Central Basin Board Agenda - May 2008

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

6252 Telegraph Road,
Commerce, CA 90040-2512

1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, May 27, 2008
Board Room, 1st 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.) 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 - April 16, 2008 (Special) and April 29, 2008 (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. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

ACTION: That the Board takes the following positions

Oppose

• Proposition 98 - the California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act

Support

• Proposition 99 - The Homeowners and Private Property Protection Act;
• AB 2723 (De La Torre) – Safe Drinking, Water Quality and Supply; and
• AB 2270 (Laird) – Recycled Water.

9. CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION FOR RESIDENTIAL REBATE PROGRAMS

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to extend the current contracts with Oldtimers Foundation for an additional six months:

1. Conservation: High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate Administration Program, Agreement No. C1510; and
2. Conservation: High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Administration Program, Agreement No. C1512.

10. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CENTURY RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to amend the contract with Park Water with a time extension of one     year (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) and an additional amount of $267,000 for a total not-to-exceed the amount of $600,000 for a two-year period.

11. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to amend the contract with Golden State Water Company on a month-to-month basis in accordance with the amendments provided by Golden State until the agreement with Whittier is finalized.

12. GENERAL ELECTION RESOLUTION NO. 05-08-747

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts, and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 5-08-747, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES FOR AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008."

13. RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY GRANT RESOLUTION FOR HOLLYDALE GARDEN

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 05-08-748, "A  RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTICT AUTHORIZING THE STEP 2 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY."

14. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT WATER RATES AND CHARGES

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 05-08-749, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELATING TO WATER RATES AND CHARGES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-07-731."

15. APPOINTMENT OF NEGOTIATORS -  ORAL REPORT

ACTION: That the Board appoints negotiators to negotiate the salary and compensation with unrepresented employees of the District.

16. SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR  THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

ACTION: That the Board selects a security company for the District’s headquarters following the “Scope of Work” identified by staff in the RFP and authorizes the General Manager to enter into a one-year contract with the selected company from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 for the amount specified as the cost of service.

17. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER

ACTION:  That the Board appoints Aileen Umali-Hermoso as the District’s Treasurer, effective May 27, 2008.

18. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SECRETARY

ACTION:  That the Board appoints Margarita Gómez as the Board Secretary, effective May 27, 2008.

INFORMATION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

19. CONTRACT FOR OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT -  HANDOUT

20. CONSERVATION UPDATE

21. RECYCLED WATER CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

22. SOLAR CUP 2008 - ORAL REPORT

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 – 2 ITEMS -  CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT V. WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC383718 (LOS ANGELES) AND CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT V. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BS114382 (LOS ANGELES); 54956.9 (b) POTENTIAL LITIGATION -  2 ITEMS; 54957.6 (a) LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT FOR SALARY AND COMPENSATION (NEGOTIATORS TO BE APPOINTED DURING OPEN SESSION); AND 54956.8 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS -  2 ITEMS -  POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008 1:00