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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 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
Introduction of Scholarship winner Susana Orozco.

ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2003

2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Items to be acted upon without discussion, unless a request is made by a member of the Board, the Staff, or the Public to discuss a particular item. All consent calendar items are approved by a single motion.

3. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of April 25, 2003)

A. Consideration of Committee Goals, Objectives, and Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04.
Recommendation: Approve the amended goals and objectives and forward the amended budget to the Finance and Personnel Committee for consideration during the budgetary process.
B. Consideration of contracting for a baseline public opinion survey to measure the impacts of increased customer newsletter circulation.
Recommendation: Authorize staff to work with the San Diego State University Social Science Research Laboratory to develop and administer a public opinion survey at an approximate cost of $10,000 and subject to Governing Board review of the survey instrument.

C. Consideration of developing key messages and an outreach program to address community concerns regarding delays in establishing a recreation program at Sweetwater Reservoir.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

D. Consideration of providing a support letter for efforts by California Rebuild American Coalition and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) to increase long-term planning and investment in state water supply infrastructure systems.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

E. Information Items: press releases, other items prepared for public information distribution, and update on major projects.
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

4. SECURITY COMMITTEE (Meeting of May 2, 2003)

CLOSED SESSION

In accordance with Government Code Section 54957, the Committee met in closed session to conference with Security and Emergency Management Coordinator regarding Threat to Public Services of Facilities. There was no reportable action.

5. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of May 2, 2003)

CLOSED SESSION

In accordance with Government Code Section 54947.6, the Committee met in closed session to conference with General Manager regarding Labor Negotiations. There was no reportable action.

ACTION CALENDAR ITEMS

All action items are placed on the Agenda so that the Board may discuss and take action, if the Board is so inclined.

ACTION ITEMS

6. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of May 12, 2003)

A. Request for remote service at 4052 Paseo de la Vista.

B. Cingular wireless – Request to install cellular facility at O.D. Arnold Tank site.

C. Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Demineralization Facility – Status of Operation.

D. National City Well No. 4 – Status of construction.

E. Metropolitan Water District Reservoir Storage Program – Status of Operations.

7. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration of Resolution 03-08 Proclaiming National Public Works Week May 18-24, 2003.

B. Consideration of Resolution 03-09 Proclaiming May 2003 as Water Awareness Month in the Authority’s Service Area.

8. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Leadership Summit “Shaping The Future for California” sponsored by The Network: Building A Foundation for Women – May 16, 2003 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort and Marina.

B. Council of Water Utilities Breakfast – May 20, 2003, 7:15 – 8:45 a.m. at StoneRidge Country Club

C. Water Education Foundation’s 2003 Water Law & Policy Briefing – July 17-18, 2003 – Hyatt Regency Islandia, San Diego. (Conflict with Finance & Personnel Committee meeting on July 17th)

D. Urban Water Institute’s Spring Conference – June, 4-6, 2003 – The Universal Sheraton Hotel, Universal City. (Conflict with Operations Committee meeting on June 4th)

E. Request for approval of per diem for Director Wright’s attendance at the 1st Friday Breakfast on May 2, 2003.
F. Request for approval of per diem for Director Doud’s attendance at the City of Chula Vista Council meeting on May 6, 2003, to receive a proclamation proclaiming the month of May as Water Awareness Month.

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.

9. REPORT OF TREASURER – WANDA AVERY

10. MANAGEMENT REPORT

A. Report of Operations Manager Rogers.
B. Report of General Manager Bostad.

11. REPORT OF CALFED/BAY-DELTA OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE/NWRA REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR WRIGHT

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, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege.

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6)

· Agency Negotiator: William Floyd, Best Best & Krieger, LLP
· Employee Organization: Sweetwater Authority Employees’ Committee

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9)

· Abelardo Velasquez vs. Filmex, Inc. - Superior Court Case No. GIC 80811

14. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to May 28, 2003 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.