Central Basin Special Board Meeting Agenda

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

6252 Telegraph Road,
Commerce, CA 90040-2512

10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, November 10, 2010
1st Floor Board Hearing

AGENDA

1. Roll Call - Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance

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.)

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.

3. MWD Activities Update

• Directors
• Staff
  

CONSENT CALENDAR

4. Action on Minutes - October 23, 2010 (Special); and October 25, 2010 (Regular)

5. Financial Report

A. Demands
B. Cash & Investment Report

6. Water Supply and Resources Update

ACTION CALENDAR

7. Graphic Design and Website Services Contract

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to increase the contract amount for Digital Synergy by an additional $60,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $234,020.

8. Central Basin News Division Pilot Program

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into a three-month agreement with Coghlan Consulting Group for the amount of $34,500, plus 10% contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $37,950.

9. C2Group Contract Extension

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to extend the C2Group for a period of one month and increase the original contract amount by an additional $25,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $325,000.

10. 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. 11-10-783, "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, 2011."

11. Rio Hondo Pump Station Improvements Project Construction Contract

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into a contract with Faris Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, for the Rio Hondo Pump Station Improvements Project in the amount of $1,570,000.

12. Agreement with Evalyn Bullock Living Trust for the Pipeline Easement Across the San Gabriel River – Southeast Water Reliability Project Phase 1C

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to execute an agreement with Evalyn Bullock Living Trust for the pipeline easement in connection with the proposed 12-inch main across the San Gabriel River for the Southeast Water Reliability Project Phase 1C.

13. City of Long Beach and the Water Replenishment District Use of Central Basin Replenishment Connections Agreement

ACTION: That the Board ratifies the General Manager's agreement with the City of Long Beach and the Water Replenishment District to allow Long Beach to utilize Central Basin's two replenishment connections, CENB-28 and CENB-48, for the delivery of Tier I water to WRD for groundwater replenishment purposes.

14. Three Valleys Municipal Water District Use of Central Basin Connections Agreement

ACTION: That the Board ratifies the General Manager's agreement with Three Valleys Municipal Water District that will allow them to utilize Central Basin's two replenishment connections, CENB-28 and CENB-48, for the delivery of Tier I water for groundwater replenishment activities in their service area.

INFORMATION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

15. Legislative Update

16. Water Replenishment District Purchase of Tier 1 Water for Replenishment Agreement

17. Southeast Water Reliability Project (SWRP) Status Report

18. Recycled Water Customer Development Update

COMMENTS

19. General Manager's Report on District Activities

20. Directors' Comments

21. General Counsel's Report

CLOSED SESSION

22. Pursuant to Government Code Sections:

54956.9 (a) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - 2 Items

• Los Angeles Unified School District v. The County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS108180; and
• Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District, etc., v. Charles E. Adams, et al.,Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C786656CBMWD Meeting Agenda
  

54956.9 (b) Potential Litigation - 2 Items

54956.9 (c) Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - 1 Item

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010, 10:00 A.M.