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Regular  Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 – 3:30 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 Section 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 ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA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 June 14, 2006.

3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

4. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of June 21, 2006)

A. CLOSED SESSION
In accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6, the Committee met in closed session to conference with the General Manager regarding labor negotiations. There was no reportable action.

B. Consideration of proposed Best Best & Krieger rate schedule.
Recommendation: Approve the proposed hourly rate increases for legal services from Best Best & Krieger LLP to become effective July 1, 2006, as follows: $203 for Partner; $182 for Senior Associate; $150 for Junior Associate; and $114 for Paralegal. These rates will be subject to a CPI adjustment each July 1st, based on the All Urban Consumers’ Index.

C. Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in Urban Water Institute.
Recommendation: Approve the 2006 membership renewal in the Urban Water Institute and the payment of dues in the amount of $1,500.

D. Continued review of fiscal year 2006-07 budget.
Recommendation: The Governing Board will continue the budget review at the Board Budget Workshop on Friday, June 23rd, at 1:30 p.m.

5. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of June 21, 2006)

A. Proposed Memorandum of Agreement with The Pointe and Gosnell Builders.
Recommendation: Authorize staff to continue negotiations with The Pointe and Gosnell Builders to determine if entering into a Memorandum of Agreement should be proposed at a future date.

B. Award of contract for Claire Vista “A” Tank improvements.
Recommendation: Award a contract in the amount of $121,000 to Spiess Construction Co., Inc., 1110 E. Clark Avenue, Suite 210, Santa Maria, CA 93457 to complete the Claire Vista “A” Tank improvements.

C. Request for remote service to 1124 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista.
Recommendation: Approve the request for the remote service at 1124 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista, with the understanding that the owner will be responsible for all fees and deposits.

6. NEW BUSINESS

Adoption of Resolution 06-05 Adopting a Services Priority Policy for Lower Income Developments in Accordance with SB 1087.

7. REPORT OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Report by representatives for the purpose of briefing the Board on items of interest and importance that appear on the next San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors Agenda and to receive direction from the Sweetwater Authority Board in representing its interests at the San Diego County Water Authority.

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

A. Sweetwater Authority Leader Tour – Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility - Friday, July 14, 2006, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

B. Water Agencies Association of San Diego County Quarterly Dinner – Program: Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager, MWD, “Solutions for Future Water Supply Needs” - Thursday, July 20, 2006, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

C. Water Education Foundation Water Policy & Law Briefing - Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, CA – July 20-21, 2006.

D. San Diego County Water Authority Legislative Roundtable with Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia – Discussion on water-related issues and legislation affecting the state and the San Diego region – Friday, July 21, 2006, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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. REPORTS BY DIRECTORS ON EVENTS ATTENDED
Reports and discussion relating to events attended by the Directors.

A. AWWA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX – June 12-15, 2006.
B. WESTCAS Annual Conference, San Diego, CA – June 14-16, 2006.
C. Sweetwater Authority Environmental Leader Tour – June 16, 2006.
D. Council of Water Utilities, San Diego County – June 20, 2006.
E. Robert A. Perdue EIR Open House – June 20, 2006.
F. National City Chamber of Commerce – June 21, 2006.
G. Bonita Business and Professional Association – June 27, 2006.

10. BUDGET REPORT – INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FARROW
Report as of May 31, 2006.

11. MANAGEMENT REPORT
A. Report of Operations Manager
B. Report of General Manager

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. Authority: Government Code Section 54954.5.

14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to July 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.