VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
29300 Valley Center Road
Valley Center
,
Calif.
92082
Board of Directors’ Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, June 7, 2004
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 inquires 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 May 17, 2004
2. Audit demands
3. Resolution No. 2004-18 setting the District’s 2004-2005 appropriation limit for proceeds from taxes per Article XIIIB of the State Constitution
4. Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statements for the period ended April 30, 2004
5. Board of Director’s request for per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses
ACTION AGENDA
6. Public Hearing on the Proposed Water Availability Charge for Fiscal Year 2004-2005:
A public hearing on the District’s proposed water availability charge for Fiscal Year 2004-05 will be conducted. Upon conclusion of the public comments and discussion, adoption of said charge will be considered.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Open Public Hearing
c. Discussion/Audience comments or questions
d. Close Public Hearing
e. If desired, motion to approve or deny Ordinance No. 2004-09
7. Public Hearing to Consideration Adoption of the Woods Valley Annual Sewer Service Charge:
A public hearing will be conducted to receive input and consider adoption of the Woods Valley Sewer Service Charge for 2004-05 for financing the operation, maintenance and replacement of the Woods Valley Ranch Water Reclamation Facility.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Open Public Hearing
c. Discussion/Audience comments or questions
d. Close Public Hearing
e. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2004-21
8. Resolution Setting the Woods Valley Annual Sewer Standby Fee for 2004-05:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-22 setting the Woods Valley Annual Sewer Standby Fee for 2004-05 and collecting the fee through the property taxes will be presented for the Board’s consideration.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2004-22
9. Presentation by Dr. Bender on a Soil Moisture Monitoring Technology Research Proposal:
Dr. Gary Bender of the U.C. Farm Extension will address the Board concerning a research proposal to evaluate a new soil moisture monitoring technology and financial support of this proposal will be considered.
a. Report by General Manager/Dr. Gary Bender
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny
10. Nomination of LAFCO Commission Member and LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee Member:
The Board will consider submitting a nomination for Local Agency Formation Commission regular member and Special Districts Advisory Committee Member.
a. Report by General Manager
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny
11. Adoption of a Negative Declaration for the Reidy Creek Pipeline Replacement Project:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-20 approving a Negative Declaration for the Reidy Creek Pipeline Replacement project will be considered.
a. Report by District Engineer
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. If desired, motion to approve or deny Resolution No. 2004-20
12. Overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Budget:
An overview of proposed new programs and capital projects to be requested in the 2004-2005 budget will be provided.
a. Report by Director of Finance
b. Discussion
c. Audience comments/questions
d. Information item only, no action required
GENERAL MANAGER’S AGENDA
Information item only, no action required
DISTRICT GENERAL COUNSEL’S AGENDA
Information item only, no action required
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 meeting of May 27th 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(a), Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.
Name of Case: Sweetwater Authority, et al. v. Dynegy, Inc., et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case GIC 760743
$ Government Code '54956.9(a), Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.
Name of Case: Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, et al. v. San
Diego County Water Authority, et al.
San Diego County Superior Court Case No. GIC798230
$ Government Code '54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: APN 188-240-31, 40-44
Agency Negotiator: Gary T. Arant, Valley Center M.W.D.
C. Michael Cowett, Best, Best & Krieger LLP
Negotiating Party: James Lovell Goodwin and Jill Marie Anderson,
co-trustees of the Goodwin Survivors Trust
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
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Board Secretary at (760) 749-1603, Ext. 244 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.