Central Basin Board Agenda - November 2007

SPECIAL 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. TUESDAY, November 27, 2007
Board Room, 3rd Floor

AGENDA

1. ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PRESENTATIONS
(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 - October 23, 2007 (Regular); October 30, 2007 (Caucus); and November 5, 2007 (Special)

6. FINANCIAL REPORT

1. Demands
   
2. Cash & Investment Report
   
3. Water Sales Statements
   
4. Recycled Water Summary

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

8. FINAL ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07

1. WEST AND CENTRAL BASIN JOINT FINANCING AUTHORITY
2. CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

9. CAR ALLOWANCE

10. CONTRACTS UNDER GENERAL MANAGER'S AUTHORITY

ACTION CALENDAR

11. PURCHASE AGREEMENT STATUS FOR MAYWOOD MUTUAL WATER COMPANIES NO.S 1, 2 & 3

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to negotiate a resolution with the three Maywood Mutual Water Companies regarding their purchase agreement status.

12. CITY OF CERRITOS PURCHASE AGREEMENT

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to negotiate a resolution with the City of Cerritos regarding the outstanding balance on the current purchase agreement

13. STANDBY CHARGE PROGRAM RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND DRAFT ENGINEER'S REPORT

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts, and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 11-07-735, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATER AVAILABILITY OR STANDBY CHARGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2008."

14. CONSULTANT FOR THE STANDBY CHARGE PROGRAM

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to amend the contract with MuniFinancial to:

1. Extend the term by another three years up to March 31, 2011; and
2. Increase the consideration by $88,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $177,000.

15. RATIFICATION OF DISPOSITION OF DISTRICT EQUIPMENT

ACTION: That the Board ratifies the Committee's decision of authorizing the General Manager to arrange for the sale and/or donation of excess District equipment.

16. GOVERNMENT SERVICES CONTRACTS 2008

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to extend the annual contracts with the following Government Services Representatives:

• Global Stratagem Group, LTD, for $80,000;
• Golden State Advocacy, for $90,000;
• Lang, Hansen, O'Malley (LHOM), for $60,000;
• Corbett-Lind, for $39,600; and
• C2Group, for $300,000.

17. PROPOSITION 50 GRANT RESOLUTIONS

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts and authorizes the President to sign:

1. Resolution No. 11-07-732, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES PROPOSITION 50 WATER USE EFFICIENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSERVATION OUTREACH TARGETING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM TO IMPROVE WATER USE EFFICIENCY IN THE CENTRAL BASIN SERVICE AREA."
2. Resolution No. 11-07-733, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES PROPOSITION 50 WATER USE EFFICIENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE HIGH-EFFICIENCY LIVING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE WATER USE EFFICIENCY IN THE CENTRAL BASIN SERVICE AREA."
3. Resolution No. 11-07-734, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES PROPOSITION 50 WATER USE EFFICIENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN CITY MAKEOVER PROGRAM TO IMPROVE WATER USE EFFICIENCY IN THE CENTRAL BASIN SERVICE AREA."

18. ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (ACWA) BALLOTS FOR CALIFORNIA CAUCUS POSITIONS TO THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (NWRA)

ACTION: That the Board reviews the list of nominees for the National Water Resources Association California Caucus and considers completing the NWRA Ballot voting for five of the candidates. The top three candidates will be full Board members and the fourth and fifth will be alternates.

19. BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE AND ADDRESS CHANGE

ACTION: That the Board considers:

1. Option 1: Change the date and time of the Board meeting to the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the District's headquarters at 6252 E. Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040; or
2. Option 2: Continue with the same date and time, with the only exception to reflect the change of address, as follows: the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the District's headquarters at 6252 E. Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040; and
3. Approves, adopts, and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 11-07-736, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9-06-720 (ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) AS IT RELATES TO THE DATE AND TIME OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS."

INFORMATION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

20. BROKER-DEALER RE-CERTIFICATION

21. CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS

22. RECYCLED WATER CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

23. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECT (WQPP) - ORAL REPORT

24. SOUTHEAST WATER RELIABILITY PROJECT (SWRP) UPDATE - ORAL REPORT

COMMENTS

25. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT ON DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

26. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

27. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

28. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION - 2 ITEMS; AND 54956.8 PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - 1 ITEM; [6252 TELEGRAPH ROAD, COMMERCE, CA 90040] TOM CALDERON AND ART AGUILAR NEGOTIATING PARTY

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 1:00 P.M.