Central Basin Board Agenda - May 2007

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

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

1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, May 22, 2007
Board Room, 3rd Floor

AGENDA

1. ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PRESENTATIONS - MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION
(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 - April 12, 2007 (Special); April 24, 2007 (Regular); May 1, 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. DIRECTOR EXPENSES OVER 90 DAYS OLD

ACTION CALENDAR

9. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CENTURY RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Park Water Company to operate the Century Recycled Water Distribution System for a no-to-exceed amount of $366,300 ($333,000 estimated amount, plus 10% for contingencies) for fiscal year 2007-08.

10. HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDY FOR THE WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PLAN (WQPP) (NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF DISTRIBUTION/TO FOLLOW UNDER SEPARATE COVER)

11. WATER WANDERINGS: A JOURNEY THROUGH CALIFORNIA'S WATER - LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS (S.E.A. LAB)

ACTION: The Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for environmental education services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $30,000.

12. THINK EARTH IT'S MAGIC - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER

ACTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement with California State University, San Bernardino College of Education's Environmental Education Resource Center for environmental education services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000.

13. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

ACTION: That the Board takes a "Support" position on AB 1481.

14. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 WATER RATES AND CHARGE AND RESOLUTION NO. 05-07-731, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELATING THE WATER RATES AND CHARGES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 06-06-719".

ACTION: That the Board approves, adopts and authorizes the President to sign Resolution No. 05-07-731, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELATING THE WATER RATES AND CHARGES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 06-06-719," included as Exhibit "A", which reflects the rates and charges for FY 2007-08 on the attached Exhibit "B".

15. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET

ACTION: That the Board adopts the proposed fiscal year 2007-08 budget.

16. DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT STATUS
(NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF DISTRIBUTION/TO FOLLOW UNDER SEPARATE COVER)

17. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER

ACTION: That the Board appoints Aileen Umali-Hermoso as the District's Treasurer, effective May 22, 2007.

18. BOARD SECRETARY APPOINTMENT

ACTION: That the Board appoints Margarita Gómez as the Board Secretary, effective May 22, 2007.

INFORMATION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

19. WATER SUPPLY DATE

20. RECYCLED WATER CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

21. SOUTHEAST WATER RELIABILITY PROJECT (SWRP) UPDATE

COMMENTS

22. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT ON DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

23. GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

24. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

25. 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; AND 54957 PERSONNEL - 1 ITEM

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: JUNE 22, 2007