I 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

 
MARCH 24, 2005

8:00 A.M.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –President Martin

 

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.

 

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

a.     Service Awards

 

There are no Service Awards.

 

b.     Continuing Education & Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement

 

There are no acknowledgements.

 

c.  Special District/Employee Association and Community Award acknowledgement

 

There are no acknowledgements.

 

Presentation - South County Integrated Resource Water Management Plan (SCIRWM)

 

Larry McKenney, a representative from the County of Orange and the SCIRWM group, will make a presentation to the board regarding the South County Integrated Resource Water Management Plan.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

(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 February 24, 2005 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting.

 

2.       Attendance at Conferences (No Reference Material)

 

          The Board will consider authorizing Directors Martin, Dudley, Kahn, Werner, and Bob Hill to attend the Association of California Water Agencies Conferences being held May 2-6, 2005, at the San Jose, California.

 

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 March 22, 2005 FIC and Engineering Meeting)

 

a.     Approve minutes for the February 22, 2005 Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.

 

b.     Rockfield Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into an construction contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $123,845 for the construction of the Rockfield Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorize the District’s General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.

 

c.     Ocean Outfall Pump Station Project - Authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into an engineering contract with Dudek & Associates in the amount of $119,900 for the design of the Ocean Outfall Pump Station and authorize the District’s General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy. 

 

d.     El Toro Water District Urban Water Management Plan - Authorize the President and General Manager to enter into an engineering contract with Psomas in the amount of $22,124 for the preparation of the District’s 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.  Staff further recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Operating Budget.

 

e.     Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated March 22, 2005 and receive and file Financial Statements through February 28, 2005.

 

ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED

 

f.      March 7-11, 2005 Diemer Shut Down

 

g.     Rules and Regulations Establishing Mandatory Recycle Water Use Requirements

 

h.     El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

 

i.       Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings

j.       Insurance Report

k.     Status Report - 2005-2006 Budget

 

l.       Update Report Regarding Pension Plan Provider RFP’s

 

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.

                                                                             

3.       Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of Proposed Rules and Regulations Establishing Mandatory Recycle Water Use Requirements

(Reference Material Included)

 

At this time the Board will conduct a Public Hearing to receive and consider public comments regarding the proposed adoption of Rules and Regulations Establishing Mandatory Recycle Water Use Requirements.  The proposed

Rules & Regulations will mandate the use of recycled water when same is available for certain prescribed uses.

 

The purpose of the proposed Rules & Regulations is to further the State Legislature’s declared policy of encouraging the development of recycled water use as a means to supplement existing surface and underground water supplies in order to help meet future water requirements.  Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Orange County Register Thursday, March 10, 2005 and on Thursday, March 17, 2005.

 

4.       Public Comment (Oral)

 

          The public will be invited to present oral and/or written comments at this time.

 

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

 

          The Board President will close the Public Hearing at this time.

 

REGULAR SESSION – Action Item

 

5.       Resolution No. 05-3-1 Adopting Rules and Regulations Establishing Mandatory Recycle Water Use Requirements (Reference Material)

 

 

          The Board will review any comments that the public might have and invite comments from the Board.

 

          Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-3-1, which Resolution adopts mandatory Recycle Water Use Requirements.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-3-1

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT (“DISTRICT”) ADOPTING

RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE DISTRICT’S MANDATORY

RECYCLED WATER USE PROGRAM

 

GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS

 

6.       Proposed Amendments to Policy Statement 1997-15 (IV) “Disposal of Surplus Property” (Reference Material Included)

 

The Board and staff will review proposed revisions to ETWD Policy Statement 1997-15 (IV) “Disposal of Surplus Property” for possible revisions. 

 

Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 05-2-3 approving recommended revisions to ETWD Policy Statement Disposal of Surplus Property.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-3-2

 

ESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Of the EL TORO WATER DISTRICT AMENDING

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT POLICY STATEMENT 1997-15 (IV)

“Disposal of Surplus PERSONAL Property”

 

GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS

 

7.       General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)

 

Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.

 

8.       ETWD Policy Statement 1993-10 (IV) "Directors Compensation” (Reference Material Included)

 

The Board will review the District’s Director Compensation Policy Statement and discuss any recommended changes.

 

9.       Water Conservation and Public Education/Outreach Program Reports

(Reports Included)

 

a.     Staff will comment on Water Conservation Programs.

b.     Staff will comment on Public Education/Outreach Programs.

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA) REPORTS

 

10.     SOCWA Reports (Reference Material)

 

a.     Report on the March 23, 2005 SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting

 

11.     MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) REPORT (Reference Material Included)

 

a.     Administration & Finance Committee – March 9, 2005

b.     MWDOC Board Meeting – March 16, 2005

12.     City Coordination Efforts  

 

a.  City of Lake Forest Utility coordination Committee Meeting –

March 15, 2005

 

COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

 

13.     Computer Committee Meeting Report (Oral)

 

The Committee and staff will provide a report on their meeting(s).

 

14.     Dates to Remember for March/April 2005

           (Reference Material Included)

 

15.     Carry-Over Pending Matters (Reference Material Included)

 

ATTORNEY REPORT

 

OPEN SESSION

 

Mr. Granito will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to public agencies.

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

A Closed Session is not required at today’s meeting.

 

DIRECTOR COMMENTS/ON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, March 24, 2005 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.