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

 
May 26, 2005

8:00 A.M.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –President Martin

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – President Martin

 

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 acknowledgements.

 

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.

 

d.   New Employee Introductions

 

Maria L. Solis – Customer Service Representative I

Darryl L. Shafer – Collection Maintenance Man I
Approval of Minutes

 

Approval of the April 28, 2005 El Toro Water District Board of Directors Meeting Minutes will be postponed until the Board of Directors convenes their next regularly scheduled meeting.

 

 

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)

 

 

 

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 April 26, 2005 FIC and Engineering Meeting)

 

 

a.      Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated May 24, 2005 and receive and file Financial Statements through April 30, 2005.

 

b.      Authorize the following: 1) scheduling a Public Meeting/Hearing for 8:00 o’clock a.m. on June 23, 2005 for the purpose of adopting the 2005/06 Budget and modifying the District’s Rules and Regulations relative to rates, fees, and charges, (2) the District’s General Manager and General Counsel to publish the required Legal Notices concerning adoption of the 2005/06 Budget and the proposed modifications to the District’s Rules and Regulations, and (3) that said action be placed on the Engineering and Finance/ Insurance Committee’s approval list for Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

 

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

 

c.      El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

 

d.      Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings

e.      El Toro Water District's Quarterly Audit Report for January,

February and March 2005

 


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.

                                                                             

GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS

 

No General Manager’s 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.         Annual Department of Health Services (DHS) Water System Inspection

            (Reference Material Included)

 

            Mr. Hill will report on the DHS Annual Inspection of the District’s Water system. Primary regulatory oversight for a public water system comes from the State Department of Health Services - Office of Drinking Water (DHS).  The DHS is charged with monitoring and requiring local agency compliance with state and federal water quality regulations.

 

4.         Public Relation Program Proposal (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on a Public Outreach/Education program which utilizes professional third party assistance to enhance current customer and community interface activities.   The goal of the program continues to be informing the public on pertinent water issues, programs and activities as they relate locally to ETWD and at a state level.

 

5.         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.

 

6.         SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)

 

a.      SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting –May 12, 2005

b.      Finance Committee Meeting – May 17, 2005.

c.      PC21 and PC24 Project Committee Meeting – May 19, 2005

 

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

 

a.      Administration & Finance Committee – May 11, 2005

b.      MWDOC Board Meeting – May 18, 2005

c.      MWDOC Manager’s Meeting – May 24, 2005

 

8.         LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISION (LAFCO) REPORT (Reference Material Included)

 

            a.   LAFCO Meeting – May 11, 2005.

9.         City Coordination Efforts  

a.   City of Mission Viejo Fog Meeting – May 17, 2005

 

COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

 

10.       Computer Committee Meeting Report (Oral)

 

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

 

11.       ISDOC Planning Meeting – May 10, 2005 (Oral)

 

12.       WACO Planning Meeting – May 17, 2005 (Oral)

 

13.       Dates to Remember for May/June 2005 (Reference Material Included)

           

14.       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

 

At this time, the Board President will call for a Closed Session regarding Personnel Matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - General Manager – Performance Review.

 

OPEN SESSION

 

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (General Counsel)

 

            Mr. Granito will provide an oral report on the Closed Session.

 

REGULAR SESSION

 

Board Action: The Board will discuss and consider taking action on the General Manager’s compensation (merit raise).

 

 

DIRECTOR COMMENTS/ON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, June 23, 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.