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Regular  Meeting

Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority

Monday, December 19, 2005 – 3:30 p.m.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Director Beauchamp

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.

ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING RETIRING EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICE TO SWEETWATER AUTHORITY

Resolution 05-20 Recognizing Gary Patterson for His Service as Pump Operator II.
Resolution 05-21 Recognizing Hank Gaus for His Service as Director of Finance.
Resolution 05-22 Recognizing Cruz Aschenbrener for Her Service as Buyer III.
Resolution 05-23 Recognizing Joe Orsini for His Service as Field Crew Supervisor II.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 23, 2005.

APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of November 28, 2005)
Discussion and consideration of a request by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) for pledges from its members for the production of Huell Howser’s “California’s Water” series for public television:
Recommendation: Approve a contribution of $1,000 to ACWA for the production of the “California’s Water” series.

Discussion and review of activities pertaining to the ceremony for the historic landmark designation of Sweetwater Dam by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

Discussion of possible joint press release/press conference with the City of National City to recognize the completed construction of a significant new water main on Highland Avenue (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

Discussion and consideration of annual advertising campaigns (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

Report on Sweetwater Authority’s community booth, information materials, and promotional items (Information Item):
Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Meeting of December 5, 2005)
Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in California Special Districts Association:
Recommendation: Approve the 2006 membership renewal in the California Special Districts Association and the payment of dues in the amount of $500.

Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in Association of California Water Agencies:
Recommendation: Approve the 2006 membership renewal in the Association of California Water Agencies and the payment of dues in the amount of $14,790.

Consideration of 2006 membership renewal in Water Education Foundation:
Recommendation: Approve the 2006 membership renewal in the Water Education Foundation and the payment of dues in the amount of $2,084.

Consideration of proposed changes to Sweetwater Authority Rates and Rules and Supplement to Rates and Rules for 2006:
Recommendation: Approve the proposed changes to the Rates and Rules and the Supplement to the Rates and Rules for 2006 by adoption of a resolution that incorporates a 3.63 percent overall rate increase.

Reorganization and reclassification within Administrative Services Section:
Recommendation: Approve the reclassification of the Training Coordinator to Program Supervisor, and the Safety, Security and Risk Administrator to Safety Coordinator; the creation of a new position of Security Specialist; and that funding in the amount of $28,656 for these positions be transferred from the Unallocated Reserve Fund.

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Meeting of December 7, 2005)
Request for support for City of San Diego Water Reuse Study:
Recommendation: Approve support for the City of San Diego’s Water Reuse Study, and that staff submit a letter of support to the City with appropriate modifications.

Request for three remote services on Proctor Valley Road:
Recommendation: Approve a temporary service from Otay Water District to the Franklin property; two remote service connections to the water main in Bonita Meadows Lane for the Thompson and Caltrans properties; and that the property owners be responsible for paying all fees and installation costs and obtaining encroachment permits or easements, as applicable.

NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution No. 05-24 Adopting Water Rates for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006.

Adoption of Resolution No. 05-25 Appointing the Secretary and Treasurer for 2006 and 2007.

Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee for marketing sales and services.

Request for volunteers for Chair’s appointments to represent Board at events of Bonita Business and Professional Association; National City Chamber of Commerce; Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and First Friday Breakfast; and South County Economic Development Council.

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.

APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Request for approval of per diem for Directors Pocklington, Salas, and Doud, who attended the briefing of Senator Denise Ducheny on December 5, 2005.

Water Agencies Association of San Diego County Quarterly Dinner Meeting – Thursday, January 19, 2006, at Stoneridge Country Club – “Water for the People” with Ms. Uzi Daniel and Mr. Larry Gardner as keynote speakers.

CLE International – California Wetlands – January 26-27, 2006, Coronado Island Marriott Resort, San Diego.

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.

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

BUDGET REPORT – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE GAUS
Report as of November 30, 2005 (Revenue only)

MANAGEMENT REPORT
Report of Operations Manager
Report of General Manager

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.

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.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to January 11, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.