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minutesRegular Meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority held a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Sweetwater Authority Administrative Office, 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Vice Chair Alkire called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. • ROLL CALL Directors Present: Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington*, Thomas, Welsh Directors Absent: Beauchamp Others Present: General Manager Bostad, Operations Manager Rogers,
Legal Counsel Cowett, Treasurer Farrow, and Board Secretary Schoonderwoerd.
Staff members: Jack Adam, Rick Alexander, Bill Olson, George Silva, Jim Smyth,
Don Thomson, and Tom Woodrum • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG • OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT (Government Code Section (54954.3) • CHAIR’S PRESENTATION ACTION CALENDAR ITEMS 1. ITEMS TO BE ADDED, WITHDRAWN, OR REORDERED IN THE AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Doud made a motion, seconded by Director Thomas, that the Governing
Board approve the minutes of the February 27, 2008 meeting. The motion carried. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS Director Welsh made a motion, seconded by Director Morrison, that the Governing Board approve Warrants 113427 through 113609 including all voided checks. The motion carried. *Note: Director Pocklington entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m. A. Public review of the Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Loveland Reservoir Fishing Program Improvements. Director Doud reported that, before construction on this project can begin, the Authority must conduct this public review, provide an environmental assessment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (relating to grant funding provided for these improvements), and receive final Board approvals. The improvements include a new 120-foot-long floating fishing pier, trail improvements, and a small foot bridge. This was an information item and no action was required by the Governing Board. B. Director Doud made a motion, seconded by Director Welsh, that the Governing Board approve payment in the amount of $1,000 to Mr. Nick Dias as compensation to acquire an easement for the emergency interconnection pipeline, and with the condition that the Authority install a new residential service lateral on his property at 4368 Lynwood Drive, Bonita. All terms would be subject to an agreement. The motion carried. C. Director Doud made a motion, seconded by Director Welsh, that the
Governing Board award a sole-source contract in the amount of $19,619 to Pacific
Titan, Inc., 11671 Sterling Avenue, Suite H, Riverside, CA 92503, for the
Seaview Hydropneumatic Tank coating repairs, to be funded from the Expense
Contingency Fund. The motion carried. 5. REPORT OF SWEETWATER AUTHORITY DIRECTOR TO THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
AUTHORITY Vice Chair Alkire reported that he attended today’s Garden Authority Board meeting. The Board approved installing two green CalTrans signs on Jamacha Road directing people to the Garden, at a purchase cost of $4,500. Space on the signs will be shared with the Cuyamaca College Heritage Museum. The Board passed a resolution approving a grant submitted for $25,000 in San Diego County Community Enhancement Funding towards turning the amphitheater into an outdoor classroom, including shade and better seating. Director Alkire noted that the Friends Group is stepping up its pace securing partners. The Garden received $10,000 from CalAm, and Poseidon Resources and Vallecitos Water District are considering partnerships. Padre Dam MWD is withdrawing as a member, but is considering coming back in as a partner at a lower level. Director Alkire brought 20 copies of the coupon insert Sweetwater Authority will be using for its customers to receive a free deck of cards for visiting the Garden. He noted that all of the coupons were gone when he left the meeting. Director Welsh expressed concern regarding the impact on the other member agencies’ fees created by Padre Dam MWD’s withdrawal as a member, and Director Alkire stated that each agency would have to approve any change in fees. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Approved by Board action on February 27, 2008) Upon a motion made by Director Pocklington, seconded by Director Welsh, the
following resolution: Ayes: Directors Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington, Thomas and Welsh Upon a motion made by Director Thomas, seconded by Director Welsh, the
following resolution: was passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Directors Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington, Thomas and Welsh Upon a motion made by Director Pocklington, seconded by Director Thomas, the
following resolution: was passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Directors Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington, Thomas and Welsh Upon a motion made by Director Welsh, seconded by Director Doud, the
following resolution: was passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Directors Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington, Thomas and Welsh was passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Directors Alkire, Doud, Morrison, Pocklington, Thomas and Welsh 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Council of Water Utilities, San Diego County Meeting, StoneRidge Country Club – Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 7:15 a.m. – Program: “New Horizons for the Colorado River,” presented by Bill Hasencamp, Colorado River Program Manager, and Pete Silva, Executive Policy Advisor, Metropolitan Water District. Directors wishing to attend this pre-approved event will contact the secretary. No action was required by the Governing Board. B. ACWA Region 10 Membership Meeting – March 31, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., Irvine Ranch Water District. Directors wishing to attend this pre-approved
event will contact the secretary. No action was required by the Governing Board. 9. REPORTS BY DIRECTORS ON EVENTS ATTENDED Chair Beauchamp was not present to report on the Sweetwater Authority Leader Tour on February 29th. Director Alkire noted that at today’s Garden Authority Board meeting, Richard Smith, Helix Water District Director, gave the tour five stars. Operations Manager Rogers noted that the tour group included the Mayor of Chula Vista, her chief of staff, and the city manager; as well as John Linden and Richard Smith of Helix Water District. It was a very interactive group, and they seemed to enjoy the tour very much. Director Thomas reported on the MWD Colorado River Aqueduct System Tour on February 29th to March 2nd and thanked Director Pocklington, MWD, and CWA for giving them the opportunity to attend this tour. Among others, the tour group included representatives from LAFCO, the Water Conservation Garden, and the Chula Vista Nature Center. She commended Russ Patras of MWD, for facilitating the pace of the program. The entire three days provided interesting connections and invaluable onsite information. Director Doud said he also enjoyed the tour. Director Morrison thanked Director Pocklington as well and noted that he did an excellent job with the tour, it was very well paced with a lot of information, and they had time to digest the visuals. He added that the timing could not have been better given what is going on right now on the Colorado River. Director Alkire noted that Marty Eberhardt of the Garden relayed to him at today’s meeting that she also enjoyed the tour. Director Pocklington stated that what made it a good tour was the mixture of participants they had from throughout the county, and that it gave them an opportunity to mingle and also talk about some of the problems facing local areas. Note: Director Welsh left the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Chair Beauchamp was not present to report on the South County Economic Development Council meeting of March 4th. Director Doud reported on the First Friday meeting of March 7th, which
featured a presentation on the San Diego Junior Theatre of Chula Vista, which is
celebrating its 60th year. The theatre is having difficulty maintaining its
lease at 3rd and Davidson in Chula Vista. They need $150,000 for a three-year
lease by July 1st. He stated than anyone interested in making a donation to the
theatre can find information on their website at
www.juniortheatre.com/donors.
Ms. Farrow reviewed a new monthly report the Board will be receiving, which
is an accounting of receipts, disbursements and fund balances. This report is
considered a cash flow report (similar to a bank statement reconciliation), and
it will be provided in addition to the monthly investment portfolio report,
generally at the first Board meeting of the month. 11. MANAGEMENT REPORT A. Report of Operations Manager Rogers: Mr. Rogers reported that one of the participants in the Leader Tour last Friday was Paul O’Neal, a public relations consultant who works closely with Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources. Poseidon has some mitigation issues to take care of in order to get its desal plant up and running. As the tour progressed down to the clearwell at the Perdue Plant, and Mr. O’Neal saw all of the open space, he inquired whether the Authority had ever considered putting a solar panel in there. So, it is possible that Mr. O’Neal will be contacting the Authority regarding that. B. Report of General Manager Bostad: Mr. Bostad added his appreciation to
Director Pocklington for the opportunity to attend the MWD Colorado River
Aqueduct System Tour. He directed the Board’s attention to two news articles at
their places. One article indicated that the Jamacha Boulevard widening project
by The Pointe is on the slow track. Another Wall Street Journal article reports
that Perth, Australia is looking into a second seawater desalination plant and
how they are addressing environmental and financial concerns. Mr. Bostad also
pointed out a two-page summary of the latest water bond proposal from Senator
Machado, SBX2 6. 12. DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS Director Thomas complimented Sue King, Communications Coordinator, on the new
Sweetwater Authority “Safe, Reliable Water” video that was featured on the
recent MWD tour. She said it was very well done. Director Pocklington commented that he just returned from Houston on personal business. Always having his ear to the ground regarding water issues, he saw a news article yesterday about a desal project in the works in Houston. The desal work will be done on a tanker afloat and the water will be piped into the city. Two private companies donated $25 million for further study. Director Doud noted that he distributed a CSDA survey to each board member, and he requested responses by March 18th. He asked Director Thomas to attend the April 4th First Friday meeting in his place, as he will be out of town. He announced that March 16-22 is World Water Week. Director Alkire announced that the Conservation Garden is hosting a plant sale on Saturday, March 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ten vendors will have plants for sale, as well as the plants being sold by the Garden. 13. CLOSED SESSION At 6:44 p.m., in compliance with Government Code Section 54956.9 (b), the Governing Board recessed to convene in closed session to confer with Legal Counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one item. All persons left the room with the exception of the Governing Board and Legal Counsel. There were no minutes taken, and the session was not tape-recorded. At 6:55 p.m., the General Manager entered the session. At 7:20 p.m., Vice
Chair Alkire declared the meeting to be in open session. He reported that there
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