annual electrical preventative
maintenance inspection, testing, on-call and emergency repair
services.

2. Professional services contracts for as-needed control system and
electrical services.

Staff recommendation: Award two separate three-year professional
services contracts in the amount of $300,000 to DLT&V Systems Engineering, and Black and Veatch for a not-to-exceed total of
$600,000 to provide as-needed control system and electrical
services.

3. Professional services contracts for Board of Senior Consultants for
the ESP San Vicente Dam Raise project.

Staff recommendation: Award professional services contracts to
each of the following individuals, to serve on the Board of Senior
Consultants, to support the construction phase of the San Vicente
Dam Raise project.
• Mr. Erik B. Kollgaard in the amount of $49,500 to serve as chair.
• Mr. Louis L. Mace in the amount of $35,000 to serve as constructability expert.
• Mr. Gary R. Mass in the amount of $30,000 to serve as roller compacted concrete mix design and materials expert.
• Mr. Darrel Zimbelman in the amount of $35,000 to serve as operations and maintenance expert.
• Mr. Allen L. O’Neill in the amount of $49,500 to serve as geotechnical expert.

4. Professional services contract for as-needed right of way
acquisition services.

Staff recommendation: Award a three-year, as-needed professional
services contract in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 to Overland
Pacific & Cutler Inc., to provide right of way acquisition services
for anticipated capital improvement and operating projects in fiscal
years 2009 through 2011.

5. Construction contract to D&L Wheeler Enterprises for the Twin
Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant project.

Staff recommendation: Award a construction contract to D&L
Wheeler Enterprises in the amount of $64,250 for road repairs on
North Twin Oaks Valley Road for the Twin Oaks Valley Water
Treatment Plant project.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

There were no Action/Discussion Items.

III. INFORMATION

1. Presentation on Aqueduct Shutdown Operations.

Mr. Eaton gave a presentation providing an overview and information regarding planning, implementing and coordinating aqueduct shutdowns.

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 9:24 a.m.

WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair Saunders called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Committee members present were Chair Saunders, Vice Chairs Ferguson and Petty, and Directors Barrett, Dailey, Lewinger, Linden, Martin, McMillan, Steiner, and Watton. Committee members absent were Directors Lewis, Muir, and Parker. Also present were Directors Arrant, Bond, Hilliker, Hogan, Jungreis, Johnson, McIntosh, McMillan, Pocklington, Price, Saxod, Smith, Tu, 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, MWD Program Chief Chen, and Principal Water Resources Specialist Stadler.

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

4-A Water Planning Committee’s Draft Goals for 2009 and 2010.

Chair Saunders noted that the draft Water Planning Committee Goals would be brought before the Board at the April 23, 2009 meeting for final approval.

Chair Saunders announced that the Vallecitos Water District was named "2008 Recycled Water Agency of the Year" (medium sized agency) at the WateReuse Association's 2009 California Section Annual Conference on March 23. Vallecitos owns and operates the Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility that recently underwent a $23.5 million upgrade to improve efficiency and increase capacity. Meadowlark was a major part of North County recycling. Recycled water produced by Vallecitos was reused by both Carlsbad and Olvenhain. Chair Saunders offered congratulations to Committee Vice Chair Ferguson and the Vallecitos Water District on this award.

Earlier this month the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board held a workshop on Water Recycling, and the new State Water Board policy on water recycling. Water Resources Manager Roy participated on a panel presentation to the Regional Board on the importance of recycling. The workshop was well attended and the Regional Board was supportive. The Water Authority and its member agencies need the Regional Board to be a partner in recycling to reach the goals in the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Water Authority and member agencies staff were scheduled to meet with Regional Board staff to discuss moving forward on recycling and the regulatory goals of the Regional Board.

DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

There were no Director’s comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

There were no items on the Consent Calendar.

ACTION/DISCUSSION

Chair Saunders took Action Item #2 out of order.
2. Integrated regional water management agreement with Tri-County partners.

Staff recommendation: Approve the Tri-County Memorandum of Understanding for Integrated Regional Water Management planning and funding.

Mr. Stadler provided background information on the integrated regional water management agreement with Tri-County partners.

Director Lewinger moved to adopt the staff recommendation to approve the Tri-County Memorandum of Understanding for Integrated Regional Water Management planning and funding, Director Ferguson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

1. Drought Management Planning.
. 1-A Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s 2009
Water Supply update.

Ms. Chen informed the Board of the developing conditions that would affect the Water Authority’s supply reliability.

1-B Drought Management Plan Implementation Report.

Mr. Yamada provided a status report on the current water supply and demand conditions and implementation of the Water Authority’s Drought Management Plan.

1-C Notification to the San Diego County Water Authority Member Agencies of a Regional Drought Response Level 2 “Drought Alert” Condition.

Staff recommendation: Approve notification of a Drought Response Level 2 condition, contingent on Metropolitan

Water District of Southern California notifying its member agencies of Municipal & Industrial cutbacks starting in July 2009.

Alternative: Defer Water Authority notification of a Level 2 condition until after Metropolitan’s Water District of Southern California Board takes action to notify its member agencies of an M&I supply allocation.

Mr. Weinberg summarized the seriousness of supply conditions, the Level 2 Drought Alert, a summary of model ordinance mandatory level 2 restrictions, and the sequence of upcoming events.

Director Barrett moved to approve the alternative staff recommendation to defer Water Authority notification of a Level 2 condition until after Metropolitan’s Water District of Southern California Board takes action to notify its member agencies of an M&I supply allocation. Director Steiner seconded and the motion passed. Directors Ferguson, Petty, and Linden voted no.

III. INFORMATION

1. Water Resources Report.

Water Resources Report was received and filed.

Chair Saunders directed Mr. Hentschke to take the Water Planning Committee into Closed Session at 11:00 a.m.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Placer County Water Agency - water for short-term transfer
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of Placer County Water Agency
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: South Feather Water and Power Agency - approximately 10,000 acre feet of stored water
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of South Feather Water and Power Agency
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: Sutter Extension Water District - approximately 10,000 acre feet for short-term water
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of Sutter Extension Water District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code §54956.8
Property: South Sutter Water District - approximately 10,000 acre feet for short-term water
Agency Negotiators: Daniel Hentschke, Dennis Cushman
Negotiating Parties: Designated representatives of South Sutter Water District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition

The Water Planning Committee reconvened at 11:40 a.m., Mr. Hentschke stated that at that time no action was taken.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Water Planning Committee, Chair Saunders adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair K. Williams called the Administrative and Finance Committee meeting to order at 11:55 a.m. Committee members present were Chair K. Williams, Vice Chairs Hogan and Price, Directors Bond, Hilliker, Pocklington, Smith, Steiner, Wight, H. Williams, and Wornham. Committee members absent were Directors Bowersox, Dion, and Lewis. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Croucher, Dailey, Ferguson, Jungreis*, Knutson, Lewinger, Martin, McIntosh, Muir*, Petty, Saunders, Saxod, Tu, 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 Counsel Hentschke, Deputy General Managers Lanspery and Belock, Director of Finance/Treasurer Sandler, Director of Administrative Services Young, Controller Wade, and Senior Human Resource Analyst Tim Clement. Also present was the Water Authority’s financial advisor Richard Morales of Wedbush Morgan.

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 Williams announced the draft Administrative and Finance Committee Goals for 2009 and 2010 were located on page 65 of the board packet. He also stated goal #1 had been revised and that the goals were consistent with the Strategic Plan. Chair Williams requested input on the goals and stated the Board would vote on them at the April 23, 2009 Board meeting.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENT

There were no Director’s comments.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Financial Markets.
1-A Presentation on financial market update.

1-B Amendment to the Liquidity Agreement between the Water Authority and Bayersiche Landesbank for the Series 1 Commercial Paper Notes.
Staff recommendation: Authorize the Finance Director to execute an amendment to the Liquidity Agreement between the Water Authority and BLB for Series 1 Commercial Paper Notes, and take all other actions necessary in connection therewith, including execution of amendments to Issuing and Paying Agent Agreements.

Mr. Sandler gave a thorough update to the Board on the short-term and long-term debt markets, the financial status of Bayersiche Landesbank, the Water Authority’s Commercial Paper Program, and projected CIP funding needs.

*Director Muir joined the meeting.

After a brief discussion, Director Steiner moved, seconded by Director Pocklington and the motion passed unanimously to approve the staff recommendation. Director Wornham abstained from the vote.

2. Review bid results on the San Vicente foundation preparatory work.

*Director Jungreis joined the meeting.

Mr. Belock provided a brief update to the Board on the San Vicente Dam Raise project. Mr. Belock reviewed the bid results, explained the contract award process, and outlined the budget process and timeline. Mr. Belock stated the item would be discussed again at the April 23, 2009 Board Meeting.

Directors asked questions and made comments regarding this item.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. Controller’s report on monthly financial statements.
2. Board calendar.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no Closed Session items.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Administrative and Finance Committee, Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m.

IMPORTED WATER COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chair McMillan called the Imported Water Committee to order at 1:08 p.m. Committee members present were Chair McMillan, Vice Chairs Knutson and Tu, Directors Bond, Croucher, Lewinger, Martin, McIntosh, Petty, Price, Saxod, and Wight. Directors Linden and Parker were absent. Also present were Directors Arant, Barrett, Dailey, Ferguson, Hilliker, Hogan, Jungreis, Johnson, Lewis, Morrison, 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 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 McMillan discussed MWD’s increased State Water Project allocation to 833,275 af, the draft goals for the Imported Water Committee, and MWD’s budget workshop. He said that the All-American Canal lining project dedication was scheduled for April 30, 2009.

4-A Imported Water Committee’s Draft Goals for 2009 and 2010.

4-B Director’s comments.
There were no Director’s comments.

DIRECTOR'S 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-B Update on Metropolitan Water District’s 2009/10 Budget and proposed rates and charges.

Ms. Chen gave a presentation on MWD’s 2009/10 budget and proposed rates and charges. She stated the reduced sales due to limited water supplies was the most important factor for the increase in the MWD rates. Ms. Chen discussed MWD’s concept for a “Delta surcharge”, which would be used to highlight the primary cause of escalating rates – the pumping restrictions on the Delta. MWD proposed to place 72% of the Delta surcharge on the conveyance rate category, however the Water Authority’s position was a surcharge due to a supply problem should be applied only to the supply rate. She reviewed MWD’s four options for rate increase schedules. Ms. Chen stated that the MWD board would take action at the April meeting on the budget, rates and charges, and allocation level.

Director Lewinger commented on the options presented, stating that the delegates preferred option 4 which increased rates by 19.7% in September 2009, followed by a 21.5% increase in January 2010. He also discussed MWD’s efforts to cut costs in the budget.

Following the presentation, Directors asked questions and made comments on MWD’s budget and cost cutting, the need to notify the member agencies’ constituents about the rate increases, and the Delta surcharge.

Director Steiner gave an update on the Bay-Delta Ad Hoc Committee, stating the meetings were planned for May with key Bay-Delta legislators to discuss near-term solutions to conveyance issues.

1-A Metropolitan Water District’s Delegates report.

The Delegates’ comments were given during the prior discussion.

2. Colorado River Programs.
2-A Colorado River Board representative’s report.

Director Knutson stated the Colorado River basin had 1.5 million af more in storage than last year at this same time. He discussed the Binational Process the Water Authority was participating in along with the International Boundary and Water Commission, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the seven basin states. He stated the goals of the process were to develop water supply projects in Mexico or United States that benefitted both nations, develop shortage guidelines for Mexico, and allow Mexico to participate in an intentionally created surplus program on Lake Mead.

III. INFORMATION

The following information item was noted and filed:

1. Metropolitan Water District Program report.

IV. CLOSED SESSION

There were no closed session items.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Imported Water Committee, Chair McMillan adjourned the meeting at 2:14 p.m.

LEGISLATION, CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Dailey called the Legislation, Conservation and Outreach Committee to order at 2:20 p.m. Committee members present were Chair Dailey, Vice Chairs Morrison and Saxod, Directors Croucher, Johnson, Hilliker, Jungreis, Muir, Tu, Watton, H. Williams, and K. Williams. Committee members absent were Directors Arant and Dion. Also present were Directors Barrett, Bond, Ferguson, Hogan, Knutson, Lewis, Martin, McIntosh, McMillan, Petty, Pocklington, Price, Saunders, Smith, Steiner, Wight, 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 General Manager Cushman, Director of Public Affairs Foster, Water Conservation Program Executive Rose, Public Affairs Manager Vedder, and Government Affairs Manager Volberg.

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 Dailey reported that she and Directors Barrett and Johnson attended the February 2009 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Conference in Washington, D.C., and that the stimulus information packet prepared by staff was well-received. Chair Dailey announced the 2009 Water Conservation Summit would be held on June 2 at Cuyamaca College and the Water Conservation Garden. Chair Dailey reminded the Committee that the 2009/2010 LCO goals would be presented at the April committee meeting for final approval. Chair Dailey commended staff for a well-designed and informative annual report. Chair Dailey announced that Education Programs Supervisor Golakoff would present a children’s video to the committee in April. Chair Dailey thanked Chair Lewis and Directors Saxod, Lewinger, Bond, McMillan, Arant, Wornham, Steiner, and K. Williams for participating in Speakers Bureau presentations in March.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

Director Barrett reported that he attended the ACWA Conference in Washington, D.C., as a representative of the Metropolitan Water District. His working group, Sustainable Solutions, discussed California environmental concerns with the new chairwoman of the White House Environmental Quality Committee.

Director Johnson attended the ACWA Conference as a representative of the San Diego County Water Authority. He stated the California legislative delegation was positive and receptive.

Director Hilliker reported on the latest Conservation Action Committee (CAC) meeting. He stated the Tierrasanta Landscape Coalition has 10 of the 20 homeowner associations in Tierrasanta working together to implement water conservation solutions. A market research report on reclaimed water was presented at the CAC meeting.

I. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Professional services contract with Parallax Visual Communication to redevelop the Water Authority’s website and develop a website to support the implementation of the WaterSmart conservation brand.

Staff recommendation: Authorize General Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Parallax Visual Communication for professional services to redevelop the Water Authority’s website and develop a new website to support the implementation of the WaterSmart conservation brand for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and contract term of up to 36 months.

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

II. ACTION/DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Issues.

1-A Report by Carpi and Clay.

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

1-B Adopt positions of:
S. 22 (Bingaman) – Support
AB 804 (Hall) – Support
AB 1061 (Lieu) – Support
AB 1366 (Feuer) – Support
SB 407 (Padilla) – Support

Staff recommendation: Adopt positions of: Support on S.22 (Bingaman);
Support on AB 804 (Hall); Support on AB 1061 (Lieu); Support on AB 1366 (Feuer); Support on SB 407 (Padilla).

Director Muir moved, Director Saxod seconded, and the motion to support the staff recommendation passed unanimously.

2. Drought Management Communications.
2-A Regional Drought Management and Conservation Communications update.

Ms. Vedder presented an update on the status of the Conservation Communications outreach campaign.

2-B Presentation by Debra Farrow, Director of Finance, Sweetwater Authority, on drought conservation plans.

Ms. Farrow provided a presentation on Sweetwater Authority’s approach to partnering with its customers for drought conservation, and the process used in the development of its conservation water rate structure.

III. INFORMATION

The following items were received and filed:

1. SCOOP quarterly report.
2. Water Conservation Garden report.
3. Status report on legislation and legislative positions.
4. Government relations update.
5. Public Affairs outreach activities for the month of February 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, Chair Dailey adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m.

FORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the Formal Board of Directors’
meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

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

3. ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

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

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Knutson moved, Director Petty seconded and the motion carried for a total of 97.50% of the vote to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Directors’ meeting of February 12, 2009, and the Formal Board of Directors’ meeting of February 26, 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 Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Jim Bond, San Dieguito
Water District. Term expires December 21, 2014.
7-B Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Javier Saunders, City of San Diego. Term expires March 5, 2015.
7-C Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Fern Steiner, City of San Diego. Term expires March 5, 2015.
7-D Reappointment of Director. Reappointment of Yen Tu, City of San Diego. Term expires January 30, 2015.
7-E Appointment of Director. Jeremy Jungreis representing Camp Pendleton,
Marine Corp Base. Term expires January 12, 2014.

Directors Bond, Saunders, Steiner and Tu were reappointed to the Board. Director Jungreis was appointed the new representative of Camp Pendleton Marine Corp Base. Director Hilliker made a presentation on behalf of Assemblyman Joel Anderson honoring Director Steiner on her prior service as Chair of the SDCWA Board.

8. REPORTS BY CHAIRS

8-A Chair's Report- Chair Lewis announced the partnership with the Girl Scouts promoting water conservation. He stated Deputy General Manager Lanspery made an excellent presentation to the Carlsbad City Council.

8-B Report by Committee Chairs.

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

Water Planning Committee.  Director Saunders reviewed the committee meeting and announced the Committee voted to defer Water Authority notification of a Level 2 drought condition until after the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board takes action to notify its member agencies of an M&I supply allocation.

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

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

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

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

Director Steiner moved, Director Petty seconded, and the motion carried at 97.50% 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:

General Counsel Hentschke took the Board into Closed Session at 3:40 p.m. At 3:48 p.m. the Board came out of Closed Session. Mr. Hentschke announced the Board authorized the General Manager to execute an agreement with Placer County Water Agency.
He stated all other actions taken in Closed Session were not reportable.

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 SANDAG REPORT – Director Muir stated the meeting the prior month had been cancelled.
SANDAG BORDERS/REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Director Saxod reviewed the recent meeting and the issues related to the San Ysidro port of entry and the importance of expansion.
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 3:50 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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