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
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
7:30 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Dudley
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.
a. Service Awards
No acknowledgements this month.
b. Continuing Education & Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement
No acknowledgements this month.
c. Special District/Employee Association and Community Award Acknowledgement
No acknowledgements this month.
d. New Employee Introduction
Mr. Hill will introduce the following new employee to the Board:
1. Ernesto Castro, Wastewater Operator 1 – August 1, 2007
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
August 23, 2007
At this time President Martin will call the meeting of the Plan Administrator of the El Toro Water District’s Retirement Savings Plan and Trust Agreement to order for the purpose of reviewing the investment performance of the District’s 401(k) Retirement Plan Investment Report as of June 30, 2007.
1. Quarterly Review of Pension Plan Performance (Reference Material Included)
Representatives from Union Bank/Select Benefit will review and comment on the Investment performance of the District’s 401(k) Retirement Plan Investment Report as of June 30, 2007.
CLOSE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
At this time the Plan Administrator meeting will close.
REGULAR SESSION
(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)
2. Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)
Approve minutes for the July 26, 2007 El Toro Water District Board of Director’s meeting.
3. Approval of Conferences and Meetings (Reference Material Included)
a. The Board will consider authorizing President Martin and Michael P. Grandy to attend the CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase Conference being held October 1-4, 2007 in Monterey, California.
b. The Board will consider authorizing President Martin, Director Dudley, Director Kahn, Director Werner, Robert Hill, and Michael P. Grandy to attend the ACWA Fall Conference being held November 27-30, 2007 in Indian Wells, California.
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 August 21, 2007 FIC and Engineering Meeting)
a. Approve (1) minutes for the July 24, 2007, Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting, and (2) the minutes for the August 14, 2007 Computer Committee meeting.
b. Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated August 21, 2007, and receive and file Financial Statements for the period ending July 31, 2007.
c. Approve (1) a purchase order with Crump & Company, Inc. in the amount of $42,270 for the R-6 36” Outlet Check Valve and Drain Valve, and (2) Authorize the General Manager to award a purchase order to S.S. Mechanical Corporation in the amount of $39,000 for the installation of the replacement valves.
d. Approve (1) the Proposed Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Development Plan and Schedule, and (2) Authorize the General Manager to submit same to the State Water Resources Control Board.
e. Authorize (1) the scheduling of a Public Hearing for October 25, 2007 for the purpose of adopting modifications to the District’s rates, fees, and charges, and (2) the District’s secretary and General Counsel to publish the required Legal Notices concerning the proposed modifications to the District’s Rules and Regulations.
ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
f. El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report
g. Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings
h. El Toro Water District 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Investment
Administration
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.
DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE REPORTING
4. Director Reports for Meetings Attended (Oral Report)
GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS
5. Compensation of Directors (Oral Report)
The Board will perform their annual review regarding whether or not to schedule a Public Hearing for the purpose of modifying the compensation of each member of the Board. General Counsel will comment on the legal procedures required to modify the compensation of each member of the Board.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will decide whether or not they wish to modify the compensation of Board members and if so, will (1) authorize General Counsel to prepare an appropriate Ordinance setting forth the desired increase, (2) schedule a Public Hearing for September 27, 2007 to receive and consider public comments regarding proposed adoption of said Ordinance, and (3) authorize General Counsel to publish the required legal notices concerning the proposed adoption of said Ordinance.
6. Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Adopt Amendment No. 3 to the El Toro Water District’s Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance (Oral Report)
Staff and General Counsel will review and comment on Amendment No. 3 to the District’s Emergency Conservation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1991-1). Amendment No. 3 responds to State Department of Water Resources comments regarding the District’s 2005 Urban Water Management Plan and adds increased mandatory conservation measures to mitigate water supply shortages. The proposed amendment will require the Board of Directors to conduct a Public Hearing to consider public input prior to adoption.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider (1) authorizing the District’s General Manager to schedule a Public Hearing for September 27, 2007 to receive and consider public comments with regards to Amendment No. 3 to the El Toro Water District’s Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance No. 1991-1, and (2) authorize the General Counsel to publish the required legal notices concerning the adoption of said Amendment.
7. Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to the El Toro Water District’s 2005 Urban Water Management Plan (Oral Report)
Staff and General Counsel will review and comment on Amendment No. 1 to the El Toro Water District’s 2005 Urban Water Management Plan. Amendment No. 1 was prepared in response to specific review comments received from the State Department of Water Resources. The proposed amendment will require the Board of Directors to conduct a Public Hearing to consider public input prior to adoption.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider (1) authorizing the District’s General Manager to schedule a Public Hearing for September 27, 2007 to receive and consider public comments with regards to Amendment No. 1 to the El Toro Water District’s 2005 Urban Water Management Plan, and (2) authorize the General Counsel to publish the required legal notices concerning the adoption of said Amendment.
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. State-Wide Comprehensive Water Package (Reference Material Included)
Staff will review and comment on the ACWA campaign to build support for a 2008 State-Wide Comprehensive Water Package. Water has been very much in the news lately as we deal with dry conditions and a deepening crisis in the Delta and within the Colorado River Basin. In response to these events, Governor Schwarzenegger has become increasingly vocal about the need for a comprehensive water package, which includes Delta restoration and conveyance, additional surface and groundwater storage, and expanded water use efficiency.
10. Public Education and Outreach/Water Conservation Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Water Conservation monthly status report.
b. Staff will comment on ETWD’s Public Outreach Program.
11. SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)
a. SOCWA Board Meeting – August 2, 2007
b. SOCWA Finance Committee Meeting – August 21, 2007
12. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) Report
(Reference Material Included)
a. MWDOC Managers Meeting – July 26, 2007
b. MWDOC Board/Met Directors Workshop Meeting – August 1, 2007
c. MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – August 8, 2007
d. MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – August 15, 2007
13. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) REPORT
a. Report on MWDOC/South County Facilitated Meetings – Aug 1, Aug 8, Aug 22 (Oral Report)
b. El Toro Water District MSR/SOI (Reference Material Included)
14. City COORDINATION EFFORTS
No meetings were held this month.
Mr. Granito will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to public agencies.
15. Computer Committee Report (Reference Material Included)
Report on the August 14, 2007 Computer Committee meeting.
16. Dates to Remember for August/September
(Reference Material Included)
17. Carry-Over Pending Matters
There are no carry over items.
Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 7:30 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, Polly Welsch 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: Polly Welsch.