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Regular Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 3:30 p.m.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Reynolds

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

CHAIR'S PRESENTATION

ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Regular Meeting of September 24, 2003.

B. Regular Meeting of October 8, 2003.

C. Joint Meeting of the Boards of Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Helix Water District, Otay Water District, Sweetwater Authority, Lakeside District, and Riverview Water District.

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. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of September 17, 2003)

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Steele Canyon Golf Course - Proposed groundwater pumping.
Recommendation: Direct staff to develop a written response to the County of San Diego, in accordance with staff's recommendations, including comments regarding the metering of the groundwater wells and the implementation of best management practices to protect water quality and maximize water conservation. The Committee also recommends that staff and legal counsel retain a consultant specialized in groundwater hydrology as needed for technical review.

B. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Dam Safety - Proposed fee increase (Information Item)
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

C. Easement quitclaims from 3553 Evergreen Road, Bonita.
Recommendation: Approve the easement quitclaims.

D. Discussion of signage at the National City Wells Public Faucet.
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with developing a sign for the public faucet.

E. Discussion of backhoe purchase (Information Item).
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

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.

4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION

Resolution 03-19 In Appreciation for the Efforts by the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors and General Manager Maureen Stapleton Towards the Approval of the Colorado River Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA)

5. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of October 21, 2003)

A. Review of leak adjustment report for the period July 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.

B. Heavy equipment purchase - Award of Contract.

C. 2003-2004 Vehicle Purchase - Award of Contract.

D. Review of Sweetwater Authority Policy on Adjustments to Customers' Water Bills.

6. 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.

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

A. ACWA Workshop "Taking your Strategy to the Next Level" - December 2, 2003 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.

B. 2003 ACWA Fall Conference - December 3-5, 2003 - San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.

REPORTS 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. REPORT OF TREASURER - WANDA AVERY

9. BUDGET REPORT - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE GAUS
Report as of September 30, 2003

10. MANAGEMENT REPORT

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

11. REPORT OF CALFED/BAY-DELTA OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND 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.

Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6)
· Agency Negotiator - Legal Counsel
· Unrepresented Employees: General Manager / Operations Manager

14. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to November 10, 2003 at 6:00 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.