PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

VISITOR PARTICIPATION

Members of the audience wishing to address the Board on items of interest to the public are requested to identify themselves. If the matter on which they wish to comment is an Agenda item, the visitor will be called on when that matter comes up for consideration on the Agenda. If the item is on the Consent Calendar, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.

ITEMS RECEIVED TOO LATE TO BE AGENDIZED

Adopt resolution determining need to take immediate action on item(s) and that the need for action came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the Agenda (requires two thirds vote of the Board members present, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, a unanimous vote of those members present.)

PRESENTATIONS

• ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY PRESENTATION

• EMPLOYEE-OF-THE-MONTH AWARD TO OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TRAINING COORDINATOR JOHN CAUGHLIN

CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS NO. 1 – 4)
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved by one motion unless a Board member or staff request separate action on a specific item.

1. APPROVAL OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS

RECOMMENDATION: Ratify/authorize payment of bills

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JANUARY 17 (ITEMS NO. 2-3)

2. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file

3. STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JANUARY 18 (ITEM NO. 4)

4. EASEMENT TO COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR WIDENING OF RIVER ROAD BRIDGE – PRADO BASIN

RECOMMENDATION:

A) Permanent Property Easement documents: (Parcel Nos. 0298-002A, 0298-002B, 0298-002C)

1. Accept receipt of County of Riverside’s Offer to Purchase District property as identified;

2. Authorize execution of Acquisition Agreement with the County of Riverside for the requested parcels of land adjacent to River Road bridge in the amount of $57,050; and

3. Grant Permanent Easement Deed to the County of Riverside for the aforementioned property

B) Temporary Construction Easement documents: (Parcel Nos. 0298-002D, 0298-002E, 0298-002F)

1. Authorize acceptance of County of Riverside’s Offer to Rent the additional parcel of property (.169 acres) as a temporary construction site for a period of three years for $350;

2. Authorize execution of Temporary Construction Agreement with County of Riverside for rental of identified construction site (.169 acres) adjacent to River Road Bridge for a period of three years in the amount of $350; and

3. Grant Temporary Easement Deed to the County of Riverside for temporary access for construction activities on the aforementioned property

C) Associated Documents

1. Accept receipt of County of Riverside’s Statement of Just Compensation offer letter dated December 26, 2007; and

2. Accept receipt of County of Riverside’s advisory letter dated December 26, 2007 for independent appraisals

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS


5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

A. CAPITAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

B. UPDATE ON RECHARGE ENHANCEMENT WORKING GROUP

C. SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

D. COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Jan. 17 Communication & Legislative Liaison Committee (Chair Bilodeau)

• Jan. 18 Property Management Committee (Chair Anthony)

• Jan. 23 Joint Planning Committee (Chair Anthony)

6. VERBAL REPORTS

• PRESIDENT'S REPORT
• GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
Reports on Conferences/Meetings Attended at District Expense (At which a quorum of the Board was present)
• GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT

7. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

• CONFERENCE WITH GENERAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government Code Section 54956.9(a)] One (1) case:
Prado Recreation v. OCWD - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVRS 704264

• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
[Government Code Section 54957.6]
OCWD designated representative: Stephanie Dosier
Employee Organization: Orange County Employee Association

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Accommodations for the Disabled.  Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning Janice Durant, OCWD District Secretary at 714/378-3233, or Maribeth Goldsby, MWDOC Board Secretary, at (714) 963-3058, or writing to Orange County Water District at P.O. Box 8300, Fountain Valley, CA, 92728, or Municipal Water District of Orange County at P.O. Box 20895, Fountain Valley, CA 92728. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so that District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation.

In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Orange County Water District, 10500 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the office of the Board Secretaries. Backup material for the Agenda is available at the District offices for public review and can be viewed online at the District's website: www.ocwd.com

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the District Secretary at (714) 378-3233, by email at jdurant@ocwd.com by fax at (714) 378-3373. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable District staff to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.