Central Basin Board Agenda - June 2007

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

17140 South Avalon Boulevard, Suite 300
Carson, California 90746-1296

10:00 A.M. FRIDAY, June 22, 2007
Board Room, 3rd Floor

AGENDA

1. ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PRESENTATIONS – 1) WATER IS LIFE POSTER CONTEST WINNER; AND 2) WATER SCHOLAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
(Members of the public are invited to present comments to the Board on matters within the District's jurisdiction but not on the agenda. The public may present comments on agenda items when the matter is called.)

3. ITEMS TOO LATE TO BE AGENDIZED (Determine the need to discuss and/or take action on item(s) introduced that came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the agenda.)
NOTE: At the discretion of the Board, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated and may be subject to action by the Board.

4. MWD ACTIVITIES UPDATE

CONSENT CALENDAR

5. ACTION ON MINUTES - May 22, 2007 (Regular)

6. FINANCIAL REPORT

A. Demands

B. Cash & Investment Report

C. Water Sales Statements

D. Recycled Water Summary

7. YEAR-TO-DATE WATER SALES - BUDGET TO ACTUALS

ACTION CALENDAR

8. 2008-2012 IMPORTED WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROCEDURES
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into individual 5-year imported water purchase agreements with Central Basin retail water agencies for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012.

9. USES OF TIER 2 REVENUES
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the use of Tier 2 revenues to cover for the current year projects, as listed above.

10. LONG BEACH TRUST
ACTION: That the Board confirms the actions taken by the General Managers of Long Beach Water Department, Compton Water Municipal Services and Central Basin regarding Long Beach Trust as discussed above.

11. WEST AND CENTRAL BASIN JOINT FINANCING AUTHORITY ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into a contract with Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (under West and Central Basin Municipal Water Districts) for auditing services for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 with two options to renew for another year covering the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 and July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 for a not-to-exceed amount of $41,630. Central Basin's share is 50% or $20,815. This contract could be terminated within 30 days notice.

12. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
ACTION: That the Board takes a "Support" position on SB 220.

13. LOCAL GOVERNMENT/BOARD-GENERAL MANAGER ADVISORY CONTRACT REVISION - THE CALDERON GROUP
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to extend the annual contract with The Calderon Group and enter into an agreement for an amount not-to-exceed $124, 560 (with a 10% contingency), plus reasonable, preapproved expenses for fiscal year 2007-08.

14. WATER SQUAD INVESTIGATIONS PACIFIC COACHWAYS CHARTER SERVICES, INC.
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Pacific Coachways Charter Services, Incorporated for charter bus services for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.

15. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR THE HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to amend the existing Professional Services Agreement for the HET Distribution Program and extend the term with the Oldtimers Foundation for an additional six months at an additional amount of $116,605.

INFORMATION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

16. ELECTRONIC CENTRAL BASIN BOARD AGENDA PACKETS

17. CONSERVATION UPDATE

18. POTENTIAL PIPELINE RELOCATION AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY

19. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PLAN (WQPP) UPDATE

20. MAYWOOD MUTUAL WATER COMPANY NO. 2 CONSOLIDATION PROPOSAL

21. RECYCLED WATER CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

22. SOUTHEAST WATER RELIABILITY PROJECT (SWRP) UPDATE

COMMENTS

23. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT ON DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

24. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

25. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

26. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - 1 ITEM - WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT V. CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, WEST AND CENTRAL BASIN FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC354819 (LOS ANGELES); AND 54956.8 PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS – 2 ITEMS; [17140 S. AVALON BLVD., CARSON, CA 90746 AND 6252 TELEGRAPH ROAD, COMMERCE, CA 90040] TOM CALDERON AND ART AGUILAR NEGOTIATING PARTY

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: JULY 24, 2007