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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 6:00 p.m.

· CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

· PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Pocklington

· OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board
(Government Code 54954.3)

· CHAIR'S PRESENTATION

ACTION AGENDA

The following items on the Action Agenda call for discussion and action by the Board. All items are placed on the Agenda so that the Board may discuss and take action on the item if the Board is so inclined.

1. ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of March 24, 2004

3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

4. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of March 26, 2004)

A. Consideration of scholarship applications and selection of finalists/winners.
Recommendation: Provide a $1,000 scholarship to Marcos Sainz, a Sweetwater High School senior, and authorize staff to forward his application as a finalist in the CSDA competition.

B. Consideration of providing $480 to the Bonita Historical Society to reproduce and mount historical water system maps for a display about water and its importance in the South Bay.
Recommendation: Approve funding in the amount of $480 for historical maps featuring Sweetwater Authority's water system to be displayed at the museum from June 10 to July 31, 2004.

C. Consideration of a $1,000 Business "Arts Star" sponsorship for the Chula Vista Taste of the Arts by the Bay.
Recommendation: Decline the Authority's participation as a Taste of the Arts Festival sponsor.

D. Consideration of purchasing a sponsorship for the Chula Vista Historic Home Tour.
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a one-half page ad that reemphasizes Sweetwater Authority's historical ties to the community, at a cost of $250.

E. Review of 2004/2005 Communications Budget (Information Item).
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

5. FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of April 5, 2004)

A. Consideration of consultant contract amendments to complete the Joint Water Agency Natural Community Conservation Plan.
Recommendation: Approve additional funding of $75,504 from the 2004-05 Budget to complete the Joint Water Agency Natural Community Conservation Plan.

B. Evaluation of membership level in National City Chamber of Commerce.
Recommendation: Approve 2004 membership renewal at the Silver Circle level in the National City Chamber of Commerce and the payment of dues in the amount of $500.

C. Adoption of Resolution of Intention to amend contract with CalPERS.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend Sweetwater Authority's contract with CalPERS to provide Section 21354.4 (2.5% @55 Full and Modified Formula) for local miscellaneous members.

D. Further consideration of personnel requests for 2004-05 Budget.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

6. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of April 7, 2004)

A. Upper Sweetwater Reservoir Habitat Management Program, Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Recommendation: Set a 30-day public review period from April 17 through May 17, 2004; set a Public Hearing date on June 9, 2004, at 6:00 p.m.; and instruct staff to submit all notices and documentation required to initiate public review.

B. National City Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp improvements - Request for additional funding.
Recommendation: Approve additional funding in the amount of $30,000 from the Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund to complete the project.

C. 1610 Highland Avenue, National City - Request for approval to quitclaim Kimball Brothers' Easement.
Recommendation: Approve the request to quitclaim the Kimball Brothers' easement and that all costs associated with processing the easement quitclaim be paid by the owner.

D. Discussion of proposed raw water aqueduct shut down by San Diego County Water Authority (Information item).
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION

Resolution 04-06 - Resolution of Intention of the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority.

8. ACWA/JPIA UPCOMING ELECTIONS FOR OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

9. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. First Friday Breakfast hosted by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce - South Bay Power Plant Update by Duke Energy. April 2, 2004.

B. Council of Water Utilities Breakfast - April 20, 2004 - StoneRidge Country Club 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
C. Joint Board Meeting - Helix Water District, Lakeside Water District, Otay Water District, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Riverview Water District, and Sweetwater Authority - Friday, April 23, 2004, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

D. Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Public Meetings. April 12, April 19, and April 26, 2004.

REPORT AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The following agenda items are placed on the agenda to allow the persons designated to provide information to the Board and the Public. There is no action called for in these items. The Board may engage in discussion on any report upon which specific subject matter is identified on the agenda, but may not take any action other than to place the matter on a future agenda.

10. REPORT OF TREASURER - WANDA AVERY

11. MANAGEMENT REPORT
M. Report of Operations Manager Rogers.
N. Report of General Manager Bostad.

12. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS
Directors' comments are comments by Directors concerning Authority business that may be of interest to the Board. Directors' comments are placed on the agenda to enable individual Board members to convey information to the Board and the Public. There is no discussion or action taken on comments made by Board members.

13. CLOSED SESSION
At any time during the regular session, the Governing Board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, personnel matters, real property transactions, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege.

14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to April 28, 2004 at 3:30 p.m.

This agenda was posted at least 72 hours before the meeting, in a location freely accessible to the public. No action may be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as provided by Section 54954.2 of the California Government Code.

NOTE: Agenda item backup information is available for public review in the Boardroom

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES

Members of the general public may address the Board regarding items not appearing on the posted agenda, which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Speakers are asked to state name, address and topic, and to observe a time limit of 3 minutes each. Public comment on a single topic is limited to 15 minutes. Anyone desiring to address the Board regarding an item listed on the agenda is asked to fill out a speaker’s slip and present it to the Board President or the Secretary. Request-to-Speak forms are available at the Speaker’s podium.