ssI hereby certify that the
following agenda
was posted
at least 72 hours prior to the time
of the meeting so noticed
below at 24251 Los
Alisos
Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.
ROBERT R.
HILL, Assistant Secretary of the
El Toro
Water District and the Board of
Directors
thereof
AGENDA
EL TORO WATER
DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting
AND
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
8:00 A.M.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE – Director Dudley
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may address the Board at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Board. Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “DIRECTORS COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS.” The public will identify themselves when called on, and limit their comments to three minutes.
a. Service Awards
The Board will recognize Dave Burton, Maintenance Man III, Pumping Crew, for twenty -years of service with the District.
b.
Continuing Education
& Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement
The Board will
acknowledge the following:
1. Chris Goodchild, Collection Maintenance Man II, for achievement of his Grade IV Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
2. Ty Banagas, Collection Maintenance Man I, for achievement of his Grade II Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
3. Ron Hightower, Operations Foreman, for his achievement of his Grade III Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
c. Introduction
New Employees
At this time Staff will introduce the following new
employees:
1.
Mitchell
"Mitch" O'Sullivan was hired August 16, 2004 as Collection
Maintenance Man I.
2. Laura Christensen was hired
October 1, 2004 as Customer Service Representative I.
d. Special
District/Employee Association and Community Award acknowledgement
There
are no acknowledgements.
(All matters under the Consent Calendar will be approved by one motion unless a Board member or a member of the public requests, separate action or discussion on a specific item)
1. Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)
Approve minutes for the September 23, 2004 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEES (FIC): (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the October 26, 2004 FIC and Engineering Meeting)
a. Approve minutes for the September 21, 2004 Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting and Plan Administrator meeting.
b. MWDOC Water "Supply Rate" Alternatives and Recommendation - Adopt a position relative to a preferred MWDOC Supply Rate methodology and authorized staff to submit same in writing directly to the MWDOC Board of Directors by the end of October 2004.
c. Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated October 26, 2004, and receive and file Financial Statements through September 30, 2004.
ENGINEERING
AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED
AND FILED
d. El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report
e. Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings
f. California Asset Management Program Presentation
g. Insurance Report for the period July 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004
h. Shift in Property Tax Revenue From Special Districts
i. Meeting of the Plan Administrator of the El Toro Water District's Retirement Savings Plan and Trust Agreement.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS
REMOVED FROM TODAY’S CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board will discuss items removed from today’s Consent Calendar requiring further discussion.
Recommended
Action:
The Board will be requested to approve the items removed from today’s consent
Calendar.
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
October 28, 2004
At this time President Martin will call the meeting of the Plan Administrator of the El Toro Water District's Retirement Savings Plan and Trust Agreement to order.
a. Representatives from First American Trust
Company will review and comment on the performance of ETWD's Retirement Plan
and Trust Agreement. (Reference Material Under Separate Cover)
CLOSE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
REGULAR
SESSION
GENERAL
MANAGER ACTION ITEMS
There are no action items.
GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS
2. General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)
Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.
3. Water Conservation and Public
Education/Outreach Program Reports
(Reports Included)
a) Staff will comment on Water Conservation.
b) Staff will comment on Public Education/Outreach
Programs.
4. Article – “Eye Opening Experience –
Inspection Enhances Maintenance at El Toro Water District” (Article
Included)
Staff will comment on the article in the September 2004 “Cleaner” Magazine regarding ETWD’s quality sewer video inspection equipment, maintenance program, and Certified Operator Performance.
5. South Orange County Water “System” Reliability Plan (Report Included)
Staff will give a status report on the South Orange Water System Reliability Plan (Plan). South County Water Agencies in conjunction with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) are coordinating efforts to implement regional water system reliability projects intended to meet South County water demands during planned and/or unplanned interruptions to the import water supply and delivery system.
6. South County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWM) (Reference Material Included)
Staff will comment on preliminary discussions between the County of Orange, South County Cities and retail and wholesale water agencies to consider preparation of a South County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to potentially secure grant funds under the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50, Chapter 8). The intent of the IRWM Grant Program is to encourage integrated regional strategies for water resources management to protect communities from drought, protect and improve water quality, and improve water security by reducing dependence upon imported water.
7. Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board (SARWQCB) Order No. R8-2002-0014 (Order) Compliance Update (Reference
Material Included)
Staff will comment on compliance status with the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Control Program element of the Order. Staff is progressing with the development of a dedicated FOG Regulation and Control Program. Staff intends to present the draft documents to the Board in November 2004. Final program submittal to the SARWQCB is due December 31, 2004.
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA) REPORTS
8. SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)
a. SOCWA Board Meeting – October 7, 2004
b. SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting – October 14, 2004
9. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) REPORT (Reference Material Included)
a. MWDOC Planning and Operations Committee – October 4, 2004
b. MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – October 13, 2004
c. MWDOC Public Affairs/Met Oversight Committee – October 18, 2004
d. MWDOC Board of
Directors Meeting – October 20, 2004
e. MWDOC General
Manager’s Meeting –October 28, 2004 (Oral)
10. City
Coordination Efforts
a.
Laguna Woods Water Quality Committee Meeting
No meeting this
month
b. Lake
Forest Utility Coordination Quarterly Meeting
No meeting this month.
COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
11. Dates to Remember for October/November (Reference
Material Included)
12. Carry-Over Pending Matters (Reference
Material Included)
Mr. Granito
will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to
public agencies.
At this time the Board President will call
for a Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel on pending litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Ronald Calderon Guerrero v. El
Toro Water District, City of Laguna Woods et al. - Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 03 CC07080.
OPEN
SESSION
REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION (General Counsel)
Mr. Granito will provide an oral
report on the Closed Session.
Recommended
Board Action: The
Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Tuesday, November 23, 2004
at 8:00 A.M. at the El Toro Water District, 24251 Los Alisos Boulevard, Lake
Forest, California.
Request for Disability-Related Modifications or Accommodations
If you require any disability-related accommodation,
including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in this public
meeting, please telephone the District's Recording Secretary, Carolyn Adams at
(949) 837-7050, extension 225 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to said
meeting. If you prefer, your request
may be submitted in writing to El Toro Water District, P.O. Box 4000, Laguna
Hills, California 92654, Attention: Carolyn Adams.