I hereby certify that the following agenda

was posted at least 72 hours prior to the time

of the meeting so noticed below at 24251 Los

Alisos Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.

 

                                                                     

ROBERT R. HILL, Assistant Secretary of the                                                                                                        

El Toro Water District and the Board of

Directors thereof                                            

AGENDA

 

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting

 
JANUARY 27, 2005

8:00 A.M.

 

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –President Martin

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – President Martin

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Members of the public may address the Board at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Board.  Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “DIRECTORS COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS.”  The public will identify themselves when called on, and limit their comments to three minutes.

 

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

a.      Service Awards

 

There are no Service Awards.

 

b.      Continuing Education & Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement

 

There are no acknowledgements.

 

c.   Special District/Employee Association and Community Award acknowledgement

 

There are no acknowledgements.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

(All matters under the Consent Calendar will be approved by one motion unless a Board member or a member of the public requests, separate action or discussion on a specific item)

 

1.         Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)

 

Approve minutes for the December 23, 2004 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting.

 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEES (FIC): (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the January 25, 2004 FIC and Engineering Meeting)

 

a.      Approve minutes for the December 21, 2004 Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.

 

b.      Vehicle Replacement – Authorize (1) the President and General Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Santa Margarita ford in the amount of $41,291.33 for the purchase of two replacement vehicles, and (2) the General Manager to fund the costs from the designated Capital Reserve in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.

 

c.      RV Storage – Authorize the General Manager to enter into a Temporary Conditional RV Storage Entry Permit between the District and interested District employees. 

 

d.      Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated January 25, 2005 and receive and file Financial Statements through December 31, 2004.

 

ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED

 

e.      El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

 

f.        Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings

 

g.      ETWD Plan Administrator Meeting

 

h.      California Asset Management Program Report

 

i.        El Toro Water District Investment Policy Statement 1985-3 (IV)

 

j.         Shift in Property Tax Revenue From Special Districts

 

k.      ETWD Budget Schedule for Fiscal Year 2005/2006

 

l.         Insurance Update Report for Period October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004

 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM TODAY’S CONSENT CALENDAR

 

The Board will discuss items removed from today’s Consent Calendar requiring further discussion.

 

Recommended Action: The Board will be requested to approve the items removed from today’s consent Calendar.

 

2.         Modifying Appointment of ETWD Committee Members

            (Reference Material Included)

 

            President Martin will make new appointments to various Organizations and Committees of the Board.

 

            Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-1-2 modifying the appointment of Directors to the various Organizations and Committees of the Board.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-1-2

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

MODIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS

TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

 

GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS

 

            There are no General Manager Action Items.

 

GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS

 

3.         General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)

 

Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.

 

4.         ACWA Region 10 General Membership Meeting

(Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the discussion and actions taken at the ACWA Region 10 General Membership Meeting held January 13, 2005 at the Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos.

 

5.         Personnel Committee Meeting (Oral)

 

Staff will discuss with the Board whether a meeting of the Personnel Committee is required at this time.  The Committee is made up of the full Board and meetings are held annually as required.

 

6.         Water Conservation and Public Education/Outreach Program Reports

(Reports Included)

 

a.      Staff will comment on Water Conservation Programs.

 

b.      Staff will comment on Public Education/Outreach Programs.

 

7.         South County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWM) (Oral)

 

            Staff will comment on on-going discussions between the County of Orange, South County Cities and retail and wholesale water agencies to consider preparation of a South County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to potentially secure grant funds under the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50, Chapter 8).  The intent of the IRWM Grant Program is to encourage integrated regional strategies for water resources management to protect communities from drought, protect and improve water quality, and improve water security by reducing dependence upon imported water. 

 

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA) REPORTS

 

8.         SOCWA Reports (Reference Material)

 

a.      Report on the January 13, 2005 SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting

 

9.         MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) REPORT (Reference Material Included)

 

a.      Administration & Finance Committee –January 13, 2005

b.   MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – January 19, 2005

 

10.       City Coordination Efforts  

 

a.      Laguna Woods Water Quality Committee Meeting was cancelled.

 

COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

 

11.       Computer Committee Meeting Report (Oral)

 

The Committee and staff will provide a report on their meeting(s).

 

12.       Dates to Remember for January/February 2005

             (Reference Material Included)

 

13.       Carry-Over Pending Matters (Reference Material Included)

 

ATTORNEY REPORT

 

OPEN SESSION

 

Mr. Granito will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to public agencies.

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

A Closed Session is not required at today’s meeting.

 

DIRECTOR COMMENTS/N ON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, February 22, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. at the El Toro Water District, 24251 Los Alisos Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.

 

Request for Disability-Related Modifications or Accommodations

 

If you require any disability-related accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in this public meeting, please telephone the District's Recording Secretary, Carolyn Adams at (949) 837-7050, extension 225 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to said meeting.  If you prefer, your request may be submitted in writing to El Toro Water District, P.O. Box 4000, Laguna Hills, California 92654, Attention: Carolyn Adams.