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

 
June 23, 2005

8:00 A.M.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –President Martin

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Kahn

 

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

 

Dave Westphal will be acknowledged for 35 years of service.

 

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.


1.         BUDGET APPROVAL FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005/06 (Reference Material Provided Under Separate Cover)

 

            Staff will comment on ETWD’s proposed Budget for fiscal year 2005/06 and adoption of same, which is set forth in Resolution No. 05-6-1.

 

            Recommended Action:  The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-6-1, which Resolution adopts the District’s 2005/06 Budget.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-6-1

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING ITS BUDGET

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 AND FINDING THE BUDGET

IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

AND THAT THE PROPOSED AD VALOREM

ASSESSMENTS OF THE DISTRICT ARE NOT

IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 93(a) AND

96.31 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE

 

 

2.         ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER AND SEWER RATES AND CHARGES

            (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the proposed amendments to Schedule No. 1-W, 1-S and 2-S of the District’s Rules and Regulations as they relate to adjustments to water and sewer service rates and charges.  The proposed adjustment to rates and charges have been incorporated into the District’s Draft 2005/06 Budget.

 

Following today’s Public Rate Meeting, the Board will be requested to consider taking action to adopt Resolution No. 05-6-2 adopting amendments to Schedule No. 1-W, 1-S and 2-S of the District’s Rules and Regulations as they relate to adjustments to water and sewer service rates and charges.

 

3.         PUBLIC RATE HEARING/MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DISTRICT’S RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

            (Reference Material Included)

 

At this time the Board will conduct a Public Rate Hearing/Meeting for the purpose of receiving and considering public comments regarding the proposed increases and adjustments to the District’s water and sewer service rates and charges.

 

THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC RATE HEARING/MEETING AT THIS TIME

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

            The Public will be invited to comment on the proposed increases and adjustments to the District’s rates, fees and charges.

 

CLOSE PUBLIC RATE HEARING/MEETING

 

THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC RATE HEARING/MEETING AT THIS TIME

 

REGULAR SESSION – Action Item

 

4.         RESOLUTION NO. 05-6-2 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT’S RULES AND REGULATIONS (Reference Material Included)

 

            The Board will review Resolution 05-6-2 and consider taking action on same.

 

            Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-6-2, which Resolution (1) provides for increases to the District’s rates, fees and charges, (2) unbundles certain components of the District’s water and sewer rates, fees and charges/billings and (3) makes findings and determinations that the action taken in this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-6-2

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

ELTORO WATER DISTRICT APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE

DISTRICT’S RULES AND REGULATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT (1) PROVIDES FOR INCREASES TO THE DISTRICT’S RATES, FEES AND CHARGES, AND (2) UNBUNDLES CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF THE DISTRICT’S WATER AND SEWER RATES, FEES AND CHARGES/BILLINGS

 (PUBLIC RATE HEARING/MEETING – JUNE 23, 2005)

 

 

 

5.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Minutes Included)

 

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 28, 2005 and May 26, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.

 

 

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)

 

 

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 June 21, 2005 FIC and Engineering Meeting)

 

 

a.      Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated June 21, 2005 and receive and file Financial Statements through May 31, 2005.

 

 

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

 

b.      El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

 

c.      Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings

d.      Employee Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

e.      California Special District Association (CSDA) Membership

 

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.

                                                                             

GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS

 

6.         South Orange County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Approval – Resolution No. 05-6-3 (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on Resolution No. 05-6-3 which adopts the South Orange County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (PLAN).  Public Agencies within South Orange County inclusive of the County of Orange, Cities and Special Districts have collaborated to develop and consolidate diverse ongoing planning and implementation efforts to enhance local water reliability, water quality and watersheds.  The PLAN positions South Orange County to competitively pursue grant funding under Proposition 50, the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach protection Act of 2002.

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-6-3, which Resolution adopts the South Orange County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-6-3

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING THE “SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN”

 

 

7.         Annual Agreements Exceeding $20,000 - For Fiscal-Year 2005/06

           

Staff will discuss issuing Purchase Orders for goods and services that exceed $20,000.  The purpose for entering into annual agreements with these vendors is to achieve the best prices for the goods and services.  While the cost of individual goods or services may be modest, the cumulative effect of an annual contract exceeds the authority of staff to enter into such an agreement.  The cost for these goods and services are based upon amounts included in the District’s Budget for fiscal year 2005/06 adopted by the Board at the June 23, 2005 public meeting.

 

Recommended Action:  Recommend that the Board consider authorizing the District’s General Manager and Treasurer to execute Purchase Orders with the following vendors:  (1) County of Orange Land Fill Fees not to exceed $40,000 (2) Spectrum Landscape not to exceed $72,000, and (3) ADT Alarm Service not to exceed $22,000.

 

GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS

 

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

 

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

 

9.         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.

 

10.       SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)

 

a.      SOCWA Engineering Committee Meeting – June 9, 2005

b.      Finance Committee Meeting – June 21, 2005

 

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

 

a.      Administration & Finance Committee – June 8, 2005

b.      MWDOC Board Meeting – June 15, 2005

c.      MWDOC Manager’s Meeting – June 23, 2005

 

12.       LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISION (LAFCO) REPORT (Reference Material Included)

 

            a.   LAFCO Meeting – June 8, 2005.

13.       City Coordination Efforts  

a.      City of Mission Viejo Utility Coordination Committee Meeting – May 23, 2005

 

b.      City of Laguna Woods Water Quality Committee Meeting – June 13, 2005

 

COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

 

14.       ISDOC Planning Meeting – June 7, 2005 (Oral)

 

15.       WACO Planning Meeting – June 21, 2005 (Oral)

 

16.       Dates to Remember for June/July 2005 (Reference Material Included)

           

17.       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

 

At this time, the Board President will call for a Closed Session (1) to consult with Legal Counsel and the General Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (1) – Potential Litigation/one matter and (2) to conduct the performance review of the General Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) (1).

 

OPEN SESSION

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (General Counsel)

 

            Mr. Granito will provide an oral report on the Closed Session.

 

REGULAR SESSION

 

Board Action: The Board will discuss and consider taking action on the General Manager’s compensation (merit raise).

 

 

DIRECTOR COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, July 28, 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.