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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND
PUBLIC HEARING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Kahn
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 acknowledge the following employees for years of service with the District:
1. William I. Brown, Inspector, for 5 years of service with the District.
2. Michael E. Miazga, Systems Administrator, for 5 years of service with the District.
3. Michael W. King, Customer Service Manager, for 20 years of service with the District.
b. Continuing Education & Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement
No acknowledgement this month.
c. Special District/Employee Association/Community Award Acknowledgement and Employee Special Recognition
No acknowledgement this month.
1. INCREASE TO WATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES (Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and comment on the proposed amendments to Schedule
No. 1-W of the District’s Rules and Regulations as it relates to a proposed increase to water service rates and charges. The proposed increase to water service rates and charges has been incorporated into the District’s 2008/09 Budget.
Following today’s Public Hearing, the Board will be requested to consider taking action to adopt Resolution No. 08-6-2 adopting amendments to Schedule
No. 1-W of the District’s Rules and Regulations as it relates to an increase to water service rates and charges.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE DISTRICT’S RATES, FEES AND CHARGES (Reference Material Included)
At this time the Board will conduct a Public Hearing to receive and consider public comments regarding the proposed increase to the District’s water service rates and charges.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public will be invited to comment on the proposed increase to the District’s rates, fees and charges.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
The Board President will close the Public Hearing at this time.
REGULAR SESSION
3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-6-2 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT’S RULES AND REGULATIONS (Reference Material Included)
The Board will review Resolution No. 08-6-2 and consider taking action on same.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 08-6-2, which Resolution 1) provides for an increase to the District’s rates, fees and charges, and 2) makes findings and determinations that the action taken in this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-6-2
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
DISTRICT’S RULES AND REGULATIONS,
WHICH AMENDMENT 1) PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE TO
THE DISTRICT’S RATES, FEES AND CHARGES, AND
2) MAKES FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
THAT THE ACTION TAKEN IN THIS
RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
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)
4. Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)
Approval of minutes for the May 22, 2008 regular scheduled Board Meeting, and for the May 22, 2008 Plan Administrator Meeting of the El Toro Water District Board of Directors.
5. Attendance at Conferences and Meetings
The Board will consider authorizing Directors Martin, Goldman, Werner, Kahn, Dudley, Robert Hill/General Manager, and Michael Grandy/Chief Financial Officer, to attend the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) conference being held September 22-25, 2008 in Irvine, CA.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, FINANCE/INSURANCE (FIC): (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the June 24, 2008 Engineering/FIC Meeting)
a. Consider approving the minutes for the May 20, 2008, Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.
b. Consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the Phase I and II Memorandum of Understanding for the Baker Regional Treatment Potable Water Treatment Facility.
c. Consider approving, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated June 24, 2008, and receive and file Financial Statements through May 31, 2008.
d. Consider approving Resolution No. 08-6-1 adopting the District’s budget for the 2008/09 fiscal year.
e. Consider approving the proposed 2008/09 SOCWA Budget as submitted and authorize staff to provide written notification of such action to SOCWA.
f. Consider approving the proposed 2008/09 South Coast Water District Joint Regional Water Supply System (JRWSS) Fiscal Year Budget as submitted, and authorize staff to provide written notification of such action to South Coast Water District.
g. Consider authorizing the District's General Manager and CFO to execute Purchase Orders with the following vendors: (1) Spectrum Landscape not to exceed $72,500 and (2) Lou Rose Services (janitorial) not to exceed $35,100.
ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
h. El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report
i. Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings
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.
ATTORNEY REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
At this time, the Board President will call for a Closed Session to:
1) confer with Legal Counsel regarding a Personnel Matter pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 – General Manager – Performance
Review, and
2) confer with the District's real property negotiator, Robert Hill pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the City of Laguna Woods offer to acquire real property from the El Toro Water District to accommodate the City's Moulton Parkway Smart Street Project,
Property: APN 616-021-04 - Parcels 186, 186.1, 186.2 & 186.3, and
APN 616-012-02 - Parcels 161 & 161.1
Purchaser: City of Laguna Woods
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.
DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE REPORTING
6. Director Reports for Meetings Attended (Oral Report)
Staff will review and comment on the Aliso Creek Lift Station Improvement. The proposed project will install a sewage grinder on the inlet pipes to the Aliso Creek pumps. The project will mitigate the growing ragging problem at Aliso Creek that is currently impacting the reliability, efficiency and productivity of the pumping operation.
Recommended Board Action at the June 26, 2008 Meeting: Staff recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the District’s General Manager to enter into a Purchase Order contract with JWC Environmental in the amount of $43,800.89 for purchase of the Macho Monster In-Line sewage grinder. Staff also recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.
8. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between ETWD and MWDSC – Joint Radio Communications Sharing Arrangement (Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and comment on Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's (MWDSC) two-way radio upgrade project and the potential for a mutually beneficial partnership between ETWD and MWDSC. Part of the MWDSC upgrade requires that MWDSC establish partnerships with other public agencies who currently hold radio frequency licenses that are compatible with MWDSC's system and coverage area. ETWD is potentially one such partner.
Recommended Board Action: Staff recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to initiate negotiations regarding a potential partnership with MWDSC via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEM
9. General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)
Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.
10. Orange County Grand Jury Report – “Water Budgets, Not Water Rationing”: (Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and comment on the May 22, 2008 OC Grand Jury Report entitled “Water Budgets, Not Water Rationing”. The report draws findings and makes recommendations with regards to actions that wholesale and retail water agencies should consider to further promote water conservation within their respective service areas. Penal Code 933.05 (a) and (b) require designated agencies to respond to the report findings and recommendations within 90 days of the report release date.
11. Public Education and Outreach/Water Conservation Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Water Conservation monthly status report.
b. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Public Outreach Program.
12. SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)
a. SOCWA Board Meeting June 5, 2008
b. SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting – June 12, 2008
c. SOCWA Finance Committee Meeting – June 17, 2008
13. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. MWDOC Member Agency Manager’s Meeting– May 22, 2008
b. MWDOC/MWD Board Joint Meeting – June 4, 2008
c. MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – June 11, 2008
d. MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – June 18, 2008
14. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) REPORT
(Reference Material Included)
a. Report on the June 23, 2008 LAFCO Meeting
15. City Coordination Efforts (Reference Material Included)
a. City of Lake Forest Utility Coordination Meeting – June 4, 2008
COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
16. Computer Committee Report
No meetings were held this month.
17. Dates to Remember for June/July 2008 (Reference Material Included)
18. Carry-Over Pending Matters
Staff will review and comment on the carry-over items.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 7:30 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, Polly Welsch 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: Polly Welsch.