July 2, 2001
VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
29300 Valley Center Road
Valley Center, Calif. 92082
~AGENDA~
Board of Directors’ Meeting
July 2, 2001
2:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
At its option, the Board may approve the agenda, delete an item, reorder items, and add
an item to the agenda per the provisions of Government Code §54954.2.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Comments and inquiries from the audience will be received on any matter not on the
agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board. Comments and inquiries pertaining to an
item on the agenda will be received during the deliberation of the agenda item
(Government Code §54954.3).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items will be voted on together by a single motion unless separate
action is requested by a Board member, staff or member of the audience.
1. Minutes of the Board meeting held June 18, 2001
2. Notices of Completion filed for the Betsworth Forebay #1 repainting project and Old
Castle #1 Reservoir repainting project
3. Audit demands
4. Treasurer’s Report for the period ended May 31, 2001
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing on the Proposed Increases in Sewer Rates:
A public hearing on the proposed increase in the monthly sewer service fee for the
Lower Moosa Canyon Water Reclamation Facility and increase in the monthly
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pressure sewer maintenance fee for the Rimrock STEP System will be conducted.
Upon conclusion of public comments and discussion, adoption of proposed charges
will be considered.
a. Open Public Hearing. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Close Public Hearing
e. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2001-09
6. Public Hearing on Proposed Increases in the Meter Connections Fees:
A public hearing on the proposed increases in the District’s meter connection fees
will be held. Upon conclusion of public comments and discussion, approval of
proposed meter connections fees will be considered.
a. Open Public Hearing. Report by Director of Operations
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Close Public Hearing
e. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2001-10
ACTION AGENDA
7. Proposed Amendments to the Administrative Code:
Proposed amendments to the District’s Administrative Code to incorporate
miscellaneous updates and additions and deletions will be considered.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2001-11
8. Lake Turner Recreational Use Concept - Status Report:
A status report on the recreational use of Lake Turner by the consortium of youth
groups will be provided.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny
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9. ACWA Region 10 Board Nominations for 2002 - 2003 Term:
Nominations for ACWA Region 10 Chair, Vice Chair and Board Member positions
will be considered.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Information item only, no action required
10. Resolution to Amend the 2000-2001 Budget to Appropriate Funds for Litigation
Expenses:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2001-32 to appropriate $75,000 for the electric energy
litigation,
Sweetwater Authority, et al. v. Dynegy, Inc., et al.,
in the 2000-2001 Budget will be requested.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2001-32
11. Ratification of Support Position for S. 976 and HR 1985 (CALFED Bay-Delta
Program:
The Board’s ratification of the “support” position of S. 976 (Feinstein) and HR 1985
(Calvert), which seek extension of federal funding of the CALFED Bay-Delta
Program, will be requested.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny
GENERAL MANAGER’S AGENDA
Information item only, no official action required
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DISTRICT GENERAL COUNSEL’S AGENDA
12. Request for Increase in Legal Services Fees from Best, Best & Krieger:
The request from Best, Best & Krieger to increase (approximately 5%) the legal
services fees will be considered.
a. Report by General Manager/General Counsel
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2001-31
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ AGENDA
13. San Diego County Water Authority’s Board Meeting Report:
A report on the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors’ June 28
th
meeting will be provided.
a. Report by President Broomell
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Information item only, no action required
CLOSED SESSION
14. A Closed Session will be held pursuant to:
• Government Code §54956.9(c), Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation.
Name of case: Sweetwater Authority, et al. v. Dynegy, Inc., et al.
Superior Court Case GIC 760743
At any time during the regular session, the Board may adjourn to closed session to
consider litigation, personnel matters, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the
attorney-client privilege. Discussion of litigation is within the attorney-client privilege and
may be held in closed session. Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9.
ADJOURNMENT