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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 – 6:00 p.m.

• CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Doud

• 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 ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA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 27, 2007

3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

4. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of July 2, 2007)

A. Proposed Best Best & Krieger rate schedule (Information item)
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

B. Consideration of contract extension with Thomas Walters and Associates
Recommendation: Approve the extension of the contract with Thomas Walters and Associates for two years beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 at a cost of $4,750 per month.

C. CLOSED SESSION
In accordance with Government Code Sections 54957.6 and 54957, the Committee met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and the employment evaluation of the General Manager and Operations Manager. There was no reportable action.

5. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of July 3, 2007)

A. Recommendation to award a contract for the trench pavement for 2007-08 Metallic Main Replacement Program
Recommendation: Award a contract in the amount of $282,000 to Koch-Armstrong General Engineering, Inc., 9709 Airport Vista Road, Santee, CA 92071.

B. Recommendation to join the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program
Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager to sign the agreement to join the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program.

C. Request for remote services at 839 East 2nd Street, National City
Recommendation: Approve the request for three remote service connections to the water main in East 2nd Street, National City with the understanding that the property owner will be responsible for all fees and deposits and proof of a recorded private utility easement.

6. REPORT OF SWEETWATER AUTHORITY DIRECTOR TO THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY

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

A. Council of Water Utilities, San Diego County Meeting, StoneRidge Country Club - Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 7:15 a.m. – Program: “It’s Dry Everywhere: Is 2007 a Sign of Southern California’s Water Future” presented by Nancy Sutley, Deputy Mayor, Energy & Environment, Office of Mayor Antonia Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles

B. Water Agencies Association of San Diego County Meeting, Four Points Sheraton San Diego – Thursday, July 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – Program: “Assembly Member Joel Anderson, 77th Assembly District, presenting his experience since joining the Legislature and AB 221 – Divest CalPers and CalSTRS”

C. National City Automobile Heritage Day – Sunday, August 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

D. Chula Vista Lemon Festival – Sunday, August 12, 2007, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

E. Water Education Foundation Northern California Tour – September 12-14, 2007 (Conflict with Board meeting of September 12th)

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.

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

A. First Friday Meeting – July 6, 2007
B. South County Economic Development Council – June 3, 2007

9. MANAGEMENT REPORT

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
• Unrepresented Employees: General Manager and Operations Manager

B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
• Titles: General Manager and Operations Manager

12. ADJOURNMENT

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.